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Santa Cruz County
Capitola

Viewpoint of The Hook – Pleasure Point Beach loop from Capitola

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Running trails & routes
United States
California
Santa Cruz County
Capitola

Viewpoint of The Hook – Pleasure Point Beach loop from Capitola

Moderate

2.9

(1)

86

runners

Viewpoint of The Hook – Pleasure Point Beach loop from Capitola

00:35

5.57km

30m

Running

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

Last updated: May 1, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.58 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

1.71 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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3

1.99 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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4

2.83 km

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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5.57 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.20 km

945 m

326 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.54 km

549 m

354 m

110 m

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