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Byran Kine *
Supervising Lifeguard (Sgt.), California State Parks (Santa Cruz District)
665 14th Ave., Santa Crus, CA 95062 USA
831-212-7753 (Work Cell) phone 1
831-427-4868 (Info. line) phone 2
831-475-8350 fax
[email protected]
http://parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=547


Permits Department, State Parks and Beaches
California Film Commission
7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA
323.860.2960 phone 1
800.858.4749 phone 2
[email protected]
http://film.ca.gov/state-permits/parks-beaches/


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WEBSITE:
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Keywords: Beachfront; Coastal; Lifeguard Towers

General Notes: Location - Directions The small craft harbor in downtown Santa Cruz is approximately in the middle of Twin Lakes State Beach, which extends for a distance parallel to East Cliff Drive and Portola Drive. updated 7.22.2010 mm / 10.23.2015 lb / 3.3.16 gb / 7.29.2016 lb / 2.21.2023 bd / Added photos 2/23/24 J.Jackson

Jurisdictions: CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC, SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FILM COMMISSION - FLICS

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: N

State Property: Y

Closed/Vacant: N

Verified: 7/28/2025

Location Details

Twin Lakes State Beach (SB) / includes Blacks Beach

United States / Santa Cruz, California
Location ID: #7804

The beach has a mile of sandy shoreline, popular for swimming and picnicking. The park’s adjacent Schwan's lake is a good location for bird watching.

Location Category:

  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - *;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - State Parks;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - *;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Beaches / Coastline;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Lighthouses
 
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