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Santa Cruz County
Pleasure Point

Pleasure Point Beach – Natural Bridges State Beach loop from Capitola

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United States
California
Santa Cruz County
Pleasure Point

Pleasure Point Beach – Natural Bridges State Beach loop from Capitola

Easy

2.9

(28)

69

riders

Pleasure Point Beach – Natural Bridges State Beach loop from Capitola

01:34

24.5km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.3 km for 255 m

After 15.1 km for 255 m

After 18.7 km for 226 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

645 m

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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2

1.74 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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3

2.42 km

4.50 km

Twin Lakes State Beach

Nature Reserve

5

13.3 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.

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Tip by

6

18.0 km

Beach Volleyball Courts

Highlight • Beach

There are 18 beach volleyball courts on the main beach in Santa Cruz. They are first come, first served, but also available for rent. These courts are frequented by both amateur and professional players.

Tip by

7

18.3 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

8

20.6 km

Woods Creek Harbor ⛵ Harbor Dredge

Highlight • Structure

Great trails cross the Creek over Murray Bridge as well as follow it underneath the bridge.

Tip by

9

21.7 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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24.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.9 km

3.68 km

2.01 km

1.13 km

786 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.6 km

7.61 km

1.18 km

116 m

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Sunday 23 August

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