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West Cliff Cycleway – Natural Bridges State Beach loop from Capitola

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West Cliff Cycleway – Natural Bridges State Beach loop from Capitola

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West Cliff Cycleway – Natural Bridges State Beach loop from Capitola

02:47

43.4km

430m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 3, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.4 km for 226 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.45 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

5.88 km

Twin Lakes State Beach

Nature Reserve

9.50 km

Seabright Beach

Beach

10.0 km

Cliff Vista

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sweeping views of the estuary and the Pacific beach

Tip by

11.0 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.

Tip by

11.4 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.

Tip by

12.9 km

Memorials to deceased surfers overlooking Steamer Lane

Highlight • Monument

Life's short - ride !

Tip by

13.5 km

West Cliff Cycleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This 3-mile paved trail follows the southern coastline of Santa Cruz. Here it offers spectacular views of a natural bridge eroded into the cliffs by waves and wind.

Tip by

16.1 km

Natural Bridges State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Superb Natural Bridge Beach, known for its natural arches made of fine clay or mud rock, carved out by time, water and winds.

The place is also known for hosting a colony of monarch butterflies, more than 150,000 of which come to settle there for the winter. If you're lucky, you might also spot whales!

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Tip by

20.1 km

The Triangle

Nature Reserve

39.3 km

Moran Lake Beach

Beach

40.4 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.

Tip by

43.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.0 km

3.40 km

2.40 km

531 m

493 m

353 m

189 m

Surfaces

31.1 km

9.86 km

2.39 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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West Cliff Cycleway – Natural Bridges State Beach loop from Capitola

Schwan Lake

Cliff Vista

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Beach Volleyball Courts

Memorials to deceased surfers overlooking Steamer Lane

West Cliff Cycleway

Natural Bridges State Beach

Pleasure Point Beach

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