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Capitola Village – Pleasure Point Beach loop from Beach Station (Santa Cruz)

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Capitola Village – Pleasure Point Beach loop from Beach Station (Santa Cruz)

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Capitola Village – Pleasure Point Beach loop from Beach Station (Santa Cruz)

05:13

85.9km

670m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 167 m for 226 m

After 85.6 km for 226 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.40 km

Schwan Lake

Highlight • Lake

Schwan Lake is part of Twin Lakes State Park and was originally known as Schwan Lagoon when it connected to the ocean. Harbor construction restricted the flow of water from the ocean, transforming it into a freshwater lake.

Tip by

7.21 km

Capitola Beach and Venetian Cottages

Highlight • Beach

A picturesque seaside town, features colorful Venetian cottages, shops, and restaurants overlooking Soquel Creek and the Pacific. The pastel cottages, part hotel and part private homes, create a charming scene. …

Tip by

21.7 km

Manresa State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Just another amazing beach along the 60+ miles long sandy crescent formed by the Monterey Bay coastline. Cars have to pay $10 to park here, but hiking / biking in is free, and there are many more parking opportunities nearby.

Tip by

26.6 km

Sunset State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Sunset State Beach is a large park surrounded by fertile farmland. The beach stretches 3 miles down to the mouth of the Pajaro River. The park offers a wooded campground, picnic areas, and 200-foot-high dunes.

Tip by

42.4 km

Bennett Slough

Lake

77.5 km

Capitola Village

Highlight • Settlement

Capitola Village is a quaint town in Santa Cruz County. The downtown area offers 90 shops, restaurants, and lodging right on the beach. It's also the oldest beach resort on the West Coast.

Tip by

80.0 km

Pleasure Point Beach

Highlight • Beach

Pleasure Point Beach is a popular surf spot and is part of Pleasure Point Park. The park also features restrooms, picnic tables, and offers great views.

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81.1 km

Moran Lake Beach and Park

Highlight • Beach

Moran Lake Beach is part of the 9.2-acre Moran Lake Park. The beach stretches about a mile long and is a popular surf spot. The park offers restrooms, picnic tables, and outdoor showers.

Tip by

81.7 km

Beach

83.8 km

Twin Lakes State Beach

Nature Reserve

84.7 km

Woods Creek Harbor ⛵ Harbor Dredge

Highlight • Structure

Great trails cross the Creek over Murray Bridge as well as follow it underneath the bridge.

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85.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

75.4 km

8.87 km

1.24 km

374 m

173 m

Surfaces

77.8 km

7.99 km

276 m

Elevation

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Capitola Village – Pleasure Point Beach loop from Beach Station (Santa Cruz)

Schwan Lake

Capitola Beach and Venetian Cottages

Manresa State Beach

Sunset State Beach

Capitola Village

Pleasure Point Beach

Moran Lake Beach and Park

Woods Creek Harbor ⛵ Harbor Dredge

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