Natural Bridges State Beach – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Rincon

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Natural Bridges State Beach – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Rincon

Hard

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Natural Bridges State Beach – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Rincon

03:47

61.8km

490m

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: October 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 39.8 km for 226 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

3.05 km

Sycamore Grove

Nature Reserve

11.3 km

Wilder Ranch State Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Wilder Ranch State Park was formerly a dairy ranch with restored ranch buildings that now serve as a museum. It also offers an extensive trail network for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.

Tip by

20.9 km

Bonny Doon Beach

Highlight • Beach

Free day use, sandy descent to the wide cove.

Tip by

34.4 km

Superb Natural Bridge Beach, known for its natural arches made of fine clay or mud rock, carved out by time, water and winds.

The place is also known for hosting a colony of monarch butterflies, more than 150,000 of which come to settle there for the winter. If you're lucky, you might also spot whales!

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36.7 km

West Cliff Cycleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This 3-mile paved trail follows the southern coastline of Santa Cruz. Here it offers spectacular views of a natural bridge eroded into the cliffs by waves and wind.

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37.5 km

Memorials to deceased surfers overlooking Steamer Lane

Highlight • Monument

Life's short - ride !

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39.4 km

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Highlight • Beach

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is California's oldest surviving amusement park. This 24-acre park was founded in 1907 and offers old-fashioned carnival games and food booths.

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41.0 km

Seabright Beach

Beach

43.4 km

Twin Lakes State Beach

Nature Reserve

46.1 km

Moran Lake Beach

Beach

47.2 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.

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49.6 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.

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61.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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