Downtown Santa Cruz Mural – Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk loop from Santa Cruz

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Downtown Santa Cruz Mural – Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk loop from Santa Cruz

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Downtown Santa Cruz Mural – Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk loop from Santa Cruz

01:15

4.86km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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557 m

Dutra Overlook Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great overlook at the south end of Santa Cruz beach overlooking the waterfront and the municipal pier. A trail and sidewalk continues parallel to West Cliff Drive to the south west.

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1.31 km

Santa Cruz Wharf and Sea Lion Viewing

Highlight • Structure

Santa Cruz Wharf was built in 1914 and is the sixth to be built on this site. It is operated but the City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation and …

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1.68 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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1.75 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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2.48 km

Downtown Santa Cruz Mural

Highlight • Monument

This beach-side mural directs you to Santa Cruz's downtown area.

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2.78 km

There are 18 beach volleyball courts on the main beach in Santa Cruz. They are first come, first served, but also available for rent. These courts are frequented by both amateur and professional players.

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3.17 km

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Highlight • Beach

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is California's oldest surviving amusement park. This 24-acre park was founded in 1907 and offers old-fashioned carnival games and food booths.

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4.86 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.60 km

942 m

213 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.54 km

668 m

470 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Tuesday 6 October

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Comments

September 24, 2024,Santa Cruz 🇺🇲

The surfing mecca of Santa Cruz seems to me to be a big fairground for those who like it.
In any case, you can eat good freshly caught fish there and watch the sea lions that have taken over the lower floor of the Santa Cruz Wharf.

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