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San Elijo Lagoon Estuary Canal – Wild Cliffs loop from Solana Beach

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San Elijo Lagoon Estuary Canal – Wild Cliffs loop from Solana Beach

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2.9

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San Elijo Lagoon Estuary Canal – Wild Cliffs loop from Solana Beach

02:11

20.9km

100m

Running

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

Last updated: June 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Swami's State Marine Conservation Area

Waypoints

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4.14 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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4.19 km

San Elijo Lagoon Estuary Canal

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

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4.58 km

The wild cliffs offer a wonderful play of colors for hikers, especially in spring. Again and again you will find stairs on the coast that lead down to the beach. Unfortunately, it is hardly possible to walk along the beach, as rocks and the tide often block the way.

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10.4 km

Ponto State Beach Overlook

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Ponto State Beach is a massive piece of undeveloped coastline. This official overlook area at the top of the stairs looks out over one of the widest beaches in America.

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12.6 km

Moonlight Beach Overlook

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Moonlight Beach is located in the small town of Encinitas north of San Diego. In the 1900s, the beach was used for midnight picnics and got its name. The beach is a well-known spot for surfing. Beach volleyball can also be played. It is not very big, but has lots of parking, toilets, lifeguard and surf station.

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12.9 km

D Street Viewpoint and Beach Access

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There are vantage points of the coast and the beach everywhere on the cliffs. Many Viewpoints like this one also have wooden stairs down to the beach. This viewpoint is located on D Street in Encinitas.

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20.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

7.23 km

1.69 km

1.33 km

243 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

5.85 km

1.89 km

140 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 4 July

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San Elijo Lagoon Estuary Canal – Wild Cliffs loop from Solana Beach

Cardiff State Beach

San Elijo Lagoon Estuary Canal

Parkway Trail

Pacific coast trail

Wild Cliffs

Ponto State Beach Overlook

Moonlight Beach Overlook

D Street Viewpoint and Beach Access

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