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Coastal Rail Trail – Swami's Seaside Park loop from Encinitas

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Coastal Rail Trail – Swami's Seaside Park loop from Encinitas

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Coastal Rail Trail – Swami's Seaside Park loop from Encinitas

01:31

24.9km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.16 km for 63 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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980 m

Coastal Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Coastal Rail Trail runs parallel to train tracks, but this parkway was finished in November 2005. It is 0.7 miles long in the heart of Carlsbad Village. The length is paved and flat, so skateboarders, cyclists, and hikers have an easy trail to move on.

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4.19 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 main path is unfortunately still under construction at the moment. The small nature trail is beautifully laid out. Many benches make it possible to take a break and watch the animals.

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10.0 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 is known for popular surf spots like Swami's and Cardiff Reef.

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10.3 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 spot for hikers and runners, offering scenic views throughout and plenty of opportunities for wildlife sightings.

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14.0 km

Swami's Seaside Park

Highlight • Beach

This beach is a Mecca for surfers and known by many surfing events. A good place to look at the sea and watch the surfers.

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17.3 km

North el Portal St Vistapoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice vista high above the beach with benches inviting to take a break.

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18.3 km

Ponto State Beach Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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24.1 km

H Street View Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

On H street, just off the sidewalk a few feet is a railed viewpoint over the Pacific Ocean.

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24.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

1.89 km

1.70 km

982 m

245 m

114 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.0 km

6.23 km

493 m

< 100 m

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Coastal Rail Trail – Swami's Seaside Park loop from Encinitas

Coastal Rail Trail

San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve

Cardiff by the Sea

San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Preserve

Swami's Seaside Park

North el Portal St Vistapoint

Ponto State Beach Overlook

H Street View Point

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