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San Luis Rey River – Carlsbad loop from Buena Creek Road

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United States

California

San Diego County

San Luis Rey River – Carlsbad loop from Buena Creek Road

Moderate

2.6

(16)

riders

San Luis Rey River – Carlsbad loop from Buena Creek Road

03:20

56.5km

410m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.4 km

Guajome Regional Park

Highlight • Trail

This park is great for exploring its different trails and discovering various Southern California habitats, such as wetlands or woodlands. Plus, thanks to its two ponds, you can observe a multitude of different bird species.

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29.5 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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30.8 km

Tin Fish at Oceanside Pier

Highlight • Restaurant

The 600 meter long pier is the longest wooden pier on the American west coast. It has existed in its current form since 1925. It is visited by many hikers …

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31.8 km

South Oceanside Beach

Highlight • Beach

Don't forget to stop by Buccaneer Cafe across the street (So. Pacific St.) when you're done and grab a breakfast 🌯 and ☕️ . It's a great place for a low key bfast with the SoCal 🏖️ vibe!

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32.7 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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33.4 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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35.1 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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36.4 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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56.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.5 km

6.17 km

5.84 km

3.32 km

761 m

542 m

410 m

Surfaces

35.8 km

13.3 km

3.80 km

2.37 km

1.25 km

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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San Luis Rey River – Carlsbad loop from Buena Creek Road

Guajome Regional Park

San Luis Rey River

Tin Fish at Oceanside Pier

South Oceanside Beach

Oceanside Blvd - ramp to Buccaneer Beach

Buccaneer Beach Park

Buena Vista Lagoon

Carlsbad

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