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View of San Diego Bay – Pond 10 Bird Mural loop from H Street

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View of San Diego Bay – Pond 10 Bird Mural loop from H Street

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View of San Diego Bay – Pond 10 Bird Mural loop from H Street

01:12

20.4km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.36 km

Swiss Park Staging Area

Highlight • Rest Area

This Staging area and trailhead is a good starting point for a hike through the Otay Valley Regional Park. There is parking at the staging area.

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4.41 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 time until just before you get to Silver Strand Natural Preserve.

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6.07 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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8.81 km

South Bay Marina Biological Study Area

Highlight • Natural Monument

Just along the bike trail this South Bay Marina Biology Study Area provides access and information about the marsh and wetland biology, birdlife information panels, benches, and trails out into the wetland.

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10.0 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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13.0 km

Pond 10 Bird Mural

Highlight • Monument

Ducks, waders, and shorebird mural next to the wetland with several former salt ponds that are being restored to natural marshes

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16.0 km

San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Highlight • Natural

The San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge is a wildlife refuge that was created to protect San Diego's historic coastal salt marsh and mudflat habitat. The refuge is home to a wide variety of wildlife.

There are several bike paths that run along the coast, which give you great views of the water and a chance to spot wildlife.

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20.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

1.54 km

789 m

304 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.3 km

789 m

257 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

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View of San Diego Bay – Pond 10 Bird Mural loop from H Street

Swiss Park Staging Area

Bayshore Bikeway – Salt Flats Section

Otay River

South Bay Marina Biological Study Area

View of San Diego Bay

Pond 10 Bird Mural

San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge

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