Geography
The cliffs overlooking Steamer Lane are composed of Quaternary period marine deposits, part of the Purisima formation. The rock underneath the lane is Santa Cruz mudstone from the Miocene era. Steamer Lane is part of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
There are four parts to Steamer Lane: Indicators, Middle Peak, The Slot, and The Point. Third Reef is an expert surfing zone just beyond the Lane and closely related.
Looking down coast to the east you can see Soquel Point, also known as Pleasure Point, Santa Cruz, California.
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