San Diego Creek views – Huntington State Beach loop from A

San Diego Creek views – Huntington State Beach loop from A

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San Diego Creek views – Huntington State Beach loop from A

03:48

84.2km

180m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 84.1 km for 81 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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13.4 km

Big A Sign at Angel Stadium

Highlight • Monument

Bike along the Santa Ana River Trail for a fantastic view of Angel Stadium’s iconic “Big A” sign, a 230-foot-tall landmark that originally served as the stadium's scoreboard. The halo atop the sign lights up after every Angels victory, glowing even brighter for home wins. Be sure to avoid the surrounding streets on game days, as the area can get crowded.

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17.7 km

Santa Ana River Trail at Riverview Park

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

In Orange probably the most appealing section of the river trail. Running alongside the Riverview Park and Golf Course. Some green and trees, instead of the concrete wasteland that the it is further down.

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39.2 km

San Diego Creek views

Highlight • Cycleway

Cycling along San Diego Creek from Irvine Avenue offers a mellow ride with views of the creek. Riders might spot common waterfowl like ducks and herons, and perhaps catch a glimpse of turtles sunning by the water's edge. The route provides a relaxed experience with exciting wildlife encounters.

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47.8 km

Huntington State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Huntington State Beach is a 121-acre shoreline park that sees thousands of visitors every year. There is a paved beach-side trail that runs for 8.5 miles and connects Huntington State Beach to other shoreline parks in the area.

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48.3 km

Least Tern Natural Preserve

Highlight • Beach

Least Tern Natural Preserve is a 13-acre patch of shoreline and beach within Huntington State Beach. This area is a documented nesting area for endangered California least terns. The area is protected by a 15-foot buffer zone on all sides. Visitors are not allowed inside of the preserve but can observe the birds from outside of the blocked area. This area was the first fully protected area for the birds, established in 1973.

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48.6 km

Santa Ana River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This beautiful two-lane paved bike path runs right along the edge of the river. There are two parts of the trail that cover over 60 miles and very nearly connect the Pacific Ocean with San Bernardino.

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56.2 km

Santa Ana River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Foot and cycle path along the Santa Ana River. Asphalt surface, mostly good with occasional cracks. Crosses roads via underpasses, thus miles and miles of cycling possible.
The river though is a barren concrete wasteland. Visually not very stimulating.
And remember that wind is mostly blowing from the ocean inland, so expect headwind when you ride down towards Newport Beach ;-)

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67.5 km

Santa Ana River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Cycle path going up and down the Santa Ana River. Good asphalt surface, long distances. But although called a river, it is best described as a concrete channel. While the path offers a good ride, the environment is not very visually appealing.

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84.2 km

End point

Parking

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