Twin Lakes State Beach Schwan Lake — Attraction in Live Oak

Very nice, beautiful, easy walk if you just want a little bit of nature. However, there were about 10 dogs that were off leash and would run up to me and my dog. Just because people may think their dog is friendly doesn't mean the dog should have the freedom to run around. It's bad doggy manners and can be dangerous for multiple reasons. There were 2 signs at the start of the trail about keeping your dog on leash so it's obviously been an issue in the past. People who have a reactive...

This is actually mislabeled. It should be called TWIN LAKES STATE PARK which is different from the beach. Nice and peaceful. 2 loops. You can do the short loop or the long loop. The long loop shows a peak of the ocean at the vista point. Sometimes this park has coyotes. Also, there can be some homeless people sleeping here after dark. During the day it's very safe and nice.

Lots of lovely oak trees. Be careful of the poison oak which can be...

Nice beach with the ocean on one side and twin lakes on the other side near Santa Cruz, California. The place offers some great views especially during sunset time with the lighthouse in the foreground. One can park by the beach side. Could not locate any other public convenience like rest rooms nearby though. If you are visiting the Santa Cruz boardwalk, would recommend a visit to this place especially...