Carlsbad – Swami's Seaside Park loop from Old Creek Ranch

Carlsbad – Swami's Seaside Park loop from Old Creek Ranch

Moderate

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Carlsbad – Swami's Seaside Park loop from Old Creek Ranch

03:00

65.9km

540m

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: November 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

South Carlsbad State Beach

Swami's State Marine Conservation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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20.4 km

Tamarack Beach

Highlight • Beach

Tamarack Beach spans the length from the warm water jetties to south of Tamarack Avenue al the way to Frazee Beach near Carlsbad Village Drive. Tamarack beach is great kids …

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22.6 km

Carlsbad Boulevard Coastal Trail Bike Lane

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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23.9 km

Carlsbad

Highlight • Settlement

Carlsbad makes a good spot to take a break on your cycle and refuel with plenty of options for a coffee or a bite to eat.

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31.1 km

Carlsbad State Beach Campground

Highlight • Beach

Several miles long linear campground along the crest of the coastal bluffs above the sandy beach. Here in the middle there's a camp store.

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33.1 km

South Ponto Beach

Highlight • Beach

Wide sandy ocean beach at the mouth of the Batiquitos Lagoon

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41.8 km

San Elijo Lagoon Estuary Canal

Highlight • River

The rail bike trail bridge offers a good overlook of the lagoon channel flowing toward the ocean

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44.8 km

San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Preserve

Highlight • Natural

The San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve spans 979 acres and includes a lagoon formed by the convergence of Escondido and La Orilla Creeks with the Pacific Ocean. It's a favorite …

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