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Santa Cruz Boardwalk – Granite Creek Road loop from Beach Station (Santa Cruz)

Santa Cruz Boardwalk – Granite Creek Road loop from Beach Station (Santa Cruz)

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Santa Cruz Boardwalk – Granite Creek Road loop from Beach Station (Santa Cruz)

01:20

27.2km

340m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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110 m

Santa Cruz Boardwalk

Highlight • Structure

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.

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1.38 km

Ocean View Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Shaded lawns, restrooms, drinking water

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2.79 km

Villa de Branciforte Historical Landmark

Highlight • Historical Site

This memorial commemorates the former Villa de Branciforte, established in the late 18th century. This place never prospered and was eventually annexed into the city of Santa Cruz in the …

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4.20 km

Isbel Grove

Highlight • Forest

Isbel Grove is a forest beside Branciforte Dog Park in Delaveaga Park with wonderful views.

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7.73 km

Granite Creek Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Granite Creek Road is a quiet local road between Scotts Valley and Soquel, with light traffic and a steady, manageable climb. The pavement is generally good, and it’s a practical …

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25.8 km

Santa Cruz Riverwalk

Highlight • Trail

The Santa Cruz Riverwalk runs along the San Lorenzo River levee from the Highway 1 Bridge to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, providing easy access to downtown Santa Cruz.

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27.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

6.15 km

2.65 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.1 km

951 m

245 m

Elevation

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Santa Cruz Boardwalk – Granite Creek Road loop from Beach Station (Santa Cruz)

Santa Cruz Boardwalk

Ocean View Park

Villa de Branciforte Historical Landmark

Isbel Grove

Granite Creek Road

Santa Cruz Riverwalk

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