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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk – Schwan Lake loop from Capitola

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk – Schwan Lake loop from Capitola

Hard

4.6

(5706)

7,342

runners

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk – Schwan Lake loop from Capitola

01:41

16.0km

100m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 5.08 km for 501 m

Open: • May-October, Friday: 3:00 PM-8:00 PM • Saturday-Sunday: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.73 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.

Tip by

2.40 km

Beach

7.72 km

Twin Lakes State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Wide sandy beach between the San Lorenzo river and the West Breakwater Jetty lighthouse

Tip by

9.08 km

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Great place to hang out and enjoy the beach

Tip by

11.6 km

Twin Lakes State Beach

Nature Reserve

12.0 km

Schwan Lake

Highlight • Lake

Schwan Lake is part of Twin Lakes State Park and was originally known as Schwan Lagoon when it connected to the ocean. Harbor construction restricted the flow of water from the ocean, transforming it into a freshwater lake.

Tip by

16.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.47 km

3.32 km

1.73 km

1.40 km

541 m

493 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.42 km

3.54 km

2.49 km

1.34 km

138 m

Elevation

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk – Schwan Lake loop from Capitola

Moran Lake Beach and Park

Twin Lakes State Beach

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Schwan Lake

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