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

Road cycling routes

Santa Cruz County

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

Easy

4.9

(2522)

10,473

riders

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

00:46

15.9km

110m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.58 km for 288 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

909 m

Bay Drive wooded road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A good stretch of flat road lined with trees, surrounding you in nature. It is a perfect stretch for getting the speed up and seeing the trees pass by.

Tip by

2

4.21 km

Surfer Statue

Highlight • Monument

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

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Tip by

3

4.73 km

Santa Cruz Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

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

Tip by

4

5.23 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

Tip by

5

5.25 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

6

7.81 km

Natural Bridges State Beach viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Overview 20 minutes parking from the entrance of Tassajara

Tip by

7

7.87 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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Tip by

B

15.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.15 km

7.05 km

945 m

538 m

180 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

1.71 km

243 m

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