Twin Lakes State Beach
4.6★ · 958 Google ratings, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Street parking · 120 ft away · about 12 spaces · paid · fills up
Walk
320 ft · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 270 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
62°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
2 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
0.5 miles of shoreline
Sand
300 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Mixed · 9% of 46 over the limit · 2025
Map of Twin Lakes State Beach
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1Parking220 ft from the listing2Restrooms and showers240 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 15 visitors · 2016–2026
Come for sunset views and bonfires
The lighthouse backdrop creates scenic sunset photos, and fire pits are available for evening gatherings.
Arrive early or go on weekdays
Parking fills by noon on weekends, but weekday afternoons remain uncrowded with available spaces.
Park on side streets if main lot full
Free street parking exists on the southern border and side streets, though some have time restrictions.
Plan for cold water and chilly air
The ocean temperature is significantly cold, even for visitors accustomed to warmer beaches.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
62°F · overcast
Water
62°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.5 ft · 11 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the SW
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, 5:31 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 California 95062
🅿 Parking 120 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 320 ft away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 270 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Twin Lakes State Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 120 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Twin Lakes State Beach?
320 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 Twin Lakes State Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 270 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
