Pleasure Point Beach – Moran Lake Beach and Park loop from Capitola

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Pleasure Point Beach – Moran Lake Beach and Park loop from Capitola

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Pleasure Point Beach – Moran Lake Beach and Park loop from Capitola

00:53

8.48km

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: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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804 m

Soquel Creek 🌅 Capitola Beach

Highlight • Beach

1.17 km

Hooper Beach cliffs with a view of Capitola Pier 🏖️

Highlight • Beach

At the mouth of the Soquel River

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2.64 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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2.77 km

Pleasure Point Beach

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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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3.05 km

Pleasure Point Beach

Highlight • Beach

Pleasure Point Beach is a popular surf spot and is part of Pleasure Point Park. The park also features restrooms, picnic tables, and offers great views.

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3.89 km

Soquel Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Officially this double-headed point is called Soquel Point. The views across the water are just fantastic, and it's a great spot to watch surfers in action too.

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4.43 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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8.48 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.34 km

3.06 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.65 km