Located in the Live Oak area of Santa Cruz County, Blacks Beach – which is also known as Lincoln Beach, Black’s Beach, or 14th Avenue Beach – is a beach area that is often confused as a part of the adjoining Twin Lakes Beach. However, both the beach areas are essentially separate as the narrow sandy pass connecting them often gets submerged in water during high tide. The beach is named for the nearby Black Point rock formation, which is located just off the shoreline and is basically a black rock island. The beach is situated adjacent to the Bonita Lagoon and has soft light brown sand. Although the beach has lifeguards, it only has a few other amenities including a few restrooms, sitting areas, and fire pits. The beach allows pets on a leash. To access the beach, simply drive to 198 14th Avenue. We recommend either parking in the parking spots along the 9th Avenue near Twin Lakes State Beach or using a paid permit to avail of weekend Street parking facilities (from April to the first Monday of September).
