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West Cliff Multipurpose Cycleway loop — Santa Cruz

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West Cliff Multipurpose Cycleway loop — Santa Cruz

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West Cliff Multipurpose Cycleway loop — Santa Cruz

00:43

11.7km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 26, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 10.9 km for 226 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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765 m

Ocean View Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Next to the San Lorenzo River, you'll find this lovely park where, besides some fun slides, benches, and shaded lawns, you can find restrooms. Ideal for a little break before continuing with the route.

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2.06 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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2.41 km

Beach Volleyball Courts

Highlight • Rest Area

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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4.07 km

Surfing Museum

Highlight • Monument

Tiny museum overlooking a renowned surf spot. The museum has photographs, surfboards and artifacts on the surfing history in Santa Cruz.

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4.55 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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11.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

747 m

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.00 km

3.48 km

169 m

Elevation

This route was planned by komoot.

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West Cliff Cycleway

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