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Pleasure Point Beach – Capitola Village loop from Capitola

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Road cycling routes
United States
California
Santa Cruz County
Capitola

Pleasure Point Beach – Capitola Village loop from Capitola

Easy

3.1

(20)

98

riders

Pleasure Point Beach – Capitola Village loop from Capitola

00:56

15.8km

100m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.56 km for 153 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.25 km

Soquel Creek 🌅 Capitola Beach

Highlight • Beach

2

3.66 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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3

4.76 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.

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4

6.98 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 …

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5

7.64 km

Santa Cruz Harbor ⛵

Highlight • Structure

6

8.22 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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7

14.1 km

Capitola Beach

Highlight • Beach

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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8

14.2 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

15.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

2.76 km

1.73 km

652 m

211 m

Surfaces

9.16 km

5.66 km

952 m

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Wednesday 21 October

21°C

13°C

79 %

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