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Corralitos

Pleasure Point Beach – Capitola Village loop from Bradley Elementary School

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Road cycling routes
United States
California
Santa Cruz County
Corralitos

Pleasure Point Beach – Capitola Village loop from Bradley Elementary School

Hard

2.8

(19)

82

riders

Pleasure Point Beach – Capitola Village loop from Bradley Elementary School

04:34

85.2km

1,200m

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: September 9, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 58.2 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

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

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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2

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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3

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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4

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

7

59.8 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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8

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 …

Tip by

61.4 km

Beach

Beach

62.1 km

Moran Lake Beach

Beach

11

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.

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12

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.

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B

85.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

62.1 km

21.1 km

778 m

501 m

340 m

215 m

132 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

63.7 km

20.0 km

1.49 km

132 m

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Wednesday 21 October

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