Carbonera Creek joins Branciforte Creek near the 500 block of Market Street in Santa Cruz. Branciforte Creek discharges to the San Lorenzo River, which empties into the Pacific Ocean at Monterey Bay at Santa Cruz.
Carbonera Creek meets Branciforte Creek in Santa Cruz near Market Street. Branciforte Creek flows into the San Lorenzo River, and the San Lorenzo River eventually drains into the Pacific Ocean at Monterey Bay.