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Back Bay Drive – Back Bay Loop Trail loop from Costa Mesa

Bike touring routes & trails

Back Bay Drive – Back Bay Loop Trail loop from Costa Mesa

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4.5

(3681)

19,386

riders

Back Bay Drive – Back Bay Loop Trail loop from Costa Mesa

01:09

19.5km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.31 km

View of San Diego Creek

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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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5.49 km

Back Bay Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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

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9.67 km

Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve views

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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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10.5 km

Back Bay Loop Trail

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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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14.5 km

View of Upper Newport Bay Estuary

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Take in some pretty sweet views across San Diego Creek along this lovely section of low traffic / no traffic MUP connecting Newport Bay to Irvine.

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19.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.6 km

443 m

424 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

7.03 km

114 m

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