Ventura Pier – Surfers Point Beach loop from Oxnard

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Ventura Pier – Surfers Point Beach loop from Oxnard

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Ventura Pier – Surfers Point Beach loop from Oxnard

03:24

59.1km

140m

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: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.4 km for 234 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.4 km

Santa Clara Estuary Natural Preserve

Highlight • Natural

Large protected wetlands along both sides of the river opening up into a lagoon.

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16.5 km

San Buenaventura State Beach

Beach

16.8 km

San Buenaventura State Beach

Highlight • Beach

This beach is a great spot for surfing, swimming, and picnicking. It also ties in to the Omer Rains Bike Trail, giving you an easy, off-road means of running to other beaches in the nearby area.

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18.1 km

Ventura Pier

Highlight • Monument

The Ventura Pier is the oldest pier in California and is designated as Ventura Historic Landmark No. 20. The beach around the pier is Ventura's main city beach and is located close to downtown.

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18.7 km

Surfers Point Beach

Highlight • Beach

Thanks to its impressive waves, often rolling in at the perfect angle for a long ride, it's a good spot to watch surfers.

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19.5 km

Ventura County Fairgrounds

Highlight • Rest Area

Lively outdoor events space hosting everything from car races & concerts to the largest Scottish Highlands games.

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19.8 km

Trail along Ventura River - Seaside Wilderness Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Excellent paved trail from the beach going inland with views of wildlife and the river estuary.

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29.7 km

Big Rock Preserve

Highlight • Natural

Along the Ojai-Ventura Bike Trail you'll find this incredible spot named after a swimming hole that exists and, according to some, at one time had a large boulder nearby. This …

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