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Pleasure Point Beach – Cliff Vista loop from Capitola

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Pleasure Point Beach – Cliff Vista loop from Capitola

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Pleasure Point Beach – Cliff Vista loop from Capitola

01:15

18.7km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 8.08 km for 350 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

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1.17 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

1.81 km

Hooper Beach cliffs with a view of Capitola Pier 🏖️

Highlight • Beach

At the mouth of the Soquel River

Tip by

3.58 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

4.68 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

9.34 km

Cliff Vista

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sweeping views of the estuary and the Pacific beach

Tip by

10.9 km

Woods Creek Harbor ⛵ Harbor Dredge

Highlight • Structure

Great trails cross the Creek over Murray Bridge as well as follow it underneath the bridge.

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12.0 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.

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13.6 km

Corcoran Lagoon & Moe's Beach 🏖️ Santa Cruz

Highlight • Beach

18.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

4.03 km

1.76 km

819 m

413 m

334 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.25 km

7.59 km

1.84 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 20 July

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Pleasure Point Beach – Cliff Vista loop from Capitola

Capitola Village

Hooper Beach cliffs with a view of Capitola Pier 🏖️

Pleasure Point Beach

Moran Lake Beach and Park

Cliff Vista

Woods Creek Harbor ⛵ Harbor Dredge

Schwan Lake

Corcoran Lagoon & Moe's Beach 🏖️ Santa Cruz

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