San Elijo Lagoon Estuary Canal – Swami's Seaside Park loop from Cardiff State Beach

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San Elijo Lagoon Estuary Canal – Swami's Seaside Park loop from Cardiff State Beach

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San Elijo Lagoon Estuary Canal – Swami's Seaside Park loop from Cardiff State Beach

01:19

21.5km

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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Swami's State Marine Conservation Area

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1.95 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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3.66 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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3.95 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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7.68 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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11.1 km

North el Portal St Vistapoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice vista high above the beach with benches inviting to take a break.

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12.1 km

Ponto State Beach Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ponto State Beach is a massive piece of undeveloped coastline. This official overlook area at the top of the stairs looks out over one of the widest beaches in America.

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