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Beach Volleyball Courts – Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk loop from Beach Station (Santa Cruz)

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Beach Volleyball Courts – Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk loop from Beach Station (Santa Cruz)

Hard

3.4

(16)

riders

Beach Volleyball Courts – Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk loop from Beach Station (Santa Cruz)

02:18

35.3km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Glenwood Meadows

Glenwood Open Space Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.10 km

Isbel Grove

Highlight • Forest

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

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George Washington Memorial Grove

Highlight • Forest

George Washington Memorial Grove, adorned with majestic spruce trees, invites cyclists to immerse themselves in its natural splendor. Offering a selection of scenic trails, it provides a refreshing biking experience amidst lush surroundings.

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14.2 km

Glenwood Open Space Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Glenwood Open Space Preserve is 170 acres of undeveloped land on the north side of Scotts Valley. It offers 7 miles of multi-use trails, as well as diverse habitats such as redwood groves, lush wetlands, and evergreen forests.

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31.5 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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32.8 km

Duck Pond

Highlight • Lake

Paved bike trails on both banks of the river connected by a pedestrian/bike bridge at the level of this serene duck pond. An experimental homeless tent camp is on a large well managed lawn.

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33.0 km

Santa Cruz Riverwalk

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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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34.7 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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35.0 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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35.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.3 km

12.3 km

367 m

220 m

148 m

Surfaces

31.0 km

3.69 km

638 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 14 July

28°C

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Beach Volleyball Courts – Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk loop from Beach Station (Santa Cruz)

Isbel Grove

George Washington Memorial Grove

Glenwood Open Space Preserve

Villa de Branciforte Historical Landmark

Duck Pond

Santa Cruz Riverwalk

Beach Volleyball Courts

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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