Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk – Downtown Santa Cruz Mural loop from Santa Cruz

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk – Downtown Santa Cruz Mural loop from Santa Cruz

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk – Downtown Santa Cruz Mural loop from Santa Cruz

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4.16km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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268 m

Historic west Cliff Drive Howe Truss Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The historic bridge was built in 1918 and stood in its original form until 2000, when it was extensively renovated

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865 m

Santa Cruz Wharf and Sea Lion Viewing

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Santa Cruz Wharf was built in 1914 and is the sixth to be built on this site. It is operated but the City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation and …

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1.23 km

View of Monterey Bay at Sunset

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sitting here in the evening and watching the sunset is magnificent. The view stretches across the entire Monterey Bay.

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2.25 km

Beach Volleyball Courts

Highlight • Beach

There are 18 beach volleyball courts on the main beach in Santa Cruz. They are first come, first served, but also available for rent. These courts are frequented by both amateur and professional players.

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2.61 km

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Highlight • Beach

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is California's oldest surviving amusement park. This 24-acre park was founded in 1907 and offers old-fashioned carnival games and food booths.

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2.99 km

Santa Cruz Boardwalk

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Permanent large amusement park, founded 1907

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3.80 km

Downtown Santa Cruz Mural

Highlight • Monument

This beach-side mural directs you to Santa Cruz's downtown area.

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4.16 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.69 km

1.47 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.11 km

874 m

111 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Tuesday 3 November

17°C

10°C

78 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

September 24, 2024,Santa Cruz 🇺🇲

The surfing mecca of Santa Cruz seems to me to be a big fairground for those who like it.
In any case, you can eat good freshly caught fish there and watch the sea lions that have taken over the lower floor of the Santa Cruz Wharf.

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