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Santa Cruz County
Pleasure Point

Capitola Village – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Capitola

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
California
Santa Cruz County
Pleasure Point

Capitola Village – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Capitola

Moderate

4.9

(2910)

18,802

riders

Capitola Village – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Capitola

02:09

47.3km

470m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 3, 2026

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After 28.5 km for 91 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.18 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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2

14.8 km

Great overview of the Monterey Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

19.2 km

Branciforte Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Branciforte Drive is a beautiful and mellow road to ride. The climbs are gentle compared to other roads in the area.

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4

26.5 km

Isbel Grove

Highlight • Forest

Isbel Grove is a forest beside Branciforte Dog Park in Delaveaga Park with wonderful views.

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29.8 km

Duck Island Pond

Lake

6

30.2 km

Santa Cruz Riverwalk

Highlight • Trail

The Santa Cruz Riverwalk runs along the San Lorenzo River levee from the Highway 1 Bridge to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, providing easy access to downtown Santa Cruz.

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7

32.5 km

Surfer Statue

Highlight • Monument

A statue to commemorate the many surfers 🏄 🏄‍♂️ 🏄‍♀️ from/in Santa Cruz

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8

33.4 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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9

36.7 km

Northern entrance to the coastal park from Delaware Ave. The trailhead is pedestrian and biker only, The former road goes straight to the beach, while smaller trails turn east into …

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B

47.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.5 km

22.5 km

1.07 km

174 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.9 km

2.24 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Sunday 12 July

23°C

13°C

12 %

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