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Twin Lakes Beach
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About
Twin Lakes Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 86th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 185.1 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Twin Lakes settlement, just 0.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a spacious coastline with turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Twin Lakes Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
8 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Santa Cruz Beach, which has a rating of 8.3.
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Beach overall scores
Twin Lakes Beach is located in California within Twin Lakes, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"This beach, situated just a mile south of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, is a real hidden treasure. It boasts a team of three lifeguards, two of whom are on a Sea-Doo for rescues, and has plenty of excellent waves perfect for boogie boarding. Additionally, there are restrooms available and the beach is located in a peaceful area, making it an ideal spot for families."
Ethan Davis
"This beach is a wonderful spot to watch a stunning sunset. It's usually quite calm during the weekdays, except for the peak summer season, but it's never too crowded. There are some benches available for you to sit and enjoy the view, or you can walk down to the sand and water for an even closer look at the beach's natural beauty. Additionally, the sunrise is equally breatht..."
Lila Rivers - Your Neighborhood Real Estate Specialist
User reviews
"This beach, situated just a mile south of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, is a real hidden treasure. It boasts a team of three lifeguards, two of whom are on a Sea-Doo for rescues, and has plenty of excellent waves perfect for boogie boarding. Additionally, there are restrooms available and the beach is located in a peaceful area, making it an ideal spot for families."
Ethan Davis
"This beach is a wonderful spot to watch a stunning sunset. It's usually quite calm during the weekdays, except for the peak summer season, but it's never too crowded. There are some benches available for you to sit and enjoy the view, or you can walk down to the sand and water for an even closer look at the beach's natural beauty. Additionally, the sunrise is equally breatht..."
Lila Rivers - Your Neighborhood Real Estate Specialist
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Cafe El Palomar• 4 min walk
- Java Junction• 5 min walk
- Crow's Nest Restaura...• 5 min walk
- Windmill Cafe• 7 min walk
Attractions
- Twin Lakes County Pa...• 9 min walk
- Santa Cruz Museum of...• 15 min walk
- Santa Cruz Wharf• 24 min walk
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Transport
- WVI• 18.8km
- Portola Dr & 18th Av...• 13 min walk
- Roaring Camp, Big Tr...• 10.4km
Localities
- Twin Lakes• 650m
- Sacramento• 185.1km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Twin Lakes Beach?
The coastline of Twin Lakes Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Twin Lakes Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Twin Lakes Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Activities available on the ground:
- Beach volleyball
Is the Twin Lakes Beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Twin Lakes Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay.
Is the Twin Lakes Beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Twin Lakes Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Twin Lakes Beach?
The bar is located right on the Twin Lakes Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Cafe El Palomar is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Twin Lakes Beach?
There are 120 places to stay in the Twin Lakes Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Twin Lakes Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Twin Lakes Beach from parking?
The Twin Lakes Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Twin Lakes Beach?
There are 4 attractions near Twin Lakes Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Twin Lakes County Park located in 0.7 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Twin Lakes Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Twin Lakes Beach is September. Its average value reaches 26°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 16°C. The coldest month is December with air temperature 14°C and water 13°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Twin Lakes Beach (California) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Twin Lakes Beach (California) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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