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Cliff Vista – Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk loop from Twin Lakes State Beach

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Cliff Vista – Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk loop from Twin Lakes State Beach

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3.0

(4)

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Cliff Vista – Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk loop from Twin Lakes State Beach

01:17

20.7km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.6 km for 226 m

After 17.3 km for 226 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.92 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. …

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4.07 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

10.1 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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11.2 km

Cliff Vista

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sweeping views of the estuary and the Pacific beach

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12.6 km

Beach Volleyball Courts

Highlight • Beach

There are 18 beach volleyball courts on the main beach in Santa Cruz. They are first come, first served, but also available for rent. These courts are frequented by both amateur and professional players.

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16.9 km

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Highlight • Beach

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is California's oldest surviving amusement park. This 24-acre park was founded in 1907 and offers old-fashioned carnival games and food booths.

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19.5 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.

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20.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.3 km

1.88 km

816 m

606 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.4 km

5.02 km

184 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Today

Thursday 28 May

17°C

9°C

85 %

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Cliff Vista – Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk loop from Twin Lakes State Beach

Capitola Beach and Venetian Cottages

Capitola Village

Woods Creek Harbor ⛵ Harbor Dredge

Cliff Vista

Beach Volleyball Courts

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Schwan Lake

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