Laguna Creek
4.7★ · 68 Google ratings, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 500 yd away
Walk
290 ft · 1 min
Water
61°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Length
725 yd of shoreline
Sand
300 yd from the water to the back
Map of Laguna Creek
Guide
Good to know
Plan for wildlife viewing
Tide pools at low tide reveal anemones and sea creatures, and the area hosts diverse wildlife like rabbits and doves.
Visit for solitude and views
This beach rarely attracts crowds compared to nearby Santa Cruz beaches, making it ideal for quiet reflection or fishing.
Expect clothing-optional areas
The northern section near the lagoon and bluff is used for nude sunbathing, so families with young children.
Wear sturdy shoes for access
The trail involves hiking through dense vegetation and crossing dunes, and carrying heavy items like coolers makes it noticeably harder.
Check tide and ocean conditions
Strong rip currents and steep drop-offs exist here, and the water is notably cold and dangerous for inexperienced swimmers.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
64°F · fog
Water
61°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
4.5 ft · 11 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the W
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 06:32 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:16 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:18 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:38 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 California 95060
🅿 Parking 500 yd from the listing, Laguna Road Parking Lot
🌊 Water 290 ft away, about 1 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Laguna Creek?
The nearest mapped parking area is 500 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Laguna Creek?
290 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Laguna Creek have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
