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View of San Diego Creek – Balboa Island Ferry loop from Discovery Shop

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View of San Diego Creek – Balboa Island Ferry loop from Discovery Shop

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View of San Diego Creek – Balboa Island Ferry loop from Discovery Shop

01:57

33.0km

180m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 15, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 28.6 km for 282 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.18 km

Balboa Island

Highlight • Settlement

Pleasant small island community in Newport Bay, connected by a bridge to the mainland on the North side at Bayside Drive, and by a ferry to the Balboa Peninsula to …

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4.86 km

Newport Bay

Lake

5.38 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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9.51 km

Back Bay Loop Trail (Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve)

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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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14.3 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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15.5 km

View of Upper Newport Bay Estuary

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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18.7 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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25.7 km

Newport Oceanfront Trail, with Ben Carlson Memorial Statue

Highlight • Cycleway

In McFadden Square, a memorial stands to Newport Beach lifeguard Ben Carlson, who died in 2014 rescuing a swimmer in distress.

The lifeguard HQ in the city is named after …

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28.6 km

Balboa Island Ferry

Highlight • Structure

The Balboa Island Car Ferry in Newport Beach, California, provides a convenient crossing between Balboa Island and the Balboa Peninsula. The ferry reaches a top speed of four miles per …

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33.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.0 km

4.41 km

2.55 km

1.20 km

866 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

9.61 km

412 m

Elevation

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View of San Diego Creek – Balboa Island Ferry loop from Discovery Shop

Balboa Island

View of Newport Harbor from Harbor House

Back Bay Loop Trail (Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve)

View of San Diego Creek

View of Upper Newport Bay Estuary

Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve views

Newport Oceanfront Trail, with Ben Carlson Memorial Statue

Balboa Island Ferry

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