Mission Bay Park – Old Point Loma Lighthouse loop from Balboa Avenue Transit Center

Mission Bay Park – Old Point Loma Lighthouse loop from Balboa Avenue Transit Center

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Mission Bay Park – Old Point Loma Lighthouse loop from Balboa Avenue Transit Center

02:36

56.6km

300m

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 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 20.9 km for 109 m

After 21.2 km for 109 m

After 21.5 km for 239 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.14 km

Mission Bay Park

Highlight • Lake

Mission Bay is a beautiful aquatic park with 4,235 acres of water surrounded by parks, recreational facilities, and scenic views. This man-made bay offers a variety of water activities such as sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, jet skiing, as well as beach volleyball.

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4.14 km

Mission Bay Park

Highlight • Lake

All told, Mission Bay's convoluted shoreline rambles along for about 27 miles. You can trace almost half that length, plus part of the San Diego River, on 12 miles of easy bike paths.

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21.1 km

Old Point Loma Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Old Point Loma Lighthouse was constructed in 1854 but first illuminated in late 1855, due to the wait for the ordered Fresnel lens. The height of the lighthouse, 422 feet above sea level, soon proved a problem as it was often in low clouds and fog. Therefore, a new lighthouse was built on lower ground in 1891.

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21.6 km

Cabrillo National Monument and Statue

Highlight • Monument

Towering statue commemorating the famous explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo.

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32.1 km

San Diego River Bikeway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Works for everything with wheels on it! 😉

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43.8 km

Mission Bay Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail guides you alongside Mission Bay, providing picturesque views throughout. During this stretch, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy the views of Fiesta Island and SeaWorld.

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