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New Brighton State Beach – Capitola Village loop from Capitola

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New Brighton State Beach – Capitola Village loop from Capitola

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New Brighton State Beach – Capitola Village loop from Capitola

02:38

31.8km

510m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

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New Brighton State Beach

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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187 m

Capitola Beach

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. Capitola Beach offers ideal surfing for beginners, with rentals, lessons, and surfwear available at the Capitola Beach Company.

Tip by

1.94 km

New Brighton State Beach

Highlight • Beach

A beautiful stretch of beach for hiking, swimming and chilling.

Tip by

1.94 km

Pot Belly Beach

Highlight • Beach

Enjoy the peaceful shores of Pot Belly Beach, part of New Brighton State Beach. ️ Relax with your furry friend on leash, explore, or take a refreshing dip. This hidden gem is perfect for escaping the crowds.

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7.90 km

Viewpoint

8.90 km

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

Highlight • Forest

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park provides a picturesque backdrop for (trail) running enthusiasts. The park offers a network of diverse trails, weaving through redwood groves and along the Aptos Creek.

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8.90 km

Tillman Grove

Highlight • Forest

A peaceful escape surrounded by nature, the towering redwood forest of Nisene Marks' Tillman Grove offers mountain bikers a scenic ride under its lush canopy. Coasting along soft dirt trails, keep your eyes peeled for wildlife peeking out from the ferns and your ears open to birds calling overhead.

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16.0 km

Top of the Incline

Highlight • Viewpoint

At just under 1,000 feet, the aptly named Top of the Incline viewpoint rewards riders with panoramic vistas. From here, the ascent becomes gradual, giving you a chance to pause and appreciate the sweeping coastal views.

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22.6 km

Terrace Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Terrace Hill is one of many trails in the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park. It leads through dense forest along a natural path and is perfectly suited for a little run through the woods.

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31.7 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

31.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

9.80 km

4.92 km

1.92 km

821 m

355 m

Surfaces

19.0 km

11.9 km

598 m

377 m

Elevation

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New Brighton State Beach – Capitola Village loop from Capitola

Capitola Beach

New Brighton State Beach

Pot Belly Beach

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

Tillman Grove

Top of the Incline

Terrace Trail

Capitola Village

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