Walton Lighthouse
About
Walton Lighthouse is a public ocean beach in California, about half a mile from the community of Twin Lakes. It offers accessible access, and there is no fee to visit. Late summer into early fall is the driest and warmest stretch. Typical averages from the nearby Santa Cruz weather station show highs around 77°F in September with only about one wet day, while winter months bring highs in the low 60s and roughly 10 to 11 wet days. Several trails sit within a few miles. Marsh Vista Trail is about 1.3 miles away, and Old Vineyard Trail (East) and Enchanted Trail are both within about 2.4 miles. Climbers can head to the UC Santa Cruz climbing area, roughly 4 miles off.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Parking
None at the access
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Walton Lighthouse
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Year-round. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–77°F and lows of 41–55°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Santa Cruz, CA weather station, 1.9 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan63° high41° low
- Feb64° high43° low
- Mar67° high44° low
- Apr69° high46° low
- May71° high49° low
- Jun74° high52° low
- Jul74° high54° low
- Aug76° high55° low
- Sep77° high53° low
- Oct74° high50° low
- Nov67° high44° low
- Dec61° high41° low
Nearby
- Marsh Vista TrailHiking1.3 mi
- Old Vineyard Trail (East)Hiking2.2 mi
- Enchanted TrailHiking2.4 mi
- Forbidden Forest, TheRock climbing4 mi
- UC Santa CruzRock climbing4.1 mi
- Order of the Moose WallRock climbing4.7 mi
- Soquel CreekCanoeing7.9 mi
- Zayante CreekCanoeing9.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
