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Cardiff State Beach – San Elijo Lagoon Estuary Canal loop from Solana Beach

Running trails & routes

San Diego County

Cardiff State Beach – San Elijo Lagoon Estuary Canal loop from Solana Beach

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Cardiff State Beach – San Elijo Lagoon Estuary Canal loop from Solana Beach

01:15

12.0km

60m

Running

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

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Swami's State Marine Conservation Area

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.00 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

3.05 km

San Elijo Lagoon Estuary Canal

Highlight • River

The Elijo Lagoon is one of San Diego’s biggest wetland areas. The Estuary is 979 acres in area, and is mostly a shallow-water estuary. The canal is where the Escondido and La Orilla Creeks flow out int the Pacific Ocean.

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3

3.45 km

Parkway Trail

Highlight • Trail

4

6.05 km

J-Street Viewpoint Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the steep crest the park offers sweeping views of the beach

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5

7.56 km

Pacific coast trail

Highlight • Beach

B

12.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.34 km

3.28 km

282 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.22 km

5.51 km

183 m

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