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New Brighton State Beach – Pleasure Point Beach loop from Rio del Mar

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New Brighton State Beach – Pleasure Point Beach loop from Rio del Mar

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New Brighton State Beach – Pleasure Point Beach loop from Rio del Mar

01:35

24.4km

240m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 1, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 650 m for 195 m

After 15.2 km for 203 m

After 23.6 km for 195 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.95 km

Seacliff State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Seacliff State Beach is a long stretch of sand backed by bluffs and is best known for its concrete freighter, the SS Palo Alto, lying in the water just off the beach.

Tip by

4.23 km

Beach

7.76 km

New Brighton State Beach

Highlight • Beach

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

Tip by

7.76 km

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.

Tip by

11.1 km

Hooper Beach cliffs with a view of Capitola Pier 🏖️

Highlight • Beach

At the mouth of the Soquel River

Tip by

12.8 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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15.2 km

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. …

Tip by

15.2 km

Capitola Beach and Venetian Cottages

Highlight • Beach

Tip by

15.5 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.

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24.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

6.36 km

5.92 km

553 m

522 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.5 km

1.98 km

1.80 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Sunday 30 August

21°C

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New Brighton State Beach – Pleasure Point Beach loop from Rio del Mar

Seacliff State Beach

New Brighton State Beach

Pot Belly Beach

Hooper Beach cliffs with a view of Capitola Pier 🏖️

Pleasure Point Beach

Capitola Beach

Capitola Beach and Venetian Cottages

Capitola Village

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