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West Cliff Cycleway – Natural Bridges State Beach loop from Santa Cruz

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West Cliff Cycleway – Natural Bridges State Beach loop from Santa Cruz

Moderate

3.2

(28)

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West Cliff Cycleway – Natural Bridges State Beach loop from Santa Cruz

01:19

12.5km

60m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.05 km

Surfing Museum

Highlight • Monument

Tiny museum overlooking a renowned surf spot. The museum has photographs, surfboards and artifacts on the surfing history in Santa Cruz.

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1.56 km

West Cliff Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

A natural arch was eroded out of the soft cliffs by the waves on the edge of one of Santa Cruz' iconic surf spots

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1.59 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.

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4.18 km

Natural Bridges State Beach viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Overview 20 minutes parking from the entrance of Tassajara

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4.24 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.

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6.34 km

Seymour Marine Discovery Center

Highlight • Monument

Seymour Marine Discovery Center provides excellent public education about marine science research and ocean conservation. It offers the world's largest displayed whale skeleton, 14 aquarium tanks, a shark pool, and a large auditorium.
$9, free during April Earth week.

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6.66 km

De Anza Beach viewpoint - Seymore Marine Lab

Highlight • Viewpoint

You can ride out on the De Anza trail to the very tip on the clifftop overlooking the beach

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12.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.97 km

1.63 km

1.12 km

602 m

178 m

Surfaces

7.10 km

1.61 km

1.54 km

969 m

905 m

332 m

Elevation

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Friday 4 September

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West Cliff Cycleway – Natural Bridges State Beach loop from Santa Cruz

Surfing Museum

West Cliff Arch

West Cliff Cycleway

Natural Bridges State Beach viewpoint

Natural Bridges State Beach

Seymour Marine Discovery Center

De Anza Beach viewpoint - Seymore Marine Lab

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