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Capitola Village – Rio Del Mar Beach loop from Rio del Mar

Capitola Village – Rio Del Mar Beach loop from Rio del Mar

Hard

4.8

(3986)

7,367

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Capitola Village – Rio Del Mar Beach loop from Rio del Mar

06:21

86.6km

1,580m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 3, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 33.2 km for 11.6 km

After 44.9 km for 828 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.8 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.

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46.5 km

End of the Road @ Loma Prieta

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of Watsonville and the Monterey Peninsula from just below the peak of Loma Prieta. This is where the road get much more rough then transitions to gravel. At the top of a good, long, sometimes steep road climb.

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55.2 km

Regale Vineyards

Highlight • Structure

If you're in Santa Cruz, Regale Vineyards is a must-visit. Nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains, it offers more than just great wine – the views are incredible. Whether you're …

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73.1 km

Pringle Grove

Highlight • Forest

Pringle Grove is a small-forested area that has Soquel San Jose Road passing through. Although the route follows a busy road, you'll also pass through a lush green area, which …

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76.1 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. …

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76.2 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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82.6 km

Seacliff State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Seacliff State Beach is a long stretch of sand backed by bluffs and is best known for its concrete freighter, the SS Palo Alto, lying in the water just off the beach.

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83.1 km

Rio Del Mar Beach

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful coast and beach in Aptos. Flat riding to ride along the coast (or jump into the water)

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86.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

73.6 km

10.1 km

2.02 km

871 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

59.1 km

15.0 km

12.4 km

227 m

Elevation

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Highest point (920 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Capitola Village – Rio Del Mar Beach loop from Rio del Mar

Drinking fountain and covered picnic area

End of the Road @ Loma Prieta

Regale Vineyards

Pringle Grove

Capitola Beach

Capitola Village

Seacliff State Beach

Rio Del Mar Beach

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