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West Cliff Cycleway – Natural Bridges State Beach loop from Natural Bridges State Marine Reserve

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West Cliff Cycleway – Natural Bridges State Beach loop from Natural Bridges State Marine Reserve

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2.7

(6)

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West Cliff Cycleway – Natural Bridges State Beach loop from Natural Bridges State Marine Reserve

01:11

19.7km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Wilder Ranch State Park

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Parking

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2.78 km

Wilder Ranch State Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Wilder Ranch State Park was formerly a dairy ranch with restored ranch buildings that now serve as a museum. It also offers an extensive trail network for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.

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6.18 km

Companion Bakeshop is an organic bakery specializing in brick oven sourdough breads and rustic pastries. They also have a community gathering space that hosts live bluegrass music, baking classes, and a mandolin workshop series.

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9.38 km

Surfer Statue

Highlight • Monument

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

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9.64 km

Memorials to deceased surfers overlooking Steamer Lane

Highlight • Monument

Life's short - ride !

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9.78 km

Surfing Museum

Highlight • Monument

Tiny museum overlooking a renowned surf spot. The museum has photographs, surfboards and artifacts on the surfing history in Santa Cruz.

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10.3 km

West Cliff Cycleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This 3-mile paved trail follows the southern coastline of Santa Cruz. Here it offers spectacular views of a natural bridge eroded into the cliffs by waves and wind.

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12.8 km

Natural Bridges State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Superb Natural Bridge Beach, known for its natural arches made of fine clay or mud rock, carved out by time, water and winds.

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19.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

4.48 km

1.93 km

1.18 km

277 m

139 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

3.13 km

277 m

153 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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West Cliff Cycleway – Natural Bridges State Beach loop from Natural Bridges State Marine Reserve

Wilder Ranch State Park

Companion Bakeshop

Surfer Statue

Memorials to deceased surfers overlooking Steamer Lane

Surfing Museum

West Cliff Cycleway

Natural Bridges State Beach

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