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San Elijo Lagoon Estuary Canal – View of Cardiff Bluff Beach loop from Solana Beach

San Elijo Lagoon Estuary Canal – View of Cardiff Bluff Beach loop from Solana Beach

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3.5

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San Elijo Lagoon Estuary Canal – View of Cardiff Bluff Beach loop from Solana Beach

02:05

45.5km

390m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 6.06 km for 63 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.60 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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3.75 km

San Elijo Lagoon Estuary Canal

Highlight • River

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

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5.03 km

View of Cardiff Bluff Beach

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Cardiff Bluff is a beautiful, protected beach popular with surfers, with a fantastic campground nearby. It is secluded from Highway 101 by the high bluffs, with sweeping views of Swami's to the north La Jolla to the south.

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6.10 km

San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve

Highlight • Natural

The San Elijo Lagoon is one of the largest coastal wetlands in County San Diego. There is a visitor center and some well laid out trails through the lagoon. The …

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7.67 km

San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Preserve

Nature Reserve

20.4 km

Rancho Santa Fe

Highlight • Settlement

Rancho Santa Fe has a rich history that stretches back 175 years. In 1840, Mexican Governor Pio Pico granted land to Juan Osuna, who would become the first mayor of …

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28.1 km

San Dieguito Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

San Dieguito Reservoir is located in the middle of Rancho Santa Fe. Since it holds drinking water the entire lake is encircled by a fence. It receives its water from Lake Hodges.

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45.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.4 km

11.6 km

7.99 km

1.52 km

1.36 km

518 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.5 km

1.23 km

717 m

671 m

292 m

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San Elijo Lagoon Estuary Canal – View of Cardiff Bluff Beach loop from Solana Beach

San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Preserve

San Elijo Lagoon Estuary Canal

View of Cardiff Bluff Beach

San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve

Rancho Santa Fe

San Dieguito Reservoir

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