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Natural Bridges State Beach – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Rincon

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United States

California

Santa Cruz County

Natural Bridges State Beach – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Rincon

Hard

2.5

(14)

riders

Natural Bridges State Beach – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Rincon

03:44

60.7km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 3, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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

Natural Bridges State Beach

Highlight • Beach

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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Tip by

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.

Tip by

37.5 km

Memorials to deceased surfers overlooking Steamer Lane

Highlight • Monument

Life's short - ride !

Tip by

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.

Tip by

41.0 km

Seabright Beach

Beach

42.3 km

Twin Lakes State Beach

Nature Reserve

45.0 km

Moran Lake Beach

Beach

46.1 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

48.5 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

60.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.3 km

19.5 km

10.1 km

1.77 km

378 m

257 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

52.1 km

7.32 km

1.01 km

390 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Natural Bridges State Beach – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Rincon

Wilder Ranch State Park

Bonny Doon Beach

Natural Bridges State Beach

West Cliff Cycleway

Memorials to deceased surfers overlooking Steamer Lane

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Pleasure Point Beach

Capitola Village

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