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San Elijo Lagoon Estuary Canal – Cardiff by the Sea loop from Solana Beach

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San Elijo Lagoon Estuary Canal – Cardiff by the Sea loop from Solana Beach

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3.4

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San Elijo Lagoon Estuary Canal – Cardiff by the Sea loop from Solana Beach

00:34

9.36km

40m

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: April 8, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 5.89 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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894 m

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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3.71 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 …

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5.85 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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5.90 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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7.57 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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9.36 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.03 km

166 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.76 km

4.38 km

209 m

Elevation

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San Elijo Lagoon Estuary Canal – Cardiff by the Sea loop from Solana Beach

Coastal Rail Trail gate - Solana Beach

San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Preserve

San Elijo Lagoon Estuary Canal

Cardiff State Beach

Cardiff by the Sea

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