Schwan Lake – Pleasure Point Beach loop from Santa Cruz

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Schwan Lake – Pleasure Point Beach loop from Santa Cruz

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(2790)

13,524

runners

Schwan Lake – Pleasure Point Beach loop from Santa Cruz

02:33

24.5km

150m

Running

Hard run. Very 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 2, 2026

Tips

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Rockview Drive County Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.91 km

Twin Lakes State Beach

Nature Reserve

4.28 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

6.46 km

Beach

6.94 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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8.40 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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8.74 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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10.9 km

Santa Maria Beach

Highlight • Beach

This little beach used to be accessed from the end of 19th Avenue, but it's now reached via a staircase at the end of 20th Avenue. It's a nice spot for tide-pooling.

Tip by

14.9 km

Viewpoint

16.4 km

San Lorenzo River Trestle Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The Trestle Bridge provides access to many of Santa Cruz's most popular attractions. Including, but not limited to Santa Cruz beach, the boardwalk, and downtown Santa Cruz.

Tip by

16.6 km

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Great place to hang out and enjoy the beach

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17.3 km

Santa Cruz Main Beach

Beach

22.1 km

View of Santa Cruz Beach and surfers

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a great place to stop and have a look over the water. The cliffs and ocean area treat on their own, but the surfers and sailboats add an extra touch to the scene.

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24.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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