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Capitola Village – Santa Cruz Boardwalk loop from Swift Halt

Capitola Village – Santa Cruz Boardwalk loop from Swift Halt

Easy

4.7

(1885)

6,267

riders

Capitola Village – Santa Cruz Boardwalk loop from Swift Halt

01:27

25.3km

150m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 3, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.66 km for 226 m

After 21.4 km for 226 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.43 km

Twin Lakes State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Wide sandy beach between the San Lorenzo river and the West Breakwater Jetty lighthouse

Tip by

6.58 km

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.

Tip by

8.20 km

Beach

8.86 km

Moran Lake Beach and Park

Highlight • Beach

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.

Tip by

12.4 km

Capitola Beach

Highlight • Beach

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. …

Tip by

12.6 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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18.4 km

Twin Lakes State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Twin Lakes State Beach features a mile of sandy shoreline for swimming and picnicking, situated near the Santa Cruz Harbor.

Adjacent Schwan Lake Park offers picturesque walking trails through oak …

Tip by

21.7 km

Santa Cruz Boardwalk

Highlight • Structure

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.

Tip by

22.4 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.

Tip by

25.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.4 km

2.52 km

891 m

722 m

494 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

12.0 km

919 m

Elevation

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Friday 17 July

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Capitola Village – Santa Cruz Boardwalk loop from Swift Halt

Twin Lakes State Beach

Schwan Lake

Moran Lake Beach and Park

Capitola Beach

Capitola Village

Twin Lakes State Beach

Santa Cruz Boardwalk

Beach Volleyball Courts

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