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Santa Cruz County

Manresa State Beach – Sunset State Beach loop from Sunset Wetland Natural Preserve

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
California
Santa Cruz County

Manresa State Beach – Sunset State Beach loop from Sunset Wetland Natural Preserve

Hard

2.5

(11)

33

riders

Manresa State Beach – Sunset State Beach loop from Sunset Wetland Natural Preserve

04:35

75.5km

610m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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New Brighton State Beach

Moss Landing State Wildlife Area

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

8.25 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

2

20.2 km

Pot Belly Beach

Highlight • Beach

Enjoy the peaceful shores of Pot Belly Beach, part of New Brighton State Beach. ️ Relax with your furry friend on leash, explore, or take a refreshing dip. This hidden gem is perfect for escaping the crowds.

Tip by

21.4 km

New Brighton State Beach

Nature Reserve

4

34.9 km

Manresa State Beach

Highlight • Beach

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.

Tip by

5

39.9 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

6

43.8 km

Salsipuedes-Pajarro Cycleway

Highlight • Cycleway

7

44.0 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

8

56.7 km

Moss Landing Harbor

Highlight • Structure

9

57.5 km

Elkhorn Slough 🌊 Moss Landing

Highlight • River

Popular kayaking destination to explore the wildlife in the estuary

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B

75.5 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.7 km

10.5 km

4.09 km

1.98 km

269 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

67.8 km

5.43 km

2.28 km

< 100 m

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