Glorietta Bay Park – View of San Diego Bay loop from Cockatoo Grove

Glorietta Bay Park – View of San Diego Bay loop from Cockatoo Grove

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Glorietta Bay Park – View of San Diego Bay loop from Cockatoo Grove

02:41

64.3km

310m

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: November 4, 2026

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12.9 km

Sweetwater River

Highlight • River

The Sweetwater River starts high in the Cuyamaca Mountains. The name "Sweetwater" originates from the olden days when people would generally refer to a fresh water river as a sweet water river due to the taste of the water.

Along side the river is the Sweetwater Bikeway which is a shared bike path. It can get fairly busy at times, especially on the weekends, so be mindful of other path users.

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22.1 km

Bayshore Bikeway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Bayshore Bikeway, a scenic cycling route, encircling Coronado Island. Spanning approximately 10 miles, this popular trail offers cyclists stunning vistas of the San Diego Bay, downtown skyline, and the Coronado Bridge.

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24.0 km

Glorietta Bay Park

Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area

Glorietta Bay Park is a picturesque waterfront park offering stunning views and recreational opportunities. The park features grassy areas, palm trees, and walking paths. It also offers various activities such as fishing from the pier, playing in the grassy fields, or even launching kayaks or stand-up paddleboards from the park's shoreline.

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32.8 km

Fiddler's Cove

Highlight • Rest Area

Marina and campground along the bay, good option to stop for food or drink along the bayshore bikeway

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34.7 km

Silver Strand State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Silver Strand State Beach has various beaches, campgrounds, and a load of day-use areas. It's just off the side of the Bayside Bikeway and is a super popular spot for tourists and locals, alike. There are a few different signs noting when to turn to get to the beach if you decide to jog down to the actual waters.

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37.8 km

View of San Diego Bay

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The view from this section of the bikeway is stunning. The vibrant green and blue colors of the water and skyline are breathtaking and worthy of a stop to take some incredible photos.

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