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Manresa State Beach – La Selva Beach loop from Freedom

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United States
California
Santa Cruz County
Freedom

Manresa State Beach – La Selva Beach loop from Freedom

Moderate

4.9

(7730)

13,159

riders

Manresa State Beach – La Selva Beach loop from Freedom

01:35

24.0km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: April 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

10.5 km

Manresa State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Just another amazing beach along the 60+ miles long sandy crescent formed by the Monterey Bay coastline. Cars have to pay $10 to park here, but hiking / biking in is free, and there are many more parking opportunities nearby.

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2

11.6 km

La Selva Beach

Highlight • Settlement

La Selva Beach is a small community north of Watsonville. It is mostly known as home to Manresa State Beach, but it also has a post office, corner store, fire department, library, and a few shops.

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15.9 km

Santa Cruz Long-Toed Salamander Ecological Reserve

Nature Reserve

4

20.4 km

Freedom Lake County Park

Highlight • Lake

This is a nice quiet area, with lots of shade. There are not many facilities, but you can park on the side of the road. Scott County Park is also …

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24.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

10.6 km

901 m

Surfaces

23.2 km

613 m

134 m

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Highest point (140 m)

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