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Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz Lighthouse – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Santa Cruz

Hiking trails & Routes

Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz Lighthouse – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Santa Cruz

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(21)

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Santa Cruz Lighthouse – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Santa Cruz

02:12

8.59km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

517 m

Cowells Cove Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Small protected cove below the cliffs, visible from the trail above.

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2

806 m

Surfer Statue

Highlight • Monument

A statue to commemorate the many surfers 🏄 🏄‍♂️ 🏄‍♀️ from/in Santa Cruz

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1.06 km

Memorials to deceased surfers overlooking Steamer Lane

Highlight • Monument

Life's short - ride !

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4

1.26 km

Santa Cruz Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Scenic historic lighthouse on the coastal bluffs to help navigate the treacherous coastline. Today a small surfing museum.

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5

1.75 km

West Cliff Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

A natural arch was eroded out of the soft cliffs by the waves on the edge of one of Santa Cruz' iconic surf spots

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6

1.77 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.

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7

4.32 km

Natural Bridges State Beach

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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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8

4.37 km

Natural Bridges State Beach viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Overview 20 minutes parking from the entrance of Tassajara

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8.59 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.44 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.37 km

707 m

417 m

< 100 m

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