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Pleasure Point Beach – Schwan Lake loop from Santa Cruz

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Pleasure Point Beach – Schwan Lake loop from Santa Cruz

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Pleasure Point Beach – Schwan Lake loop from Santa Cruz

02:50

44.0km

550m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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20.2 km

Pringle Grove

Forest

23.7 km

Hooper Beach cliffs with a view of Capitola Pier 🏖️

Highlight • Beach

At the mouth of the Soquel River

Tip by

25.5 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

26.6 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

27.3 km

Corcoran Lagoon & Moe's Beach 🏖️ Santa Cruz

Highlight • Beach

28.9 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.

Tip by

29.4 km

Twin Lakes State Beach

Nature Reserve

30.5 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

31.1 km

Hagemann Gulch Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A wide modern 350-foot pedestrian/bike bridge to cross over an amazing natural canyon.

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33.2 km

Villa de Branciforte Historical Landmark

Highlight • Historical Site

This memorial commemorates the former Villa de Branciforte, established in the late 18th century. This place never prospered and was eventually annexed into the city of Santa Cruz in the …

Tip by

34.6 km

Isbel Grove

Forest

44.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.6 km

17.0 km

333 m

143 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.4 km

6.31 km

357 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

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Monday 18 May

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Pleasure Point Beach – Schwan Lake loop from Santa Cruz

Hooper Beach cliffs with a view of Capitola Pier 🏖️

Pleasure Point Beach

Moran Lake Beach and Park

Corcoran Lagoon & Moe's Beach 🏖️ Santa Cruz

Schwan Lake

Arana Gulch Park & bridge 🚲 Santa Cruz

Hagemann Gulch Bridge

Villa de Branciforte Historical Landmark

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