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Cardiff by the Sea – Swami's Seaside Park loop from Solana Beach

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Cardiff by the Sea – Swami's Seaside Park loop from Solana Beach

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Cardiff by the Sea – Swami's Seaside Park loop from Solana Beach

03:05

49.7km

370m

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 11, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.31 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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1.60 km

San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Preserve

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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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5.33 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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5.70 km

Surfdog's Java Hut

Highlight • Cafe

Surfdog's Java Hut is family owned coffee shop that serves Encinitas. It's a great spot to fuel up on a ride or enjoy a coffee and sandwich post ride. It …

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6.42 km

H Street View Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

On H street, just off the sidewalk a few feet is a railed viewpoint over the Pacific Ocean.

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7.57 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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8.21 km

D Street Viewpoint and Beach Access

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There are vantage points of the coast and the beach everywhere on the cliffs. Many Viewpoints like this one also have wooden stairs down to the beach. This viewpoint is located on D Street in Encinitas.

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11.1 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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49.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.8 km

12.0 km

2.31 km

2.09 km

674 m

450 m

343 m

Surfaces

43.9 km

4.78 km

674 m

311 m

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Cardiff by the Sea – Swami's Seaside Park loop from Solana Beach

Cardiff by the Sea

San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Preserve

Swami's Seaside Park

Surfdog's Java Hut

H Street View Point

Moonlight Beach Overlook

D Street Viewpoint and Beach Access

Ponto State Beach Overlook

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