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Live Oak

California, United States · North America

About Live Oak

Live Oak sits on the route: 10 minutes from Santa Cruz, 46km from 17-Mile Drive.

Live Oak is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 17,158, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Live Oak sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Live Oak to your route.

About Live Oak

Live Oak is a census-designated place (CDP) in Santa Cruz County, California between the cities of Santa Cruz and Capitola and north of the former Union Pacific railroad. Live Oak sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 m). The population was 17,038 at the 2020 census. The population of the greater Live Oak area,

Read more including Twin Lakes and Pleasure Point, was 27,921.

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Where is Live Oak located?

Live Oak is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 36.9836 latitude, -121.9805 longitude.

What is the population of Live Oak?

Live Oak has a population of approximately 17,158 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
17,158
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
36.9836, -121.9805

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Worth the detour from Live Oak

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Monterey Bay Aquarium

World-class aquarium on Cannery Row showcasing the marine habitats of Monterey Bay with living kelp forests.

41 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Pebble Beach (Concours d'Elegance Venue)

The hallowed 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links hosts the world's most prestigious classic car competition each August.

46 km · about 55 min drive

coastal drive

17-Mile Drive

Legendary private toll road winding through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove, passing the Lone Cypress, crashing surf at Bird Rock, and fairways of Pebble Beach Golf Links.

46 km · about 55 min drive

racetrack

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

Famous for the Corkscrew - a dramatic downhill left-right chicane

49 km · about 55 min drive

cafe

Alice's Restaurant

A legendary biker and car enthusiast hangout on Skyline Boulevard in the Santa Cruz Mountains, a must-stop on one of California's best riding roads.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Live Oak

  • 46 km17-Mile DriveLegendary private toll road winding through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove, passing the Lone Cypress, crashing surf at Bird Rock, and fairways of Pebble Beach Golf Links.
  • 68 kmBixby Bridge Viewpoint (Big Sur)The iconic concrete arch bridge spanning a deep canyon on the PCH, one of the most photographed bridges on the California coast.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Live Oak.

Soquel

🇺🇸 United States

2 km awayPop. 9,644

Twin Lakes

🇺🇸 United States

2 km awayPop. 4,917

Capitola

🇺🇸 United States

3 km awayPop. 10,189

Santa Cruz

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 64,220

Pasatiempo

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 1,041

Seacliff

🇺🇸 United States

6 km awayPop. 3,267

Aptos

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 6,220

Rio Del Mar

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 9,216

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