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Santa Cruz County

Capitola Beach – Esplanade Park and Viewing Point loop from Capitola

Hiking trails & Routes

Santa Cruz County

Capitola Beach – Esplanade Park and Viewing Point loop from Capitola

Easy

17

hikers

Capitola Beach – Esplanade Park and Viewing Point loop from Capitola

01:14

4.75km

20m

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: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.87 km

Capitola Beach

Highlight • Beach

A picturesque seaside town, features colorful Venetian cottages, shops, and restaurants overlooking Soquel Creek and the Pacific. The pastel cottages, part hotel and part private homes, create a charming scene. Capitola Beach offers ideal surfing for beginners, with rentals, lessons, and surfwear available at the Capitola Beach Company.

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1.88 km

Capitola Beach and Venetian Cottages

Highlight • Beach

A picturesque seaside town, features colorful Venetian cottages, shops, and restaurants overlooking Soquel Creek and the Pacific. The pastel cottages, part hotel and part private homes, create a charming scene. Capitola Beach offers ideal surfing for beginners, with rentals, lessons, and surfwear available at the Capitola Beach Company.

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2.02 km

Esplanade Park and Viewing Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice little park under the cliffs with great views of Capitola and across the bay to Monterey

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4

2.46 km

Cool Painting

Highlight • Structure

Both at almost all underpasses, so there is also a cool picture at this one. These are worth checking out.

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4.75 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.43 km

1.53 km

726 m

Surfaces

2.86 km

1.26 km

551 m

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Monday 31 August

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