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Esplanade Park and Viewing Point – Capitola Village loop from Santa Cruz Mountains

Esplanade Park and Viewing Point – Capitola Village loop from Santa Cruz Mountains

Hard

4.6

(2313)

13,380

riders

Esplanade Park and Viewing Point – Capitola Village loop from Santa Cruz Mountains

02:55

53.1km

940m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 3, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 24.7 km for 267 m

After 26.6 km for 234 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.45 km

Regale Vineyards

Highlight • Structure

If you're in Santa Cruz, Regale Vineyards is a must-visit. Nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains, it offers more than just great wine – the views are incredible. Whether you're …

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23.3 km

Pringle Grove

Highlight • Forest

Pringle Grove is a small-forested area that has Soquel San Jose Road passing through. Although the route follows a busy road, you'll also pass through a lush green area, which …

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26.3 km

A picturesque seaside town, features colorful Venetian cottages, shops, and restaurants overlooking Soquel Creek and the Pacific. The pastel cottages, part hotel and part private homes, create a charming scene. …

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26.5 km

Capitola Beach and Venetian Cottages

Highlight • Beach

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26.7 km

Esplanade Park and Viewing Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice little park under the cliffs with great views of Capitola and across the bay to Monterey

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26.8 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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53.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.7 km

3.60 km

507 m

299 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

52.3 km

428 m

384 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

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Esplanade Park and Viewing Point – Capitola Village loop from Santa Cruz Mountains

Regale Vineyards

Pringle Grove

Soquel Creek 🌅 Capitola Beach

Capitola Beach

Capitola Beach and Venetian Cottages

Esplanade Park and Viewing Point

Capitola Village

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