Glorietta Bay Park – Bayshore Bikeway loop from Coronado Cays

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Glorietta Bay Park – Bayshore Bikeway loop from Coronado Cays

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Glorietta Bay Park – Bayshore Bikeway loop from Coronado Cays

01:20

23.1km

20m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.40 km for 272 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.21 km

Nature's Bridge to Discovery

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pier at the bay side of the Silver Strand Peninsula south or Coronado, built specifically for nature viewing. The beach is fenced off to protect the bird life.

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5.64 km

Silver Strand Scenic Route

Highlight • Cycleway

North end of the long Silver Strand State Beach, that lines most of the narrow spit of Coronado Peninsula.

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6.72 km

Bayside park at the south end of Coronado with a boat ramp, lawns and picnic area, a playground, plus views of downtown San Diego far across the water. The paved trails run on one side parallel to the Bayshore Bikeway (that continues along the main road) and along the waterfront.

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7.98 km

Bayshore Bikeway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

One of the most pleasant stretches of the coastal bike route, this segment south of Coronado follows the bayside of the peninsula, most of it along natural wetlands and marshes with many bird watching opportunities.

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11.9 km

Silver Strand State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Silver Strand State Beach has various beaches, campgrounds, and a load of day-use areas. It's just off the side of the Bayside Bikeway and is a super popular spot for tourists and locals, alike. There are a few different signs noting when to turn to get to the beach if you decide to jog down to the actual waters.

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18.1 km

Bernardo Shores Spur

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Bernardo Shores Spur is a small connector trail off of the Bay Trail. It runs along the bank of Pond 10A, which is home to a variety of wildlife. The path is lined with palm trees and is a very relaxing setting to ride through.

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19.8 km

South Bay Marina Biological Study Area

Highlight • Natural Monument

Just along the bike trail this South Bay Marina Biology Study Area provides access and information about the marsh and wetland biology, birdlife information panels, benches, and trails out into the wetland.

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21.0 km

View of San Diego Bay

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The view from this section of the bikeway is stunning. The vibrant green and blue colors of the water and skyline are breathtaking and worthy of a stop to take some incredible photos.

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