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Santa Cruz County

Capitola Beach Walkway – Esplanade Park and Viewing Point loop from Twin Lakes State Beach

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Santa Cruz County

Capitola Beach Walkway – Esplanade Park and Viewing Point loop from Twin Lakes State Beach

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Capitola Beach Walkway – Esplanade Park and Viewing Point loop from Twin Lakes State Beach

00:58

9.32km

60m

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: April 8, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.06 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

2.36 km

Pleasure Point Beach

Highlight • Beach

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

2.49 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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4

3.95 km

Hooper Beach cliffs with a view of Capitola Pier 🏖️

Highlight • Beach

At the mouth of the Soquel River

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5

4.52 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. …

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6

4.67 km

Capitola Beach Walkway

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful beach with many small bars and cafes that invite you to linger. Plenty of seating and varied routes for jogging.

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7

4.67 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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8

5.01 km

Soquel Creek 🌅 Capitola Beach

Highlight • Beach

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9.32 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.70 km

2.67 km

2.58 km

361 m

Surfaces

5.26 km

3.25 km

443 m

361 m

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