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Buena Vista Lagoon * All bike routes begin and end at the Oceanside Pier. oceanside bike routes For detailed route descriptions, interest points, and digital maps go to bikeoceanside.org OCEANSIDE HARBOR Explore Oceanside Harbor on this casual, family- biking in friendly route. The harbor is a hidden gem, Carlsbad © Visit sporting wide sandy beaches, epic surf conditions, and a charming merchant village filled with shops and eateries. Surrounding the harbor are many restaurants that have oceanside outdoor patios with great views of the water. Along the eastern edge, near the harbor mouth is a large “Oceanside” Oceanside is a classic Southern sign atop the hill. This is a great place to stop and take a photo to document your adventures. California beach community Distance: 4 miles* Difficulty Level: Easy carlsbad village where everyone wants to spend Get out and explore with a leisurely bike ride to see our neighbors to the south in the City of the day outside, soaking up the Carlsbad. You will be amazed by all there is to see and do along the way! Explore the artisan and eclectic retail shops warm sun. The city has diverse throughout the South O shopping district. When crossing over the Buena Vista Lagoon stop at the Nature Center terrain which lends itself to a to discover the local wildlife. Shortly after crossing the city limits, you will enter into the heart of Carlsbad Village variety of fun and exciting bike where there is a variety of restaurants, pubs, and gift shops to explore. routes; ranging from leisurely Mission San Luis Rey Distance: 7 miles* Difficulty Level: Easy Where outdoor adventure meets historic charm, enjoy coastal cruises to high impact a leisurely bike ride to Mission San Luis Rey (1789). Cruise along the San Luis Rey River Trail (a class 1 bicycle endurance challenges. Experience path), taking in the natural habitat and seasonal birds. Oceanside is home to a variety of © Kurt Lightfoot / Mission San Luis Rey Luis San / Mission Lightfoot © Kurt events Mission San Luis Rey is the largest of the 21 California endurance events held throughout the year including a unique side of Oceanside Missions and provides visitors a glimpse back in time to IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside, Race Across America when Spanish settlers first arrived along the California (RAAM), Bike the Coast-Taste the Coast and more. by exploring our beautiful city coast. Take a tour, pack a lunch, and enjoy spending the With our mild climate and variations in scenery, Oceanside day at this educational and historical landmark. is the perfect place to train and to participate in your next by bicycle! athletic challenge. Distance: 15 miles* Difficulty Level: Easy
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mission san juan torrey pines Folk © Jeffrey Enjoy a majestic ride from Oceanside to the Torrey Pines State Reserve in La Jolla. Cyclists capistrano that travel this route will enjoy gorgeous coastal views Continue north through San Onofre State Park an and spot local landmarks including the Self-Realization additional 18 miles to explore South Orange County and Fellowship Temple, The Cardiff Kook, and the Del Mar one of the most famous missions in California, Mission San Thoroughbred Club. The adventure only gets better as Juan Capistrano. While in the area, explore the neighboring you arrive at the beautiful Torrey Pines State Beach. Los Rios Historic District, shops, and restaurants. If you don’t The 2,000 acre natural reserve features colorful bluffs, feel like riding back to Oceanside, you can catch the train © Marcel Fuentes / City of Encinitas eight miles of hiking trails, and a visitor center. If you from the San Juan Capistrano station. Sleeping indian do not wish to bike back to Oceanside, riders can take The Sleeping Indian bike route is a fun and the Coaster commuter train from the Solana Beach Distance: 62 miles* Difficulty Level: Advanced fast-pace terrain for the advanced rider that is encinitas Transit Center. looking for an endurance challenge. The route mirrors the starting leg for the international cycling event Race Across Extend your coastal exploration south, along Distance: 40 miles* America (RAAM) where athletes ride over 3,000 miles to Highway 101, until you reach the City of Encinitas. Difficulty Level: Intermediate / Advanced Annapolis, MD. Along the trail riders will see the diverse, While on bike you will have the opportunity to see the natural landscapes of Southern California that features beach communities of Oceanside, Carlsbad, Leucadia, and rolling hills, agriculture, and farm land. Encinitas. During your adventures, stop at local restaurants and visit funky surf shops. Don’t want to pedal back to Distance: 36 miles* Oceanside? No worries! Take the Coaster commuter train Difficulty Level: Advanced back to the Oceanside Transit Center. San onofre Capistrano Juan San of Mission © Courtesy Distance: 24 miles* Difficulty Level: Intermediate state park Take the scenic route north to San Onofre State Park. This popular cycling route runs through Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton; the largest undeveloped portion bike friendly Since 2008, of the Southern California coastline, giving riders the Oceanside has been recognized as a Bicycle Friendly opportunity to experience the natural terrain and to Community by the League of American Cyclists; watch military trainings underway. Note: All visitors recently awarded a silver rating for must apply for base access prior to arrival, see official its clearly marked bike trails, website for details. BICYCLE numerous cycling events, FRIENDLY and incorporation of cycling COMMUNITY Distance: 37 miles* 2017-2021 into the development and Difficulty Level: Intermediate SILVER future infrastructure of the community. © California State Parks, Orange Coast District Coast Orange Parks, State © California