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

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

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

01:12

4.72km

10m

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: March 17, 2026

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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

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991 m

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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1.64 km

Downtown Santa Cruz Mural

Highlight • Monument

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

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2.05 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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2.41 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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2.48 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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3.41 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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4.72 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.55 km

946 m

213 m

Surfaces

3.73 km

778 m

147 m

Elevation

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

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Downtown Santa Cruz Mural

Santa Cruz Wharf and Sea Lion Viewing

View of Monterey Bay at Sunset

Santa Cruz Wharf

Beach Volleyball Courts

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