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Carlsbad

Oceanside Beach and Pier – Carlsbad loop from Agua Hedionda Lagoon

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Road cycling routes
United States
California
San Diego County
Carlsbad

Oceanside Beach and Pier – Carlsbad loop from Agua Hedionda Lagoon

Easy

3.4

(22)

94

riders

Oceanside Beach and Pier – Carlsbad loop from Agua Hedionda Lagoon

01:20

30.3km

120m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.94 km for 118 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.24 km

Tamarack Beach

Highlight • Beach

Tamarack Beach spans the length from the warm water jetties to south of Tamarack Avenue al the way to Frazee Beach near Carlsbad Village Drive. Tamarack beach is great kids …

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2

4.17 km

Maxton Brown Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Small park with shaded benches and a scenic overlook of the Buena Vista Lagoon wetlands

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3

5.41 km

South Oceanside

Highlight • Cafe

The small town area with coffee shops and stores is set back some four blocks from the beach.

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4

9.99 km

San Luis Rey River

Highlight • River

This is the end point for the 69 mile long San Luis Rey River, stretching from it's headwaters in the Palomar Mountains all the way through Cleveland National Forest to the Santa Rosa Mountains

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5

21.0 km

Oceanside Beach and Pier

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

The best of Oceanside, ride the harbor and then down into Carlsbad. Flat with some traffic bit you can take the whole road since it's a low speed cruising area.

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6

24.2 km

Buccaneer Beach Park

Highlight • Beach

The beach provides a pleasant combination of pebbles and sand along its shoreline. Additionally, the park features several benches, restroom facilities, and a café, creating an ideal spot for taking a break and relaxing.

Tip by

7

25.9 km

Buena Vista Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

At the shallow bridge crossing the stream is one of the best places to see the open water of the Buena Vista Lagoon, right off the rail-to-bike trail

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8

27.2 km

Carlsbad

Highlight • Settlement

Carlsbad makes a good spot to take a break on your cycle and refuel with plenty of options for a coffee or a bite to eat.

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B

30.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.0 km

513 m

344 m

285 m

148 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

10.7 km

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Sunday 11 October

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18°C

73 %

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