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Pleasure Point Beach – Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk loop from New Brighton State Beach

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Pleasure Point Beach – Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk loop from New Brighton State Beach

Hard

3.4

(18)

runners

Pleasure Point Beach – Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk loop from New Brighton State Beach

03:24

32.7km

200m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 3, 2026

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After 2.25 km for 77 m

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After 30.4 km for 77 m

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Parking

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6.67 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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7.01 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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8.13 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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8.80 km

Beach

10.8 km

Twin Lakes State Beach

Nature Reserve

12.6 km

San Lorenzo River Trestle Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The Trestle Bridge provides access to many of Santa Cruz's most popular attractions. Including, but not limited to Santa Cruz beach, the boardwalk, and downtown Santa Cruz.

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14.4 km

View of Monterey Bay at Sunset

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sitting here in the evening and watching the sunset is magnificent. The view stretches across the entire Monterey Bay.

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14.5 km

Santa Cruz Wharf

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Famous for its sea lions, the Santa Cruz Wharf was opened in 1914, and until it was damaged during a 2024 storm it was the longest pier on the west coast of the US.

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15.7 km