Live Oak California Map

About Live Oak, California

Live Oak is a locality in Santa Cruz County, California, United States. It has a population of 16,911. The population density is 2008.2 people per km². Live Oak is located at 36.9836°N, 121.9805°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95065.

Live Oak unfolds along a stretch of coast where the Santa Cruz Mountains gently surrender to the Pacific. It lies 2.9 miles east-north-east of Santa Cruz, CA (from Santa Cruz, CA: bearing 77°T), and is situated 5.0 miles south-south-east of Scotts Valley. The air here carries a perpetual whisper of salt and redwood, a cool, damp breath that mists the dense foliage and softens the edges of the afternoon light. Rolling hills, cloaked in a vibrant mosaic of oak woodlands and chaparral, slope towards the shimmering expanse of Monterey Bay. Pockets of coastal scrub cling stubbornly to the slopes, their silvery leaves catching the breeze, while the deeper canyons hold a quiet, shaded stillness, punctuated by the occasional raucous cry of a jay. The landscape feels both robust and yielding, a place where the powerful forces of nature have shaped a terrain of subtle contours and enduring green. The history of Live Oak is deeply entwined with the land, its early days marked by agricultural endeavors that took advantage of the fertile soil and temperate climate. For generations, artichokes and strawberries, nurtured by the abundant sunshine and coastal fog, formed the backbone of the local economy, their vibrant colors a familiar sight at roadside stands. While agriculture still holds a place, the character of Live Oak has evolved, drawing in artists and craftspeople drawn to its unhurried pace and natural beauty. The proximity to larger centers has also meant a steady influx of residents seeking a life closer to the sea, lending a dynamic, yet still grounded, feel to the community. This blend of agrarian roots and a more contemporary creative spirit gives Live Oak a distinctive, almost bohemian, charm, a place where the rhythms of the tide and the seasons still largely dictate the flow of daily life.

About This Live Oak Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Live Oak, California with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Live Oak and Santa Cruz County.

Detailed location data for Live Oak includes the ZIP code (95683), telephone area code (530, 408, 669), county seat of Santa Cruz County (Santa Cruz), and school district assignment (Santa Cruz City High School District (9-12)). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Live Oak is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.