Oceanside Beach and Pier – Carlsbad loop from Encinitas Station

Oceanside Beach and Pier – Carlsbad loop from Encinitas Station

Moderate

4.6

(1786)

12,485

riders

Oceanside Beach and Pier – Carlsbad loop from Encinitas Station

02:11

50.2km

280m

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: August 3, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 22.0 km for 3.22 km

Permit required

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

13.1 km

Tamarack Beach

Highlight • Beach

Tamarack Beach spans the length from the warm water jetties to south of Tamarack Avenue al the way to Frazee Beach near Carlsbad Village Drive. Tamarack beach is great kids and families. Activities you can do on this beach include swimming, surfing, kayaking, windsurfing, fishing and scuba diving.

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15.0 km

Carlsbad Boulevard Coastal Trail Bike Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Carlsbad Boulevard is a picturesque cycling route along the coast. This scenic road boasts a dedicated bike lane, making it popular among cyclists for its stunning ocean views and relatively flat terrain. Along the way the route passes by beautiful beaches and charming seaside neighborhoods.

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20.9 km

Harbor Drive Marina and Sea Lion Viewing

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This pleasant, scenic road take you right along the water with fantastic views of the harbor and various boats moored here. If you're lucky you might see seals and sea lions lounging on the docks in the sun!

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27.0 km

Oceanside Beach and Pier

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

The best of Oceanside, ride the harbor and then down into Carlsbad. Flat with some traffic bit you can take the whole road since it's a low speed cruising area.

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33.2 km

Carlsbad

Highlight • Settlement

Carlsbad makes a good spot to take a break on your cycle and refuel with plenty of options for a coffee or a bite to eat.

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40.3 km

Carlsbad State Beach Campground

Highlight • Beach

Several miles long linear campground along the crest of the coastal bluffs above the sandy beach. Here in the middle there's a camp store.

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42.3 km

South Ponto Beach

Highlight • Beach

Wide sandy ocean beach at the mouth of the Batiquitos Lagoon

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46.3 km

Quail Hollow Drive

Highlight • Structure

50.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.9 km

7.67 km

1.18 km

1.17 km

240 m

150 m

Surfaces

45.7 km

4.12 km

473 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 5 October

34°C

22°C

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Comments

September 22, 2023,Easy rain ride

I rented this unit at Moonlight Beach when I landed in California 9 years ago. I thought I had a bargin back then at $1500/mo. Today, it's going for $2550/month!