Sunset State Beach – Manresa State Beach loop from Seacliff State Beach

Sunset State Beach – Manresa State Beach loop from Seacliff State Beach

Moderate

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Sunset State Beach – Manresa State Beach loop from Seacliff State Beach

04:07

89.7km

760m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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The surface for a segment of your route may not be suitable

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

After 34.2 km for 343 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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14.8 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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72.0 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.

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72.1 km

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.

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77.3 km

Monterey Bay Academy 🎓

Highlight • Settlement

Not just a teaching campus: there's also an excellent beach, and connection to Manresa Uplands State Beach

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79.9 km

Manresa State Beach ⛺ Uplands campground

Highlight • Beach

81.0 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.

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82.1 km