Twin Lakes California Map

About Twin Lakes, California

Twin Lakes is a locality in Santa Cruz County, California, United States. Twin Lakes is located at 36.9674°N, 121.9980°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95062.

Twin Lakes sits where the land begins its dramatic descent toward the Pacific, a place of quiet coves and forested slopes. It lies 1.9 miles east-south-east of Santa Cruz, CA (from Santa Cruz, CA: bearing 104°T), and is situated 1.5 miles south-west of Live Oak. The air here carries the saline tang of the ocean, a constant whisper against the backdrop of towering redwoods that climb the coastal mountains. Small, weathered houses, painted in shades of sun-bleached pastels and seafoam green, cling to the hillsides, their decks offering glimpses of the vast, shimmering expanse of the sea. The rhythm of life in Twin Lakes is dictated by the tides and the slow, deliberate growth of the ancient trees, a palpable sense of peaceful habitation that settles deep into the bones. This stretch of coastline, long traversed by indigenous peoples, saw its modern beginnings with the logging industry, the colossal redwoods felled and floated down to mills. Later, the allure of the sea drew artists and writers, seeking refuge and inspiration in its rugged beauty, a legacy that still imbues Twin Lakes with a creative spirit. The local economy, once deeply entwined with timber and fishing, now leans towards tourism and the sale of artisanal crafts, with small galleries and independent shops dotting the main thoroughfares. The Twin Lakes State Beach, a broad sweep of sand punctuated by rocky outcrops, remains a focal point, a place where families gather and surfers chase the incoming swells, a vibrant echo of the area's enduring connection to the water.

About This Twin Lakes Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Twin Lakes, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.96745, -121.998017. 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 Twin Lakes and Santa Cruz County.

Detailed location data for Twin Lakes includes the ZIP code (93517), telephone area code (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 Twin Lakes is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.