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Pleasure Point Beach – Capitola Village loop from Bradley Elementary School

Pleasure Point Beach – Capitola Village loop from Bradley Elementary School

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Pleasure Point Beach – Capitola Village loop from Bradley Elementary School

04:55

85.3km

1,430m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 58.3 km for 501 m

Open: • May-October, Friday: 3:00 PM-8:00 PM • Saturday-Sunday: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.54 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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1.56 km

Eureka Canyon

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

Eureka Canyon Road is a ride you must have experienced at least once if you are in the Santa Cruz/Aptos area. Starting from Corralitos, you start climbing this small road …

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15.8 km

Top of Eureka Canyon

Highlight • Summit

This is the top of a 6 mile climb, Eureka Canyon road! Bumpy pavement and beautiful views.

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47.1 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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54.4 km

Isbel Grove

Forest

59.4 km

Twin Lakes State Beach

Nature Reserve

59.8 km

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.

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59.9 km

Twin Lakes State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Twin Lakes State Beach features a mile of sandy shoreline for swimming and picnicking, situated near the Santa Cruz Harbor.

Adjacent Schwan Lake Park offers picturesque walking trails through oak …

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61.4 km

Beach

62.1 km

Moran Lake Beach

Beach

63.2 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

65.6 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

85.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

62.3 km

20.9 km

841 m

499 m

408 m

268 m

127 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

63.5 km

20.2 km

1.57 km

127 m

Elevation

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Highest point (580 m)

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Pleasure Point Beach – Capitola Village loop from Bradley Elementary School

Drinking fountain and covered picnic area

Eureka Canyon

Top of Eureka Canyon

Branciforte Drive

Schwan Lake

Twin Lakes State Beach

Pleasure Point Beach

Capitola Village

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