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Pleasure Point California Map

Explore Pleasure Point, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Pleasure Point, California

How to Use This Pleasure Point, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Pleasure Point, California. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of California or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Pleasure Point.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Pleasure Point
State	California (CA)
County	Santa Cruz County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	36.9619
Longitude	-121.9715
Population	5,821
Density	2996.7 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	95062
Area Code	408, 669
County Seat	Santa Cruz
School District	Santa Cruz City High School District (9-12)

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About Pleasure Point, California

Pleasure Point is a locality in Santa Cruz County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,821. The population density is 2996.7 people per km². Pleasure Point is located at 36.9619°N, 121.9715°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95062.

Pleasure Point occupies a distinct stretch of shoreline where the Pacific light softens the jagged edges of the continental shelf. It lies 1.6 miles south-southeast of Live Oak, CA (from Live Oak, CA: bearing 162°T), and is situated 3.4 miles east-southeast of Santa Cruz. The air here carries a persistent salt-heavy mist that settles over the low cliffs, blurring the line between the sky and the dark, churning water. Inland from the surf, the landscape rises toward the Coast Ranges, which loom as a faint, hazy silhouette against the eastern horizon during the clearest afternoons. Residents often walk the perimeter of Moran Lake Park, a quiet sanctuary where the local topography holds onto the moisture of the tides. Farther out, the jagged form of Seal Rock breaks the surface, serving as a silent sentinel for the swell that defines the local rhythm.

Pleasure Point evolved from a scattered coastal outpost into a residential enclave shaped by its proximity to the rhythms of the sea. Early economic life relied heavily on the bounty of the water, and today the local industry remains tethered to the specialized needs of maritime enthusiasts and small-scale trade. Those seeking inland water must travel twelve miles to reach the calm, expansive surface of Williams Reservoir, a stark contrast to the restless motion of the coast. The local landscape is carved by the erosion of Rodeo Creek Gulch, which channels water toward the sea in a slow, persistent dance of geology. Nearby, the banks of Soquel Creek provide a verdant corridor for local wildlife, while the nearby Sunny Cove offers a secluded refuge from the broader currents of the bay.

Pleasure Point maintains a cultural character defined by a singular, focused devotion to the ocean and a quiet, unpretentious daily existence. The neighborhood serves as a gathering place for those who measure time by the height of the tide rather than the ticking of a clock. While many find solace in the open air, hikers often venture four miles to traverse the Terrace Trail, which offers a vantage point over the rugged terrain. The area has long attracted figures like the renowned surfer Jack O’Neill, whose presence helped define the functional, resilient spirit of the local culture. Events here are rarely grand, favoring instead the simple gathering of neighbors at the water’s edge as the sun slips behind the horizon. Life in Pleasure Point persists as a steady, patient observation of the shifting elements that define the northern edge of the Monterey Bay.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Pleasure Point County Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 157° SE
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 0.3 mi, 157° SE
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 0.4 mi, 121° SE · 8,946 acres
Mon Ami Art Studios (Gallery) — 0.4 mi, 059° NE
Night Fighter (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 184° S
Totem Pole (Public Artwork) — 0.4 mi, 182° S
Rockview Drive County Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 192° S
CineLux 41st Avenue Cinemas (Cinema) — 0.7 mi, 020° N
Simpkins Swim Center (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 295° NW
Twin Lakes State Beach (State Park) — 1.1 mi, 298° NW
El Dorado Riparian Corridor (Nature Reserve) — 1.2 mi, 288° W
Whitewater Cove Riparian Corridor (Nature Reserve) — 1.2 mi, 297° NW
Capitola Historical Museum (Museum) — 1.3 mi, 050° NE
Arana Overlook (Viewpoint) — 1.7 mi, 303° NW
New Brighton State Beach (State Park) — 1.8 mi, 058° NE
DeLaveaga Park & Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 2.3 mi, 338° N
Rio Theatre (Theatre) — 2.5 mi, 300° NW
Santa Cruz Shakespeare (Theatre) — 2.6 mi, 329° NW
Stagnaro Fishing Charters & Whale Watching Cruises (Attraction) — 2.6 mi, 267° W
Branciforte (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 300° NW
Surfer Memorial Statue (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 260° W
Ropes Course (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 349° N
Steamer Lane Surfing (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 256° W
Kuumwba Jazz Center (Arts Centre) — 3.1 mi, 280° W
Cabrillo College Gallery (Museum) — 3.1 mi, 053° NE
Del Mar Theater (Cinema) — 3.1 mi, 284° W
Ellicott Slough National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.7 mi, 092° E · 356 acres

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