Distance (mi) = 32.8
Ave Speed (mph) = 10.0
Max Speed (mph) = 28.1
Time (h:m) = 3:10
Route:
Highway 1 S, Davenport, West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
I left Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel at 9:00 am on the way to my three night respite in Santa Cruz to stay with my long time friends Chad and Patricia. It was beautiful day and the Northwest winds were blowing giving me a boost along Highway 1 S. If only I had a spinnaker, I would have set it ... the following winds were that perfect.
I passed the Highway 1 Brewing Co. two miles South of the hostel. They are closed in the mornings but they offer locally brewed beer and pub fare for lunch and dinner. A good place to know if you are staying at the hostel since it is only a short ride away.
In Davenport which is about 15 miles down the road, there are several good restaurants to stop for breakfast or lunch. My favorite is the Whale City Bakery and Cafe offering espresso, pastries, breakfast and lunch menu, and very good WiFi. An alternative place is the Roadhouse Restaurant a bit further down the road. It is a bit pricier and has a gift shop.
There is a relatively new bike path starting about four miles from Santa Cruz. Watch for the sign "Bike Route" on the right and it will take you into Santa Cruz paralleling Highway 1. Once reaching the city limits, head to Westcliff Dr. by the ocean and follow it into downtown ... it is an easy and scenic ride along the water.
The downtown area has many shops, restaurants and eateries for any taste or budget. The Santa Cruz Roasting Company traditionally has the best coffee and espresso. A new coffeehouse called the Verve Coffee Roasters has opened several years ago with very upscale decor and is worthy to check out in the downtown area.
For seafood lovers, especially calamari, I recommend the Riva Fish House on the wharf.
Ave Speed (mph) = 10.0
Max Speed (mph) = 28.1
Time (h:m) = 3:10
Route:
Highway 1 S, Davenport, West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
I left Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel at 9:00 am on the way to my three night respite in Santa Cruz to stay with my long time friends Chad and Patricia. It was beautiful day and the Northwest winds were blowing giving me a boost along Highway 1 S. If only I had a spinnaker, I would have set it ... the following winds were that perfect.
I passed the Highway 1 Brewing Co. two miles South of the hostel. They are closed in the mornings but they offer locally brewed beer and pub fare for lunch and dinner. A good place to know if you are staying at the hostel since it is only a short ride away.
In Davenport which is about 15 miles down the road, there are several good restaurants to stop for breakfast or lunch. My favorite is the Whale City Bakery and Cafe offering espresso, pastries, breakfast and lunch menu, and very good WiFi. An alternative place is the Roadhouse Restaurant a bit further down the road. It is a bit pricier and has a gift shop.
There is a relatively new bike path starting about four miles from Santa Cruz. Watch for the sign "Bike Route" on the right and it will take you into Santa Cruz paralleling Highway 1. Once reaching the city limits, head to Westcliff Dr. by the ocean and follow it into downtown ... it is an easy and scenic ride along the water.
The downtown area has many shops, restaurants and eateries for any taste or budget. The Santa Cruz Roasting Company traditionally has the best coffee and espresso. A new coffeehouse called the Verve Coffee Roasters has opened several years ago with very upscale decor and is worthy to check out in the downtown area.
For seafood lovers, especially calamari, I recommend the Riva Fish House on the wharf.
Chad welcomed me with a flower vase arrangement from his garden
RSS Feed
