Manresa State Beach – Sunset State Beach loop from Seacliff State Beach

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Manresa State Beach – Sunset State Beach loop from Seacliff State Beach

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Manresa State Beach – Sunset State Beach loop from Seacliff State Beach

02:05

34.4km

300m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

26 m

Aptos Village

Highlight • Settlement

A nice, small place, unfortunately a bit off the hiking trails, so that you have to walk a long time on the road to get in or out of the place. But the town center is worth it.

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Tip by

8.27 km

Just another amazing beach along the 60+ miles long sandy crescent formed by the Monterey Bay coastline. Cars have to pay $10 to park here, but hiking / biking in is free, and there are many more parking opportunities nearby.

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13.2 km

Sunset State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Sunset State Beach is a large park surrounded by fertile farmland. The beach stretches 3 miles down to the mouth of the Pajaro River. The park offers a wooded campground, picnic areas, and 200-foot-high dunes.

Tip by

17.2 km

Pajaro River

Highlight • River

The first bridge upstream on the Pajaro River from the ocean is on quiet Thurwachter Rd, with little traffic and great views.

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17.4 km

Salsipuedes-Pajarro Cycleway

Highlight • Cycleway

27.3 km

La Selva Beach

Highlight • Settlement

La Selva Beach is a small community north of Watsonville. It is mostly known as home to Manresa State Beach, but it also has a post office, corner store, fire department, library, and a few shops.

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34.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.7 km

4.97 km

733 m

Surfaces

33.6 km

843 m