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Top of Perfumo Canyon – Pismo Beach loop from San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo County

San Luis Obispo

Top of Perfumo Canyon – Pismo Beach loop from San Luis Obispo

Moderate

3.3

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Top of Perfumo Canyon – Pismo Beach loop from San Luis Obispo

03:07

59.5km

710m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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After 17.8 km for 1.24 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.26 km

Mission Plaza

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful ensemble of the old 1772 reconstructed mission in a car-free area in the center of this quaint town on the Central Coast. One of a chain of missions founded by Junipero Serra, creating the first permanent European settlements on their way north from Spanish-ruled Mexico.

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1.37 km

Higuera Street

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

Main Street in 'downtown' San Luis Obispo, with museum, restaurants, shops, and right next to the historic mission.

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7.10 km

Let It Be Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Small protected area next to Laguna Lake Park with views of Cerro San Luis Obispo and the foothills

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17.0 km

Top of Perfumo Canyon

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's a steep climb up on Perfumo Canyon Road but the views are worth it! The climb is all pavement, and treats you to the gorgeous landscapes of Morro Bay.

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40.6 km

Pismo Beach

Highlight • Beach

The Historic pier on tall wooden poles dominates the wide beach

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41.3 km

Bridge over Pismo Creek

Highlight • Bridge

Trails follow parts of Pismo Creek through Ira Lease Park and on the other side a trail bridge crosses the creek from Mary Herrington Park. Probably the safest way to get from the RV resort area to the beach trails.

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51.5 km

Edna Valley Vineyard

Highlight • Structure

Large vineyard with tasting room

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53.9 km

View of the SBP Airport

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you love planes, this is a great airport that is accessible to bikes with good viewing areas to watch the planes come in!

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59.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.4 km

23.5 km

3.83 km

3.47 km

293 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.2 km

22.8 km

1.26 km

330 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

17°C

12°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 34.0 km/h

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Top of Perfumo Canyon – Pismo Beach loop from San Luis Obispo

Mission Plaza

Higuera Street

Let It Be Nature Reserve

Top of Perfumo Canyon

Pismo Beach

Bridge over Pismo Creek

Edna Valley Vineyard

View of the SBP Airport

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