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Upper Newport Bay Trail – Coastal view loop from Laguna Beach

Upper Newport Bay Trail – Coastal view loop from Laguna Beach

Moderate

3.2

(6)

riders

Upper Newport Bay Trail – Coastal view loop from Laguna Beach

02:38

56.8km

460m

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 12, 2026

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Crystal Cove State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.40 km

Crystal Cove State Park

Highlight • Beach

Crystal Cove State Park, captivates visitors with its pristine beaches, tide pools, and rugged coastal bluffs. A haven for outdoor enthusiasts, it offers hiking trails, historical cottages, and stunning ocean views, making it a cherished natural escape for anyone.

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28.1 km

Newport Bay

Highlight • Beach

Newport Bay is also known as Newport Harbor. It is a picturesque coastal inlet in Southern California and famous for its upscale waterfront homes, marinas, and vibrant boating scene.

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33.2 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 …

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33.3 km

Back Bay Loop Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Paved trail, about 3.5km (or 2.2mi) in length, on the north side of the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve. It starts/ends on Irvine Ave and Jamboree, takes you away from the busy roads and offers great views.

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39.6 km

Upper Newport Bay Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The trail here is paved and designed specifically for foot traffic and bikes with two separate cycling lanes. You get great views across Newport Bay to the ecological reserve as you pass by a couple small parks and vista points.

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42.5 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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48.7 km

Crystal Cove Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Paved cycle and foot path through the Crystal Cove State Park. Nice to ride, and away from the busy Pacific Coast Highway - a real joy!

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51.4 km

Coastal view

Highlight • Viewpoint

Best going south, with the Pacific on your near side, you can enjoy great views as you go along.

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56.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.8 km

7.97 km

5.49 km

2.03 km

1.54 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.8 km

14.8 km

258 m

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Upper Newport Bay Trail – Coastal view loop from Laguna Beach

Crystal Cove State Park

Newport Bay

San Diego Creek views

Back Bay Loop Trail

Upper Newport Bay Trail

Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve views

Crystal Cove Trail

Coastal view

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