Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk – Cliff Vista loop from Santa Cruz

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk – Cliff Vista loop from Santa Cruz

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk – Cliff Vista loop from Santa Cruz

00:36

5.79km

30m

Running

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

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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760 m

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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943 m

Santa Cruz Boardwalk

Highlight • Structure

Permanent large amusement park, founded 1907

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1.28 km

San Lorenzo River Trestle Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The Trestle Bridge provides access to many of Santa Cruz's most popular attractions. Including, but not limited to Santa Cruz beach, the boardwalk, and downtown Santa Cruz.

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1.80 km

Cliff Vista

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sweeping views of the estuary and the Pacific beach

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2.07 km

Twin Lakes State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Wide sandy beach between the San Lorenzo river and the West Breakwater Jetty lighthouse

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3.31 km

View of Santa Cruz Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.17 km

San Lorenzo River Railroad Trail Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Fully restored in 2019, the more than 140 years old former coastal railroad bridge connects directly to the famous Boardwalk entertainment complex, and is the best way to stay as …

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4.49 km