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San Diego County

Harbor Beach – San Luis Rey River loop from Oceanside

Bike touring routes & trails

San Diego County

Harbor Beach – San Luis Rey River loop from Oceanside

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3.2

(2)

40

riders

Harbor Beach – San Luis Rey River loop from Oceanside

00:44

12.7km

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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

316 m

Harbor Beach

Highlight • Beach

Last publically accessible beach before the Camp Pendleton military area, that blocks beach access for dozens of miles north of Oceanside.

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2

719 m

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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3

3.63 km

Oceanside Blvd - ramp to Buccaneer Beach

Highlight • Beach

Paved ramp makes the beach here accessible by bike. Or rather what's left of it: greedy housing development pushed so close to the waterline that at high tide there's no beach left.

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4

3.98 km

Witherby St Beach overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stairs lead down to the long sandy beach

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5

4.28 km

Loma Alta Creek

Highlight • River

great views east to lagoon and west to ocean, a nice hydration break...

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6

4.31 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.

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7

4.83 km

South Oceanside Beach

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful views and glorious sunsets can be admired from here. Destination of several locals who enjoy the atmosphere in the evening.

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8

11.4 km

Oceanside Harbor

Highlight • Structure

watch out for cars not watching you

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12.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.48 km

2.54 km

2.24 km

252 m

185 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

1.60 km

213 m

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