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Manresa State Beach – Sunset State Beach loop from Freedom

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Manresa State Beach – Sunset State Beach loop from Freedom

Hard

4.9

(8714)

8,715

riders

Manresa State Beach – Sunset State Beach loop from Freedom

05:29

89.7km

780m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Elkhorn Highlands Reserve (Closed Area)

Elkhorn Slough Ecological Reserve

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.12 km

Santa Cruz Long-Toed Salamander Ecological Reserve

Nature Reserve

11.4 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.

Tip by

12.5 km

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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17.4 km

Sunset State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Sunset State Beach is a large park surrounded by fertile farmland. The beach stretches 3 miles down to the mouth of the Pajaro River. The park offers a wooded campground, picnic areas, and 200-foot-high dunes.

Tip by

21.4 km

Salsipuedes-Pajarro Cycleway

Highlight • Cycleway

21.5 km

Pajaro River

Highlight • River

The first bridge upstream on the Pajaro River from the ocean is on quiet Thurwachter Rd, with little traffic and great views.

Tip by

80.2 km

Drinking fountain and covered picnic area

Highlight • Rest Area

A welcome place to stop and refill water bottles in Corralitos, with a well-maintained drinking fountain. There is also a nice covered picnic area to stop and eat.

Tip by

89.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.8 km

22.7 km

5.46 km

2.90 km

Surfaces

80.1 km

9.05 km

300 m

217 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Today

Wednesday 5 August

21°C

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Manresa State Beach – Sunset State Beach loop from Freedom

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