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

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United States
California
San Diego County
Encinitas

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

Moderate

3.3

(10)

59

runners

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

01:18

12.5km

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: August 12, 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

2.80 km

Coastal Rail Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

2

3.91 km

The rail bike trail bridge offers a good overlook of the lagoon channel flowing toward the ocean

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3

3.96 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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Tip by

4

9.10 km

Parkway Trail

Highlight • Trail

5

10.2 km

Pacific coast trail

Highlight • Beach

10.4 km

Cardiff State Beach

Beach

B

12.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.92 km

3.89 km

450 m

147 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.32 km

3.49 km

658 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 13 October

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