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West Cliff Cycleway – Natural Bridges State Beach loop from La Selva Beach

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West Cliff Cycleway – Natural Bridges State Beach loop from La Selva Beach

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West Cliff Cycleway – Natural Bridges State Beach loop from La Selva Beach

03:07

50.0km

390m

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: June 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 19.6 km for 226 m

After 30.7 km for 226 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.8 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.

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13.2 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.

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14.3 km

Moran Lake Beach

Beach

15.0 km

Beach

17.1 km

Twin Lakes State Beach

Nature Reserve

18.0 km

Woods Creek Harbor ⛵ Harbor Dredge

Highlight • Structure

Great trails cross the Creek over Murray Bridge as well as follow it underneath the bridge.

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20.6 km

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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22.7 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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25.3 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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30.3 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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33.7 km

Schwan Lake

Highlight • 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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50.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.1 km

9.50 km

2.76 km

1.03 km

618 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.2 km

9.81 km

2.12 km

Elevation

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Today

Friday 26 June

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West Cliff Cycleway – Natural Bridges State Beach loop from La Selva Beach

Capitola Village

Pleasure Point Beach

Woods Creek Harbor ⛵ Harbor Dredge

Beach Volleyball Courts

West Cliff Cycleway

Natural Bridges State Beach

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Schwan Lake

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