Coastal Rail Trail – Swami's Seaside Park loop from Del Mar

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Coastal Rail Trail – Swami's Seaside Park loop from Del Mar

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Coastal Rail Trail – Swami's Seaside Park loop from Del Mar

01:34

25.2km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.68 km for 153 m

After 14.8 km for 153 m

After 17.6 km for 104 m

After 19.1 km for 78 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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601 m

San Diegito River Estuary

Highlight • River

Just before the mouth of San Diegito River to the ocean, the wide sandy shores form a pleasant and more protected beach than on the ocean side of the peninsula.

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1.31 km

Coastal Rail Trail gate - Solana Beach

Highlight • Cycleway

Southern starting point of the excellent new bike trail that's paved alongside the railway line, in a pleasant distance from the highway

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4.11 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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6.79 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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9.80 km

Moonlight Beach Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Moonlight Beach is located in the small town of Encinitas north of San Diego. In the 1900s, the beach was used for midnight picnics and got its name. The beach …

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16.7 km

Swami's Seaside Park

Highlight • Beach

This beach is a Mecca for surfers and known by many surfing events. A good place to look at the sea and watch the surfers.

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19.5 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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21.2 km

Cardiff by the Sea

Highlight • Beach

Cardiff-by-the-Sea, often called Cardiff, is a lovely coastal community bordered by the Pacific Ocean, with a great beach and beautiful lagoon to the south. With a population under 12,000, Cardiff …

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