North Beach – Doheny State Beach loop from Pinnacle at Talega

North Beach – Doheny State Beach loop from Pinnacle at Talega

Moderate

2.8

(14)

riders

North Beach – Doheny State Beach loop from Pinnacle at Talega

02:39

51.5km

780m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

Tips

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Doheny State Beach

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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19.5 km

Top of the World

Viewpoint

23.2 km

San Clemente

Highlight • Settlement

San Clemente, a coastal city in Southern California, boasts stunning beaches, a vibrant pier, and a Spanish colonial-style downtown. Known for its surf culture, it offers a laid-back coastal charm.

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25.5 km

North Beach

Highlight • Beach

Spanning wider than the other beaches in San Clemente, North Beach boasts plenty of amenities like picnic tables, fire rings, swings, and volleyball courts.

This northern point connects to the …

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30.0 km

Doheny State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Bounded to the South by a private beachfront community that blocks bike access for several miles, Doheny has a long bike trail along the sandy beach, some of which is car-free.

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30.5 km

Beach access is cut off to the south by beachfront properties, but along the water to the north there is a great route that offers fantastic views of the Pacific Ocean as you make your way up to Dana Point.

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32.3 km

North Beach, Doheny State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Boasting ample green space, picnic facilities, sand volleyball courts, and mellow surf, North Beach draws swimmers, stand-up paddlers, and novice surfers. At low tide, the exposed boulder field invites tide …

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32.8 km

Lantern Bay Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Overlooking picturesque Dana Point Harbor, Lantern Bay Park offers expansive green space with plenty of pine trees for shade, perfect for a relaxing outdoor escape. With amenities including a playground, …

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36.6 km

La Plaza Park

Highlight • Rest Area

La Plaza Park is a small green space located in the heart of town, near the Dana Point Pedestrian Bridge and the Lantern District. Visitors can find a dolphin fountain, local shops, and cafes.

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38.2 km

Butterfly Garden

Highlight • Natural

Shady grove with a trail lined by info panels, benches, planted with milkweed and other plants favoured by butterflies, particularly focused on Monarch butterflies.

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51.5 km

End point

Parking

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