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Santa Cruz Lighthouse – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Scotts Valley

Santa Cruz Lighthouse – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Scotts Valley

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Santa Cruz Lighthouse – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Scotts Valley

01:43

33.7km

310m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: March 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.3 km for 226 m

After 13.9 km for 165 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.9 km

Ocean View Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Shaded lawns, restrooms, drinking water

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11.6 km

Santa Cruz Boardwalk

Highlight • Structure

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.

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12.3 km

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.

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13.6 km

Surfer Statue

Highlight • Monument

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

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14.0 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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14.5 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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17.1 km

Natural Bridges State Beach viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Overview 20 minutes parking from the entrance of Tassajara

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23.4 km

Santa Cruz Riverwalk

Highlight • Trail

The Santa Cruz Riverwalk runs along the San Lorenzo River levee from the Highway 1 Bridge to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, providing easy access to downtown Santa Cruz.

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23.8 km

Duck Island Pond

Lake

33.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

14.4 km

2.67 km

461 m

345 m

Surfaces

28.0 km

4.96 km

734 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

20°C

8°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Santa Cruz Lighthouse – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Scotts Valley

Ocean View Park

Santa Cruz Boardwalk

Beach Volleyball Courts

Surfer Statue

Santa Cruz Lighthouse

West Cliff Cycleway

Natural Bridges State Beach viewpoint

Santa Cruz Riverwalk

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