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San Juan Capistrano

Doheny State Beach – San Luis Rey River loop from San Juan Capistrano

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Road cycling routes
United States
California
Orange County
San Juan Capistrano

Doheny State Beach – San Luis Rey River loop from San Juan Capistrano

Hard

4.6

(5049)

16,090

riders

Doheny State Beach – San Luis Rey River loop from San Juan Capistrano

05:35

123km

600m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 34.9 km for 14.7 km

Permit required

After 75.4 km for 14.7 km

Permit required

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.32 km

Descanso Park

Highlight • Rest Area

The Trabuco Creek Trail converges with the San Juan Creek Trail at Descanso Park and crosses to the west side of the river via a bridge. All of the creek trails are two lane paved paths.

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2

7.12 km

Doheny State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Bounded to the South by a private beachfront community that blocks bike access for several miles, Doheny has a long bike trail along the sandy beach, some of which is car-free.

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3

11.6 km

North Beach

Highlight • Beach

Spanning wider than the other beaches in San Clemente, North Beach boasts plenty of amenities like picnic tables, fire rings, swings, and volleyball courts.

This northern point connects to the …

Tip by

19.5 km

San Onofre State Beach

Nature Reserve

5

51.1 km

San Luis Rey River

Highlight • River

This is the end point for the 69 mile long San Luis Rey River, stretching from it's headwaters in the Palomar Mountains all the way through Cleveland National Forest to the Santa Rosa Mountains

Tip by

6

60.2 km

San Luis Rey Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A fantastic, good quality bike path with plenty of nature to take in whilst you cycle along it. A great alternative to cycling on the surrounding roads.

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7

62.5 km

Mance Buchanon Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Mance Buchanon, symbolizing sportsmanship and community spirit, lent his name to this oasis. The park, with its playground, trails, verdant expanses, and soccer fields, reflects his legacy in nurturing youth.

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8

74.3 km

Harbor Drive Marina and Sea Lion Viewing

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This pleasant, scenic road take you right along the water with fantastic views of the harbor and various boats moored here. If you're lucky you might see seals and sea lions lounging on the docks in the sun!

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9

111 km

San Clemente

Highlight • Settlement

San Clemente, a coastal city in Southern California, boasts stunning beaches, a vibrant pier, and a Spanish colonial-style downtown. Known for its surf culture, it offers a laid-back coastal charm.

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B

123 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.5 km

50.1 km

10.6 km

1.25 km

796 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

72.3 km

51.0 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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