Rincon Bluffs Preserve – Downtown Carpinteria loop from Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve

Rincon Bluffs Preserve – Downtown Carpinteria loop from Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve

Moderate

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Rincon Bluffs Preserve – Downtown Carpinteria loop from Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve

01:30

36.4km

190m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. 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: August 2, 2026

Tips

The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 33.1 km for 111 m

After 33.3 km for 182 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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906 m

Rincon Bluffs Preserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rincon Bluffs Preserve is one of the last remaining undeveloped coastal properties between the western edges of Goleta and the Ventura County line.

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3.21 km

Ralph Fertig Memorial Bikeway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Miles of paved bike trail along the undeveloped Pacific coastline

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9.10 km

Ralph Fertig Memorial Bike Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Ralph Fertig Memorial Bike Trail, also known as the Rincon Bike Path, runs along the 101 between Rincon and Mussel Shoals, offering scenic coastal views from Ventura to Carpinteria. …

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14.2 km

Faria County Park

Highlight • Beach

Nice beach park with restrooms and water. Makes for a great place for a stopover or as an overnight base with roadside RV camping.

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20.6 km

The Richfield Pier is a long pier extending out from the small community of Mussel Shoals and connecting with Rincon Island, a private man-made island built for well drilling & oil and gas production.

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28.4 km

Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Carpinteria Bluffs are now preserved as open space. The trail down to the bluffs leads through quiet, open meadows and a long row of stately eucalyptus trees. An easy …

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30.7 km