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Santa Cruz Lighthouse – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Lighthouse – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Santa Cruz

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3.2

(11)

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Santa Cruz Lighthouse – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Santa Cruz

00:56

19.1km

90m

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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 2, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.42 km for 165 m

After 10.5 km for 94 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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392 m

Duck Pond

Highlight • Lake

Paved bike trails on both banks of the river connected by a pedestrian/bike bridge at the level of this serene duck pond. An experimental homeless tent camp is on a large well managed lawn.

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3.05 km

Surfer Statue

Highlight • Monument

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

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3.49 km

Santa Cruz Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Scenic historic lighthouse on the coastal bluffs to help navigate the treacherous coastline. Today a small surfing museum.

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3.99 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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6.55 km

Natural Bridges State Beach viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Overview 20 minutes parking from the entrance of Tassajara

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7.50 km

Natural Bridges State Beach Trail, Creek, Butterfly Preserve

Highlight • Trail

Northern entrance to the coastal park from Delaware Ave. The trailhead is pedestrian and biker only, The former road goes straight to the beach, while smaller trails turn east into …

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8.53 km

Wilder Ranch Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Great paved dedicated bike trail several yards away from busy Highway 1, from Santa Cruz to Wilder Ranch State Park.

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18.4 km

Santa Cruz Riverwalk

Highlight • Trail

The Santa Cruz Riverwalk runs along the San Lorenzo River levee from the Highway 1 Bridge to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, providing easy access to downtown Santa Cruz.

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19.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

4.67 km

485 m

483 m

252 m

190 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.8 km

1.67 km

510 m

116 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 15 July

29°C

14°C

0 %

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Santa Cruz Lighthouse – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Santa Cruz

Duck Pond

Surfer Statue

Santa Cruz Lighthouse

West Cliff Cycleway

Natural Bridges State Beach viewpoint

Natural Bridges State Beach Trail, Creek, Butterfly Preserve

Wilder Ranch Bike Path

Santa Cruz Riverwalk

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