Soquel Point – Pleasure Point Beach loop from Pleasure Point

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Santa Cruz County

Pleasure Point

Soquel Point – Pleasure Point Beach loop from Pleasure Point

Easy

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Soquel Point – Pleasure Point Beach loop from Pleasure Point

00:38

2.46km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

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56 m

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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573 m

Beach

897 m

Pleasure Point Beach

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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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1.18 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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1.31 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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2.46 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.36 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.32 km

125 m

Elevation