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San Luis Rey River – South Carlsbad State Beach loop from Encinitas

Bike touring routes & trails

San Diego County

San Luis Rey River – South Carlsbad State Beach loop from Encinitas

Moderate

4.8

(9505)

19,400

riders

San Luis Rey River – South Carlsbad State Beach loop from Encinitas

02:24

41.4km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

15.0 km

Buena Vista Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

At the shallow bridge crossing the stream is one of the best places to see the open water of the Buena Vista Lagoon, right off the rail-to-bike trail

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2

17.4 km

Oceanside Blvd - ramp to Buccaneer Beach

Highlight • Beach

Paved ramp makes the beach here accessible by bike. Or rather what's left of it: greedy housing development pushed so close to the waterline that at high tide there's no beach left.

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3

20.4 km

San Luis Rey River

Highlight • River

This is the end point for the 69 mile long San Luis Rey River, stretching from it's headwaters in the Palomar Mountains all the way through Cleveland National Forest to the Santa Rosa Mountains

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4

24.2 km

Witherby St Beach overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stairs lead down to the long sandy beach

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5

24.6 km

Buccaneer Beach Park

Highlight • Beach

The beach provides a pleasant combination of pebbles and sand along its shoreline. Additionally, the park features several benches, restroom facilities, and a café, creating an ideal spot for taking a break and relaxing.

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6

31.4 km

South Carlsbad State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Miles of soft sandy beach. No infrastructure development, so a mostly natural beach.

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7

32.5 km

South Carlsbad Beach

Highlight • Beach

Miles of soft sandy beach. No infrastructure development, so a mostly natural beach.

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8

36.4 km

Batiquitos Lagoon bridge - South Carlsbad State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Wide sandy ocean beaches stretch to both sides at the mouth of the Batiquitos Lagoon

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36.7 km

South Ponto

Beach

B

41.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.6 km

4.35 km

1.35 km

440 m

406 m

197 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.9 km

5.97 km

406 m

176 m

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