Old Mori Road Trail – Pacifica Pier loop from Oceana High School

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Old Mori Road Trail – Pacifica Pier loop from Oceana High School

Moderate

4.8

(1992)

5,394

runners

Old Mori Road Trail – Pacifica Pier loop from Oceana High School

01:10

10.8km

80m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 4.03 km for 310 m

Customers only

After 6.37 km for 310 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

325 m

Old Mori Road Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Old Mori Road Trail is a smooth gravel and wood plank trail leading from the trailhead off Hw1 to the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the beach below Mori Point. Keep an eye out for whales migrating along the coastline and listen for the mating call of the Pacific tree frog as you take in the beautiful scenery.

Tip by

1.20 km

Sharp Park Beach

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

This long, dark-sanded beach has a well-packed coastal trail which follows the water's edge between the pier and Mori Point. It connects to a great network of trails along the ocean on the south side of town.

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2.49 km

Pacifica Pier

Highlight • Bridge

This 1,140-foot pier is a great place to get up close to the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean. It is one of the best places to watch for grey whales and humpbacks lunge feed as their tales slap the water. If you're lucky, you can catch one breaching for an unforgettable photo.

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4.51 km

Esplanade Cliffs overlook - Pacific Manor

Highlight • Viewpoint

The edge of the steep cliffs, high above the Pacific waves crushing on the beach far below, is constantly eroding, so there are no houses here (any more ...). The small park with bike trail follows the edge for the length of a block.

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8.70 km

Sharp Park Beach

Highlight • Beach

This beach is one of the few black-sand beaches in California. The sand's dark color is due to high levels of iron oxide magnetite. Depending on the time of year, you can see sea lions, seals and migrating whales in the water near the beautiful coastline.

Tip by

9.14 km