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South Carlsbad State Beach – Coastal Rail Trail loop from Carlsbad

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South Carlsbad State Beach – Coastal Rail Trail loop from Carlsbad

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South Carlsbad State Beach – Coastal Rail Trail loop from Carlsbad

02:28

41.7km

190m

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: July 20, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.49 km

South Carlsbad State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Miles of soft sandy beach. No infrastructure development, so a mostly natural beach.

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7.50 km

Batiquitos Lagoon bridge - South Carlsbad State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Wide sandy ocean beaches stretch to both sides at the mouth of the Batiquitos Lagoon

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7.80 km

South Ponto

Beach

15.0 km

Coastal Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Coastal Rail Trail runs parallel to train tracks, but this parkway was finished in November 2005. It is 0.7 miles long in the heart of Carlsbad Village. The length …

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33.0 km

Buena Vista Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

At the shallow bridge crossing the stream is one of the best places to see the open water of the Buena Vista Lagoon, right off the rail-to-bike trail

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35.5 km

Oceanside Blvd - ramp to Buccaneer Beach

Highlight • Beach

Paved ramp makes the beach here accessible by bike. Or rather what's left of it: greedy housing development pushed so close to the waterline that at high tide there's no beach left.

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35.9 km

Witherby St Beach overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stairs lead down to the long sandy beach

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36.2 km

The beach provides a pleasant combination of pebbles and sand along its shoreline. Additionally, the park features several benches, restroom facilities, and a café, creating an ideal spot for taking a break and relaxing.

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39.0 km

Carlsbad Boulevard

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 …

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41.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.7 km

2.43 km

1.73 km

1.40 km

284 m

176 m

114 m

Surfaces

33.8 km

7.72 km

176 m

117 m

Elevation

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South Carlsbad State Beach – Coastal Rail Trail loop from Carlsbad

South Carlsbad State Beach

Batiquitos Lagoon bridge - South Carlsbad State Beach

Coastal Rail Trail

Buena Vista Lagoon

Oceanside Blvd - ramp to Buccaneer Beach

Witherby St Beach overlook

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