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Live Oak California Map

Explore Live Oak, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Live Oak, California

How to Use This Live Oak, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Live Oak, California. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of California or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Live Oak.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Live Oak
State	California (CA)
County	Santa Cruz County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	36.986024
Longitude	-121.980413
Population	17,038
Density	2028.5 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	95683, 95953, 95065
Area Code	530, 408, 669
County Seat	Santa Cruz
School District	Santa Cruz City High School District (9-12)

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About Live Oak, California

Live Oak is a locality in Santa Cruz County, California, United States. It has a population of 17,038. The population density is 2028.5 people per km². Live Oak is located at 36.9860°N, 121.9804°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP codes: 95683, 95953, 95065.

Live Oak exists as a coastal enclave where the salt-heavy air meets the quiet terra firma of the California shoreline. It lies 1.4 miles west-southwest of Soquel, CA (from Soquel, CA: bearing 257°T), and is situated 2.9 miles east-northeast of Santa Cruz. The Pacific Ocean remains a constant, rhythmic presence only two miles away, breathing its cool mist over the neighborhood streets. Nearby, the waters of Woods Lagoon offer a tranquil counterpoint to the restless surf, while the seasonal flow of Soquel Creek meanders through the landscape toward the sea. The distant peaks of the Coast Ranges emerge on the horizon like a pale, serrated blade against the afternoon sky. To the west, the geological indent of Arana Gulch carves a path through the earth, grounding the view in deep, textured shadows.

Live Oak traces its origins to the labor of those who recognized the fertility of this coastal strip, shifting from early agrarian use to the diverse residential life observed today. The local economy persists as a blend of small-scale commerce and service-oriented industry, sustained by the steady pulse of people moving between the beach and the interior. Residents often find work in the specialized trades that support the regional infrastructure, ensuring that the daily rhythm remains both pragmatic and resilient. The proximity to the coast influences how commerce organizes itself, favoring businesses that cater to the traveler and the local alike. Even as the modern world accelerates, the foundational reliance on the land and the nearby harbor keeps the spirit of the early settlers present in the quiet efficiency of local work.

Chanticleer County Park serves as a vital anchor for the public life of Live Oak, providing a green refuge where the community gathers under the shade of mature trees. The cultural character of Live Oak is defined by a casual, unassuming atmosphere where the salt air seems to soften the edges of daily tension. Visitors seeking the raw beauty of the region often venture toward Maple Falls or test their endurance on the Powder Mill Trail, each offering a distinct encounter with the local wilderness. From the vantage point of the shore, the dark silhouette of Seal Rock stands against the tides as a singular landmark in the vast expanse of the water. While the pace of life remains measured, the influence of the coast provides a constant, refreshing clarity that defines the identity of all who reside here.

Nearby Outdoor Places

DeLaveaga Park & Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 320° NW
Anna Jean Cummings Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 049° NE
Hestwood Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 206° SW
Great Blue Heron Walkway (Public Artwork) — 0.9 mi, 220° SW
Santa Cruz Shakespeare (Theatre) — 1.0 mi, 304° NW
Soquel Creek Open Space (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 101° E
Arana Overlook (Viewpoint) — 1.2 mi, 233° SW
Twin Lakes State Beach (State Park) — 1.2 mi, 203° SW
CineLux 41st Avenue Cinemas (Cinema) — 1.2 mi, 143° SE
Whitewater Cove Riparian Corridor (Nature Reserve) — 1.3 mi, 208° SW
Ropes Course (Attraction) — 1.3 mi, 356° N
El Dorado Riparian Corridor (Nature Reserve) — 1.4 mi, 208° SW
Harvey West Historic Structure (Historic Ruins) — 1.6 mi, 313° NW
Mon Ami Art Studios (Gallery) — 1.7 mi, 150° SE
Capitola Historical Museum (Museum) — 1.7 mi, 119° SE
Rio Theatre (Theatre) — 1.7 mi, 256° W
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 1.8 mi, 194° S
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 1.9 mi, 144° SE · 8,946 acres
Branciforte (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 260° W
Night Fighter (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 167° S
New Brighton State Beach (State Park) — 2.2 mi, 109° E
Scandinavian Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 2.3 mi, 271° W
Santa Cruz Bicentennial Monument (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 257° W
Museum of Art & History (Museum) — 2.6 mi, 252° W
Clock Tower (Attraction) — 2.6 mi, 257° W
Del Mar Theater (Cinema) — 2.7 mi, 249° W
Pogonip Open Space Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.9 mi, 278° W
California State Lands Commission (State Resource Management Area) — 4.5 mi, 268° W
Natural Bridges State Marine Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 5.0 mi, 240° SW
Ellicott Slough National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.5 mi, 105° E · 356 acres

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