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Twin Lakes State Beach – Cliff Vista loop from Santa Cruz

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Twin Lakes State Beach – Cliff Vista loop from Santa Cruz

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Twin Lakes State Beach – Cliff Vista loop from Santa Cruz

00:43

2.82km

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: June 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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791 m

Surfing Monument

Highlight • Monument

1.21 km

Twin Lakes State Beach

Highlight • Beach

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

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1.28 km

Museum of Natural History 🐳 Santa Cruz

Highlight • Monument

10-5, Free for kids adults $4

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1.48 km

Cliff Vista

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sweeping views of the estuary and the Pacific beach

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1.76 km

Murray St foot bridge to Boardwalk at San Lorenzo River 🌉

Highlight • Bridge

Next to the historic coastal railway bridge spanning the mouth of the Santa Cruz river a footbridge also allows to follow this shortest way along the beach and to reach the Boardwalk amusement park.

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1.78 km

San Lorenzo River Railroad Trail Bridge

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Fully restored in 2019, the more than 140 years old former coastal railroad bridge connects directly to the famous Boardwalk entertainment complex, and is the best way to stay as …

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2.82 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.37 km

401 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.84 km

788 m

132 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 4 September

25°C

14°C

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Twin Lakes State Beach – Cliff Vista loop from Santa Cruz

Surfing Monument

Twin Lakes State Beach

Museum of Natural History 🐳 Santa Cruz

Cliff Vista

Murray St foot bridge to Boardwalk at San Lorenzo River 🌉

San Lorenzo River Railroad Trail Bridge

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