Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 3, 2025

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32.9 km

Pringle Grove

Forest

35.9 km

Capitola Beach and Venetian Cottages

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. …

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36.0 km

Capitola Village

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.

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36.7 km

Hooper Beach cliffs with a view of Capitola Pier 🏖️

At the mouth of the Soquel River

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38.5 km

Pleasure Point 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.

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39.6 km

Moran Lake Beach and Park

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.

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40.2 km

Beach

41.9 km

Schwan Lake

Schwan Lake is part of Twin Lakes State Park and was originally known as Schwan Lagoon when it connected to the ocean. Harbor construction restricted the flow of water from the ocean, transforming it into a freshwater lake.

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42.3 km

Twin Lakes State Beach

Nature Reserve

47.3 km

Villa de Branciforte Historical Landmark

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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56.9 km

Scotts Valley holding 4

Forest

66.1 km

Mountain Charlie Road

Hard on the climb, but a wonderful route through a peaceful forest.

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82.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.4 km

16.0 km

3.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

78.2 km

4.13 km

367 m

Elevation

Weather

Thursday 25 September

28°C

15°C

12 %

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Capitola Village – Pleasure Point Beach loop from Los Gatos

Capitola Beach and Venetian Cottages

Capitola Village

Hooper Beach cliffs with a view of Capitola Pier 🏖️

Pleasure Point Beach

Moran Lake Beach and Park

Schwan Lake

Villa de Branciforte Historical Landmark

Mountain Charlie Road

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