Front Street Beach Boardwalk – Bob Jones Trail loop from San Luis Obispo

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Front Street Beach Boardwalk – Bob Jones Trail loop from San Luis Obispo

Moderate

4.9

(8067)

8,848

riders

Front Street Beach Boardwalk – Bob Jones Trail loop from San Luis Obispo

02:52

46.8km

260m

Cycling

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

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.7 km for 80 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

2.72 km

Irish Hills Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Bicycle Path connecting the Madonna Inn Irish Hills Plaza areas west of Highway 101 to the San Luis Obispo Downtown area, including about two-thirds of a mile of dedicated car …

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18.7 km

Avila Beach boardwalk ⛱️

Highlight • Beach

Short but almost European quality pedestrian promenade on the bluff above the beach, with great views, restaurants, and ice cream 🍨 Can get busy in summer, but eerily quiet in fall and winter.

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19.2 km

Front Street Beach Boardwalk

Highlight • Beach

At the end of Front St a boardwalk continues along the edge of the cliffs with stairs down to continue along the beach

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21.6 km

Fisherman's Beach

Highlight • Beach

This is the smallest beach in the area, yet it boasts the same stunning beauty as the others. It's an ideal spot for a quick dip to cool down or simply to savor the ocean view.

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25.7 km

Bob Jones Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Bob Jones Trail, also called the City to the Sea Trail, is a well-paved path for biking. It's mostly flat with benches along the way. The trail runs alongside San Luis Obispo Creek.

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36.3 km

Johnson Ranch Open Space

Nature Reserve

45.2 km

Bubblegum Alley

Highlight • Structure

Quirky alley between 733 and 737 Higuera Street covered with chewed colorful bubble gum, some with attached wrappers.

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45.4 km

San Luis Obispo Art Museum & History Center

Highlight • Historical Site

Three Museums along San Luis Creek trails to Mission Plaza. Children Museum allows adults only with children slocm.org
The free, small but fine Museum of Art focuses on contemporary art …

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46.2 km

Cheng Park

Highlight • Structure

Two Chinese stone Lions ‘guard’ the entrance to the small park built by the San Luis Obispo Rotary Club. Several benches, pagoda style pavillons and gates create a little oasis …

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46.8 km

End point

Train Station

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