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Santa Cruz County

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

Bike touring routes & trails

Santa Cruz County

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

Easy

4.6

(2544)

17,450

riders

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

00:48

13.0km

50m

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: July 3, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.57 km for 240 m

After 8.94 km for 67 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1

655 m

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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2

4.80 km

Natural Bridges State Beach Trail, Creek, Butterfly Preserve

Highlight • Trail

Northern entrance to the coastal park from Delaware Ave. The trailhead is pedestrian and biker only, The former road goes straight to the beach, while smaller trails turn east into …

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3

5.62 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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4

8.01 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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5

8.66 km

Santa Cruz Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Scenic historic lighthouse on the coastal bluffs to help navigate the treacherous coastline. Today a small surfing museum.

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6

8.81 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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7

8.95 km

Memorials to deceased surfers overlooking Steamer Lane

Highlight • Monument

Life's short - ride !

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8

11.1 km

Surfer Statue

Highlight • Monument

A statue to commemorate the many surfers 🏄 🏄‍♂️ 🏄‍♀️ from/in Santa Cruz

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B

13.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.55 km

1.35 km

1.08 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.95 km

2.97 km

649 m

444 m

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Monday 13 July

24°C

16°C

16 %

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