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Inspiration Point Trail – Palisades Park loop from Will Rogers State Beach

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Inspiration Point Trail – Palisades Park loop from Will Rogers State Beach

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Inspiration Point Trail – Palisades Park loop from Will Rogers State Beach

02:24

22.0km

320m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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Santa Monica State Beach

Will Rogers State Beach

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.72 km

Will Rogers State Historic Park

Nature Reserve

7.62 km

Inspiration Point Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Inspiration Point Trail is a beautiful hike or run in the foothills of the Eastern Santa Monica Mountains near northern Santa Barbara.

The trail leads to a stunning wide sweeping viewpoint of the Santa Barbara coastline and the ocean. The hike is best done on a clear day to see the super good views from the top.

Tip by

14.2 km

Santa Monica Stairs

Highlight • Structure

Park on Adeleide Dr or on Entrada Dr and walk up and down the two sets of stairs as often as you want or as you can. They will bring your heart beat rate close to the maximum depending on your speed. From Adeleide Dr you have a nice overlook including the Pacific Ocean.

Tip by

15.6 km

Santa Monica Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

The Santa Monica Lagoon is located just off the side of Marvin's Beach Bike Path and on the southern side of the Roosevelt Tunnel. There isn't much to the small lagoon that serves as the terminus for the Santa Monica Canyon Channel.

Tip by

18.6 km

Santa Monica Pier & Route 66 End of the Trail

Highlight • Monument

The Beach bike trail winds its way through the one of California's most well known amusement parks: Santa Monica Pier is one of the biggest attractions and the landmark of the California city of Santa Monica. It starts from Colorado Avenue and stretches across the public Santa Monica State Beach into the Pacific Ocean. At the same time it forms the terminus of the famous Route 66, which originates in Chicago and winds through the western desert heartland to end in what at the time was the incarnation of the American dreamland.

Tip by

19.3 km

Palisades Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Palisades Park is an iconic park that stretches over twenty-six acres along Ocean Avenue. This landmark park draws visitors from around the world with its gorgeous views of the Santa Monica Bay. The park has many features including benches, picnic areas, artworks and monuments, a rose garden, the Camera Obscura Art Lab, and more.

Tip by

20.8 km

View of the sunset from Palisades Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views from the wide park high above the cliffs. The trail along the beach at the bottom of the cliffs is a nice option to loop back.

Tip by

22.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.25 km

9.00 km

1.51 km

1.47 km

810 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

4.52 km

2.71 km

1.44 km

824 m

747 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Inspiration Point Trail – Palisades Park loop from Will Rogers State Beach

Inspiration Point Trail

Santa Monica Stairs

Santa Monica Lagoon

Santa Monica Pier & Route 66 End of the Trail

Palisades Park

View of the sunset from Palisades Park

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