Beach Cruise
Take a cruisy ride around Ocean Beach with your buddies. This is a slow roll, 4.5 mile (out and back) ride.
Self-Guided Cruise
Come to Ocean Beach for a breezy ride, exploring the art, culture and nature that makes this neighborhood so unique.
Start on the bike path near Robb Field (see black route on map) and follow the 2.2 mile wiggle along the coast, completing challenges and answering questions along the way.*
Continue on to Sunset Cliffs for a longer ride (see blue route on map).
*Please obey the rules of the road, stop at all stop signs, look both ways before cross the street, be cautious when riding in parking areas and foot paths.*
Take a ride anytime!
San Diego River Bikeway
San Diego River Bikeway. Click to expand.
Start on the San Diego River Bikeway and do an ABC check before you ride off:
Dog Beach
Dog Beach. Click to expand.
Spot a dog playing fetch at dog beach!
Beach Volleyball
Beach Volleyball. Click to expand.
Lock your bike and take a walk to the ocean to dip your toes in!
Photo Op!
Photo Op!. Click to expand.
Pose with the Ocean Beach Life Guard Statue.
Ocean Beach Pier
Ocean Beach Pier. Click to expand.
Make a stop at the Ocean Beach Pier, the longest pier in California!
Coronado Ave Overlook
Coronado Ave Overlook. Click to expand.
Pause at the overlook where Bacon Street becomes Coronado Ave.
Surf Board House
Surf Board House. Click to expand.
Spot the surf board house!
Orchard Overlook
Orchard Overlook. Click to expand.
Take a moment to enjoy the overlook and watch the waves roll in.
Little Lion Cafe
Little Lion Cafe. Click to expand.
Congrats! You've made it to the Little Lion Cafe! Stop and have a drink or a pastry before returning to the San Diego River Bike way....or if you're feeling adventurous...take a longer ride!
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park. Click to expand.
Follow Sunset Cliffs Blvd along the coast, taking in the views!
San Diego River Bikeway
Start on the San Diego River Bikeway and do an ABC check before you ride off:
A-Check that you have enough air in your tires. They should be firm when you squeeze.
B- Make sure all your breaks work properly.
C- Give you bike a quick pedal to make sure the chain is on and it's rotating around smoothly. Feel it to see if it is adequately lubed. It should feel smooth and look clean and shiny.
Quick- Make sure the wheels are properly secured (quick releases are closed, or axle nuts are tight)
Check- Give the bike a shake and rattle to be sure that nothing is loose!
Dog Beach
Spot a dog playing fetch at dog beach!
The bike path is closed beyond the beach so walk your bike down to the parking area to get back onto the route.
Did you know that when you're on a bicycle you're considered a vehicle? Use your hands to signal, stop at all stop signs and ride only as far right as is "practicable" (not possible).
Beach Volleyball
Lock your bike and take a walk to the ocean to dip your toes in!
Before you go...practice locking your bike properly to the nearby bike racks. Make sure you lock the frame and the rear wheel, or both wheels.
Learn more about how to protect your bike and lock it properly here: https://sdbikecoalition.org/bike-theft/
Photo Op!
Pose with the Ocean Beach Life Guard Statue.
You're invited to post your photo on www.LovetoRide.net/sandiegocounty and tag your ride buddies!
Learn more about this sculpture at https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-ocean-beach-lifeguard-statue-2013may23-story.html
Ocean Beach Pier
Make a stop at the Ocean Beach Pier, the longest pier in California!
When was it built?
Coronado Ave Overlook
Pause at the overlook where Bacon Street becomes Coronado Ave.
Find the fish bench. What is this style of art called?
A. Sculpture
B. Mosaic
C. Cubism
Surf Board House
Spot the surf board house!
Count up on the number of surf boards on the fence and on the house.
Orchard Overlook
Take a moment to enjoy the overlook and watch the waves roll in.
What are the backs of the two benches made out of?
Little Lion Cafe
Congrats! You've made it to the Little Lion Cafe! Stop and have a drink or a pastry before returning to the San Diego River Bike way....or if you're feeling adventurous...take a longer ride!
Head out to Sunset Cliffs for a 3 mile cruise along the ocean! (Warning: There aren't bike lanes on this road and biking on sidewalks is not advisable due to high foot traffic, especially on weekends.)
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
Follow Sunset Cliffs Blvd along the coast, taking in the views!
See if you can spot:
-A pelican diving for fish
-A pretty picnic on the cliffs
-Sharrows on the road
-Someone taking a selfie