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Santa Cruz County

Esplanade Park and Viewing Point – Capitola Village loop from Capitola

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Santa Cruz County

Esplanade Park and Viewing Point – Capitola Village loop from Capitola

Easy

4.9

(5925)

13,190

hikers

Esplanade Park and Viewing Point – Capitola Village loop from Capitola

00:42

2.62km

30m

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: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

919 m

Capitola Beach

Highlight • Beach

A picturesque seaside town, features colorful Venetian cottages, shops, and restaurants overlooking Soquel Creek and the Pacific. The pastel cottages, part hotel and part private homes, create a charming scene. …

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2

924 m

Capitola Beach and Venetian Cottages

Highlight • Beach

A picturesque seaside town, features colorful Venetian cottages, shops, and restaurants overlooking Soquel Creek and the Pacific. The pastel cottages, part hotel and part private homes, create a charming scene. …

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3

1.07 km

Esplanade Park and Viewing Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice little park under the cliffs with great views of Capitola and across the bay to Monterey

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4

1.23 km

Capitola Village

Highlight • Settlement

Capitola Village is a quaint town in Santa Cruz County. The downtown area offers 90 shops, restaurants, and lodging right on the beach. It's also the oldest beach resort on the West Coast.

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B

2.62 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.59 km

782 m

197 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.50 km

787 m

197 m

< 100 m

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