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Seagrove Park – San Diegito River Estuary loop from Encinitas

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Seagrove Park – San Diegito River Estuary loop from Encinitas

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Seagrove Park – San Diegito River Estuary loop from Encinitas

01:11

19.4km

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: June 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.8 km for 281 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.08 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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1.13 km

Cardiff State Beach

Highlight • Beach

A beautiful sandy beach between Encinitas and Solana Beach. There are parking spaces and toilets available. The beach is ideal for surfing, walking and just relaxing.

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2.80 km

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 is known for popular surf spots like Swami's and Cardiff Reef.

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7.90 km

Seagrove Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the north side of the railroad tracks the park widens to a pleasant lawn gently sloping down to the beach. Great viewpoint, and a small community center with restrooms and water

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13.1 km

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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13.3 km

San Dieguito River Estuary

Highlight • River

Immediately preceding the San Dieguito River's entrance into the ocean, expansive sandy shores create a serene and sheltered beach area compared to the peninsula's ocean-facing side.

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13.8 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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16.9 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 spot for hikers and runners, offering scenic views throughout and plenty of opportunities for wildlife sightings.

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19.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

4.56 km

2.69 km

242 m

239 m

137 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.5 km

3.55 km

298 m

< 100 m

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Seagrove Park – San Diegito River Estuary loop from Encinitas

San Elijo Lagoon Estuary Canal

Cardiff State Beach

Cardiff by the Sea

Seagrove Park

San Diegito River Estuary

San Dieguito River Estuary

Coastal Rail Trail gate - Solana Beach

San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Preserve

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