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Back Bay Drive – Back Bay Loop Trail loop from Discovery Shop

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Back Bay Drive – Back Bay Loop Trail loop from Discovery Shop

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Back Bay Drive – Back Bay Loop Trail loop from Discovery Shop

01:27

23.9km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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506 m

Bayside Drive Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Linear park along Bayside Dr, connecting the PCH at Corona del Mar town center with the waterfront along Newport Bay. It is crossed near its narrowest point by the tall Goldenrod Ave bridge reserved for bikes and pedestrians

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875 m

Begonia Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Large lawn park along Bayside Dr, together with the linear Bayside Park connecting the PCH at Corona del Mar town center with the waterfront along Newport Bay.

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4.42 km

View of Newport Harbor from Harbor House

Highlight • Viewpoint

The bridge crosses San Diego Creek, providing views of Newport Bay (also known as Newport Harbor). The area is known for its upmarket marinas, along with the Newport Center shopping and entertainment district, overlooking the bay.

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10.1 km

Back Bay Loop Trail (Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a smooth paved section of the Back Bay Loop Trail, approximately 2 miles (3.2k) in length along the north side of the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve.

Running …

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14.9 km

View of San Diego Creek

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this viewpoint on the Mountains to Sea Trail, adjacent to Eastbluff Drive, you get a nice view over San Diego Creek. This is a great spot to pause and …

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15.1 km

Back Bay Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a delightful stretch of road that goes along the Back Bay.

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19.3 km

Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve views

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cycling along Black Bay Drive, overlooking Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve, unveils stunning vistas of the estuary. Riders may spot diverse bird species like egrets and herons, while enjoying panoramic …

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20.1 km

Back Bay Loop Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Back Bay Loop Trail offers a 10.5-mile scenic route around Upper Newport Bay. The well-signed trail passes through landmarks like Upper Castaways Park, Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center, …

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23.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

2.87 km

2.60 km

1.14 km

612 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.1 km

9.65 km

167 m

Elevation

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Back Bay Drive – Back Bay Loop Trail loop from Discovery Shop

Bayside Drive Park

Begonia Park

View of Newport Harbor from Harbor House

Back Bay Loop Trail (Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve)

View of San Diego Creek

Back Bay Drive

Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve views

Back Bay Loop Trail

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