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View of San Diego Bay – Silver Strand State Beach loop from Imperial Beach

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View of San Diego Bay – Silver Strand State Beach loop from Imperial Beach

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View of San Diego Bay – Silver Strand State Beach loop from Imperial Beach

02:28

49.4km

90m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 29, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a ferry crossing

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After 18.7 km for 2.39 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.85 km

View of San Diego Bay

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The view from this section of the bikeway is stunning. The vibrant green and blue colors of the water and skyline are breathtaking and worthy of a stop to take some incredible photos.

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8.07 km

Silver Strand State Beach

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Silver Strand State Beach has various beaches, campgrounds, and a load of day-use areas. It's just off the side of the Bayside Bikeway and is a super popular spot for …

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12.2 km

Silver Strand Scenic Route

Highlight • Cycleway

North end of the long Silver Strand State Beach, that lines most of the narrow spit of Coronado Peninsula.

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17.4 km

Tidelands Park & Waterfront Trail

Highlight • Trail

Decorated with large sculptures, a dedicated waterfront paved trail passes parks and viewpoints with sweeping views across the bay

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18.5 km

Beach

33.7 km

Sweetwater Bikeway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Here you can cycle alongside the river. The Sweetwater River runs from the Cuyamaca Mountains into San Diego Bay.

This multi-use path is part of the Sweetwater Bikeway, which is …

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34.8 km

Sweetwater River

Highlight • River

The Sweetwater River starts high in the Cuyamaca Mountains. The name "Sweetwater" originates from the olden days when people would generally refer to a fresh water river as a sweet …

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44.2 km

Bayshore Bikeway – Salt Flats Section

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This section of the Bayshore Bikeway passes through the property of the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge. You actually get to run by ponds in the refuge the whole …

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45.8 km

Otay River

Highlight • River

This section of the Otay River runs along the Bayshore Bikeway and the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge. It is one of the last sections before the river empties into the San Diego Bay.

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49.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.7 km

2.05 km

2.02 km

1.65 km

1.45 km

261 m

211 m

101 m

Surfaces

37.8 km

8.85 km

2.49 km

199 m

101 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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View of San Diego Bay – Silver Strand State Beach loop from Imperial Beach

View of San Diego Bay

Silver Strand State Beach

Silver Strand Scenic Route

Tidelands Park & Waterfront Trail

Sweetwater Bikeway

Sweetwater River

Bayshore Bikeway – Salt Flats Section

Otay River

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