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Santa Cruz Lighthouse – Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk loop from Beach Station (Santa Cruz)

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United States
California
Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Lighthouse – Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk loop from Beach Station (Santa Cruz)

Moderate

3.0

(1)

94

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Santa Cruz Lighthouse – Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk loop from Beach Station (Santa Cruz)

01:23

19.9km

300m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.3 km for 231 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

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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2

1.43 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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3

8.70 km

Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

Perched along a scenic ridge in Santa Cruz, the Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench makes for the ideal pitstop to appreciate panoramic views while conquering the challenging singletrack on this popular …

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4

17.4 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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5

17.7 km

Memorials to deceased surfers overlooking Steamer Lane

Highlight • Monument

Life's short - ride !

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6

17.9 km

Surfer Statue

Highlight • Monument

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

Translated by Google •

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7

19.2 km

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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8

19.6 km

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Highlight • Beach

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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B

19.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

4.60 km

1.64 km

865 m

496 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.21 km

5.19 km

4.72 km

398 m

377 m

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Friday 10 July

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