Pleasure Point Beach – Capitola Village loop from Capitola

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Pleasure Point Beach – Capitola Village loop from Capitola

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Pleasure Point Beach – Capitola Village loop from Capitola

00:40

10.6km

70m

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: August 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.41 km for 203 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.32 km

Hooper Beach cliffs with a view of Capitola Pier 🏖️

Highlight • Beach

At the mouth of the Soquel River

Tip by

3.09 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.

Tip by

3.94 km

Soquel Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Officially this double-headed point is called Soquel Point. The views across the water are just fantastic, and it's a great spot to watch surfers in action too.

Tip by

4.48 km

Moran Lake Beach and Park

Highlight • Beach

Moran Lake Beach is part of the 9.2-acre Moran Lake Park. The beach stretches about a mile long and is a popular surf spot. The park offers restrooms, picnic tables, and outdoor showers.

Tip by

5.27 km

Corcoran Lagoon & Moe's Beach 🏖️ Santa Cruz

Highlight • Beach

9.38 km

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

9.39 km

Capitola Beach and Venetian Cottages

Highlight • Beach

Tip by

9.66 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.

Tip by

10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.68 km

2.81 km

784 m

279 m

Surfaces

5.89 km