San Buenaventura State Beach – Ventura Beach and Pier loop from Oxnard
San Buenaventura State Beach – Ventura Beach and Pier loop from Oxnard
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San Buenaventura State Beach – Ventura Beach and Pier loop from Oxnard
01:47
43.1km
70m
Road cycling
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. 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 20, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 29.0 km for 132 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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11.1 km
McGrath State Beach & Campground
Highlight • Beach
Tip by
12.0 km
Santa Clara Estuary Natural Preserve
Nature Reserve
16.9 km
San Buenaventura State Beach
Highlight • Beach
Tip by
19.1 km
Ventura Beach and Pier
Highlight (Segment) • Beach
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Tip by
20.0 km
Trail along Ventura River - Seaside Wilderness Park
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Tip by
21.0 km
Ortega Adobe
Highlight • Historical Site
Tip by
21.3 km
Ventura to Ojai Bike Trail Trailhead
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
21.8 km
Havana to Ventura Mural
Highlight • Monument
Tip by
23.4 km
Omer Rains Pacific Coast Bike Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Tip by
43.1 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
35.6 km
5.20 km
1.60 km
512 m
147 m
138 m
Surfaces
36.7 km
5.47 km
771 m
160 m
< 100 m
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Description
If you're looking for a quintessential Southern California road cycling experience, the San Buenaventura State Beach – Ventura Beach and Pier loop from Oxnard delivers. This moderate 26.8-mile (43.1 km) route, with a gentle 219 feet (67 metres) of elevation gain, can be completed in about 1 hour and 46 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a relaxed, scenic ride along the coast.
What to expect on San Buenaventura State Beach – Ventura Beach and Pier loop from Oxnard
Expect continuous ocean views as you pedal along dedicated, paved coastal bike paths. The route is largely flat, making for an easy ride suitable for most fitness levels. You'll pass under the historic Ventura Pier, catch glimpses of surfers at Surfer's Point, and on clear days, enjoy vistas of the Channel Islands. The Omer Rains Coastal Bike Trail provides a smooth, breezy ride, though it can get busy on weekends with pedestrians and other cyclists, especially around the Ventura Pier.
Planning your visit
This route is easily accessible, connecting Oxnard's bikeway network with Ventura's coastal paths via Harbor Boulevard and Victoria Avenue. You'll find numerous amenities along the way, including restrooms, picnic areas, and places to stop for food and drinks, particularly near the Ventura Pier and Channel Islands Harbor. While the path is generally smooth, be aware that it can get crowded on weekends, so an early start might offer a more serene experience.
Trail details
- Distance: 26.8 miles (43.1 km)
- Elevation gain: 219 feet (67 metres)
- Difficulty: moderate
- Estimated time: 1 hours and 46 minutes
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