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West Cliff Drive
This winding 3-mile bike and walking trail feature one of the best views of the Santa Cruz coast.
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West Cliff Drive Details
This winding 3-mile bike and walking trail feature one of the best views of the Santa Cruz coast. It extends from Natural Bridges State Beach all the way to the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf. Cycling along West Cliff Drive, make sure to peer at the ocean now and then to see if you can spot any dolphins or whales swimming offshore. Approximately halfway through the trail sits Lighthouse Point, which overlooks the popular Steamers Lane surf break. It is also worth popping into the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, which is located inside the lighthouse itself.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around West Cliff Drive
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0.3 mi away
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The main beach in Californias most prominent surf town has more than just sand and surf.
0.5 mi away
Santa Cruz
The main beach in Californias most prominent surf town has more than just sand and surf.
0.5 mi away
Twin Lakes State Beach
This mile-long stretch of beach overlooks the sparkling Monterey Bay, making this a scenic place to spend the day swimming or picnicking.
1.2 mi away
Lighthouse Field State Beach
There are many amazing surf spots in Santa Cruz, including this small state beach on the north end of Monterey Bay, which is home to the iconic Steamer Lane surfing area and the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.
1.2 mi away
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
This park is home to the last remaining building from the 12th California Mission (Mision la Exaltacion de la Santa Cruz) that was founded in 1791.
