Schwan Lake – Pleasure Point Beach loop from Beach Station (Santa Cruz)

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Schwan Lake – Pleasure Point Beach loop from Beach Station (Santa Cruz)

Hard

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(8951)

15,044

runners

Schwan Lake – Pleasure Point Beach loop from Beach Station (Santa Cruz)

01:49

17.4km

120m

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: July 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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263 m

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.

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2.38 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.

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2.49 km

Twin Lakes State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Twin Lakes State Beach features a mile of sandy shoreline for swimming and picnicking, situated near the Santa Cruz Harbor.

Adjacent Schwan Lake Park offers picturesque walking trails through oak …

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3.30 km

Black's Beach/Lincoln Beach

Beach

5.32 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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6.75 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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8.21 km

Hooper Beach cliffs with a view of Capitola Pier 🏖️

Highlight • Beach

At the mouth of the Soquel River

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8.91 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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11.4 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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17.4 km

End point

Train Station

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