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Stage 7: Carmel Valley to Santa Cruz — California Coastal Trail

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Stage 7: Carmel Valley to Santa Cruz — California Coastal Trail

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July 15, 2025

Stage 7: Carmel Valley to Santa Cruz — California Coastal Trail

Hard

07:13

123km

17.0km/h

710m

820m

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Overview

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 122 km for 226 m

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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453 m

Carmel Valley Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Delightful valley through vineyards, nature and small hamlets, with the moderately traveled road following the gentle turns of Carmel Creek

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23.1 km

Carmel-by-the-Sea

Highlight • Settlement

This picturesque little town south of 17 Mile Dr is a sight in itself. Beautiful wooden houses, numerous art galleries, and the hometown of several Hollywood stars. Clint Eastwood even …

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24.0 km

This world-famous scenic route winds along the Monterey Peninsula, offering access to some of California’s most iconic coastal landscapes; from wind-swept cypress trees and dramatic cliffs to historic mansions and …

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47.6 km

Fishermans Wharf

Highlight • Settlement

The wooden former landing docks of the historically important fishing fleet have been converted to a shopping and dining tourist attraction. Like in San Francisco, the wharf is also a good place to watch seals and sailboats.

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60.0 km

Fort Ord Dunes State Park

Highlight • Beach

Long stretch of undisturbed-looking dunes along Monterey Bay, protected as a former military base.

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70.9 km

Pezzini Farms & coffee

Highlight • Cafe

Great stop for refueling, along the highway. Good coffee, fresh fruit and delicious artichoke cupcakes!

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123 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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Way Types & Surfaces

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63.7 km

48.7 km

7.01 km

1.83 km

914 m

398 m

175 m

Surfaces

96.1 km

25.5 km

871 m

189 m

175 m

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Stage 7: Carmel Valley to Santa Cruz — California Coastal Trail

Carmel Valley Road

Carmel-by-the-Sea

17-mile Drive

Fishermans Wharf

Fort Ord Dunes State Park

Pezzini Farms & coffee

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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