12 min walk
East Cliff Parkway
Paved blufftop the whole way. Every break in sight, surfers below, ocean either direction.
The Point
Surf breaks, beaches, and blufftop trails — all a short walk from your site.
Pleasure Point, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz's Iconic Surf Neighborhood
Pleasure Point is where the surf culture runs deep and the pace slows down. Killer breaks, blufftop trails, craft coffee roasters, and neighborhood taquerias — all connected by the laid-back, creative energy that drew surfers, artists, and travelers here for decades.
Beach RV Pleasure Point is the only RV park right in the mix.
Where the Creek Meets the Coast
Rodeo Creek & Corcoran Lagoon
The park sits on the banks of Rodeo Creek, directly across the street from Corcoran Lagoon — a peaceful wetland and birder's paradise. Great blue herons, snowy egrets, and pelicans are regulars here. It's a surprisingly wild pocket of nature tucked between the neighborhood and the coast.
The Locals' Beaches
Sand & Surf at Your Doorstep
Head left, right, or just over the bluffs — these are the local-favorite beaches that most visitors never find.
Corcoran Beach (Santa Mo's)
Just over the lagoon, Santa Mo's is one of the less-crowded beaches in Santa Cruz — a mellow neighborhood favorite, and your best bet when you want a little more room to spread out.
Head right from the park along the lagoon26th Avenue Beach
Known locally as "Two-Six" — a famous shortboard break and a local-favorite strip along the bluff, reached by a hidden staircase down to the sand. Great for swimming, boogie boarding, or watching the sunset paint the south-facing coastline gold.
Head left from the park, right at 26thSunny Cove
A small, sheltered cove tucked between residential streets, with a sandy beach and rocky points on both sides. Local party beach — weekends draw a crowd.
Head right, then left at 17thBlack's Beach
A quiet local cut between the bluffs — small, easy to walk right past, and the most tucked-away of the bunch. When the closer beaches get busy, this is the one locals slip off to for a little solitude.
Head right, then left on 14thWalking Distance
All within reach on foot
Hand-picked walks from the park — plus a quick drive over to Capitola Village when you want the wharf and the Esplanade.
40 min walk 5 min drive
Capitola Village
Great shopping and easy surf. Old California beach getaway town, and it shows.
The Hook & The Point
Some of the West Coast’s most famous breaks live here
41st Ave. Shops & Coffee
Coffee, tacos, ice cream, surf shops
Moran Lake
Eucalyptus trail off 30th — overwintering Monarchs cluster in the trees from late fall through winter.
Tidepools at low tide
Reef shelves come alive at the lowest winter tides
The Locals' Map
Our Handpicked Favorites
We live right here in the neighborhood. Every pin is a place we personally go to and love — from coffee spots and taco shops to surf breaks and hidden beaches. Click any pin for details.
4 CategoriesBeaches & Breaks, To-Dos, Fave Eats, and Shopping. Toggle each on the map to explore.
A Little Farther
The whole coast's at hand
Pleasure Point is home base. The rest of Santa Cruz is a short drive.
Santa Cruz Harbor
5 min driveBoardwalk & Wharf
15 min driveRedwood Forests
20 min driveStay in the neighborhood
Book your spot in Pleasure Point
Wake up to the breaks, the coffee, and the coast — all a short walk away.
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