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Pleasure Point Beach – Capitola Village loop from Rincon

Pleasure Point Beach – Capitola Village loop from Rincon

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Pleasure Point Beach – Capitola Village loop from Rincon

04:56

95.7km

1,330m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 7.83 km for 606 m

Closed: • June 1, 2026-September 1, 2026 (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.05 km

Sycamore Grove

Nature Reserve

9.06 km

Twin Lakes State Beach

Nature Reserve

9.48 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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9.59 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 preserves and coastal grasslands, ideal for dog-walking and bird watching. The day-use area operates from sunrise to sunset.

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11.1 km

Beach

11.8 km

Moran Lake Beach

Beach

12.9 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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15.3 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

35.3 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.

Tip by

35.3 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 in the forest in a very quiet and lush environment. As you get to the top of Eureka Canyon, you will get stunning views of the hills and the coast.

Tip by

49.6 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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89.1 km

Felton Covered Bridge County Park

Highlight • Bridge

The Felton Covered Bridge claims to be the tallest covered bridge in the US. It crosses the San Lorenzo River in Felton. Built in 1892, the bridge employs a Brown truss structural system and is approximately 80 feet long. Free access, restrooms, water. scparks.com/Home/Parks/ListofAllCountyParks/FeltonCoveredBridge.aspx

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95.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.8 km

40.6 km

219 m

145 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

76.3 km

19.0 km

351 m

152 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

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Pleasure Point Beach – Capitola Village loop from Rincon

Schwan Lake

Twin Lakes State Beach

Pleasure Point Beach

Capitola Village

Drinking fountain and covered picnic area

Eureka Canyon

Top of Eureka Canyon

Felton Covered Bridge County Park

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