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San Elijo Lagoon Estuary Canal – Cardiff State Beach loop from Solana Beach

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United States
California
San Diego County
Solana Beach

San Elijo Lagoon Estuary Canal – Cardiff State Beach loop from Solana Beach

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3.2

(15)

44

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San Elijo Lagoon Estuary Canal – Cardiff State Beach loop from Solana Beach

01:44

6.77km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Swami's State Marine Conservation Area

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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3.22 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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3.27 km

Cardiff State Beach

Highlight • Beach

A beautiful sandy beach between Encinitas and Solana Beach. There are parking spaces and toilets available. The beach is ideal for surfing, walking and just relaxing.

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4.86 km

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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5.22 km

Solana Beach

Highlight • Beach

A well-known and lively place, but we liked the other places along the coast much better.

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6.77 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.89 km

2.79 km

516 m

321 m

148 m

Surfaces

5.45 km

851 m

198 m

171 m

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Monday 12 October

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14°C

62 %

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