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Explore A New Side Of San Diego Bay With Bayshore Bikeway, A Special Bike Trail In Southern California

Explore San Diego Bay intimately by biking the 24-mile Bayshore Bikeway for breathtaking views and family-friendly fun.

Published Apr 20, 2021

Written by 

Rachel Jimenez

Sightseeing by car is fun, but as you drive around you miss the small up-close details that really capture the beauty of an area. Get some fresh air and exercise and explore San Diego Bay on a bike. Follow the Bayshore Bikeway trail for an intimate experience with breathtaking views that the whole family will enjoy.

Let the ocean breeze guide you as you pedal through these great sights.

A scenic waterfront view with palm trees, rocky shoreline, and city skyline in the background under a clear blue sky.
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The Bayshore Bikeway is a 24-mile route that circles San Diego Bay.

Map of the Bayshore Bikeway Route, showing paths along San Diego Bay and nearby areas, including Coronado and Imperial Beach.
The City Project / Flickr

With a mixture of car-free bike paths and street lands, you can choose where to get on and off.

Catch the ferry to get started.

Two people stand on a pier at Coronado Ferry Landing, with city skyline and bicycles in the background under a blue sky.
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To follow the full route, start off by hopping on the Flagship's Coronado Ferry to get across the San Diego Bay. Then begin pedaling at Coronado Ferry Landing.

Enjoy family time outdoors as you follow bikeway signs throughout the route.

Two cyclists ride along a path near a sign for the Bayshore Bikeway, with boats visible in the background.
Pedro Alexander / Google Maps

You'll ride through Coronado along the Silver Strand, through Imperial Beach and Chula Vista and back into Downtown San Diego.

Ride past the historic Hotel del Coronado.

View of a palm-lined road leading to a historic hotel with red roofs and flags, surrounded by greenery and blue sky.
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The hotel was built in 1888 and has hosted many presidents, celebrities, and royalty over the past 130-plus years.

Wave to Downtown San Diego as you enjoy the outdoors.

Panoramic view of a city skyline with modern buildings along a waterfront under a clear blue sky.
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Take a break when you need to and cool off with the ocean air.

Experience the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge up close.

A scenic pathway lined with greenery under a vibrant sunset and dramatic clouds.
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Pedal slow and you may catch a glimpse of wildlife.

A person rides a yellow bicycle along a path with greenery and a body of water in the background.
Ben Guest / Google Maps

This 3,900-acre wetland is home to many endangered and migratory birds

The Bayshore Bikeway will take you along paved portions of a rail trail.

A cyclist in a bright jacket rides on a dedicated bikeway, with a warning sign about wildlife nearby.
Pedro Alexander / Google Maps

Always keep an eye on the path signs, as the trail links with on-street bike lanes and other bike routes.

Visiting the area and need a bike? Don't worry. There are many bike rental shops in and around Coronado and Downtown San Diego. Plus, you can always grab a rideshare bike with apps like Limebike and Bird.

Whether you live in San Diego or are stopping by for the weekend, experience San Diego Bay in a whole new light on a bike trail. Bring your family and friends along for a fun adventure and memory. Plan your Bayshore Bikeway ride ahead of time to know where to park, start and end your trip.

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