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Carlsbad – Oceanside Beach and Pier loop from Rancho Del Oro

Carlsbad – Oceanside Beach and Pier loop from Rancho Del Oro

Moderate

4.7

(9426)

9,427

riders

Carlsbad – Oceanside Beach and Pier loop from Rancho Del Oro

02:58

61.5km

610m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.6 km for 277 m

After 37.7 km for 177 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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25.0 km

Carlsbad State Beach Campground

Highlight • Beach

Several miles long linear campground along the crest of the coastal bluffs above the sandy beach. Here in the middle there's a camp store.

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31.3 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 and families. Activities you can do on this beach include swimming, surfing, kayaking, windsurfing, fishing and scuba diving.

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32.2 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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33.3 km

Carlsbad Boulevard Coastal Trail Bike Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Carlsbad Boulevard is a picturesque cycling route along the coast. This scenic road boasts a dedicated bike lane, making it popular among cyclists for its stunning ocean views and relatively flat terrain. Along the way the route passes by beautiful beaches and charming seaside neighborhoods.

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37.8 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 and fishermen. At the end is the Ruby's. An American diner in the style of the 50's later with delicious milkshakes and good fast food. The view over the Pacific is fantastic.

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39.3 km

Harbor Drive Marina and Sea Lion Viewing

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This pleasant, scenic road take you right along the water with fantastic views of the harbor and various boats moored here. If you're lucky you might see seals and sea lions lounging on the docks in the sun!

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40.6 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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44.8 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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61.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.0 km

7.31 km

1.27 km

1.20 km

454 m

229 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

56.4 km

4.38 km

690 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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Carlsbad – Oceanside Beach and Pier loop from Rancho Del Oro

Carlsbad State Beach Campground

Tamarack Beach

Carlsbad

Carlsbad Boulevard Coastal Trail Bike Lane

Tin Fish at Oceanside Pier

Harbor Drive Marina and Sea Lion Viewing

Oceanside Beach and Pier

South Oceanside

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