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Moran Lake Beach and Park – Pleasure Point Beach loop from Twin Lakes State Beach

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Moran Lake Beach and Park – Pleasure Point Beach loop from Twin Lakes State Beach

Moderate

3.2

(20)

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Moran Lake Beach and Park – Pleasure Point Beach loop from Twin Lakes State Beach

00:43

6.95km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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1.95 km

Moran Lake Beach and Park

Highlight • Beach

Moran Lake Beach is part of the 9.2-acre Moran Lake Park. The beach stretches about a mile long and is a popular surf spot. The park offers restrooms, picnic tables, and outdoor showers.

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2.58 km

Soquel Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Officially this double-headed point is called Soquel Point. The views across the water are just fantastic, and it's a great spot to watch surfers in action too.

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3.43 km

Pleasure Point Beach

Highlight • Beach

Pleasure Point Beach is a popular surf spot and is part of Pleasure Point Park. The park also features restrooms, picnic tables, and offers great views.

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3.71 km

Pleasure Point Beach

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Pleasure Point Beach, off of 38th Avenue in Santa Cruz, is a beautiful beach that great for swimming, sunbathing, and surfing. There is a short hike down from the bluff …

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3.84 km

Viewpoint of The Hook

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you want something fun to look at on your run, you could do a lot worse than jogging past this cliffside vantage point over The Hook, a popular year-round wave that tends to draw a lot of surfers.

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6.95 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.93 km

2.86 km

1.14 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.92 km

652 m

334 m

Elevation

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Moran Lake Beach and Park – Pleasure Point Beach loop from Twin Lakes State Beach

Moran Lake Beach and Park

Soquel Point

Pleasure Point Beach

Pleasure Point Beach

Viewpoint of The Hook

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