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Santa Cruz County

Pleasure Point Beach – Cliff Vista loop from New Brighton State Beach

Bike touring routes & trails

Santa Cruz County

Pleasure Point Beach – Cliff Vista loop from New Brighton State Beach

Moderate

3.0

(21)

28

riders

Pleasure Point Beach – Cliff Vista loop from New Brighton State Beach

01:34

25.0km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: August 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.4 km for 226 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

1

1.54 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.

Tip by

2

2.18 km

Hooper Beach cliffs with a view of Capitola Pier 🏖️

Highlight • Beach

At the mouth of the Soquel River

Tip by

3

3.98 km

Pleasure Point Beach

Highlight • Beach

Pleasure Point Beach is a popular surf spot and is part of Pleasure Point Park. The park also features restrooms, picnic tables, and offers great views.

Tip by

4

5.07 km

Moran Lake Beach and Park

Highlight • Beach

Moran Lake Beach is part of the 9.2-acre Moran Lake Park. The beach stretches about a mile long and is a popular surf spot. The park offers restrooms, picnic tables, and outdoor showers.

Tip by

5

7.40 km

Schwan Lake

Highlight • Lake

Schwan Lake is part of Twin Lakes State Park and was originally known as Schwan Lagoon when it connected to the ocean. Harbor construction restricted the flow of water from the ocean, transforming it into a freshwater lake.

Tip by

6

14.0 km

Cliff Vista

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sweeping views of the estuary and the Pacific beach

Tip by

15.4 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

8

16.4 km

Arana Gulch Park & bridge 🚲 Santa Cruz

Highlight • Cycleway

Quiet park with a wide an wild river to loop around the harbor at the city center as a shortcut trail without cars

Tip by

9

19.3 km

Corcoran Lagoon & Moe's Beach 🏖️ Santa Cruz

Highlight • Beach

B

25.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.3 km

1.22 km

471 m

469 m

311 m

231 m

Surfaces

16.0 km

7.64 km

966 m

387 m

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Thursday 27 August

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