Chula Vista, CA
January 24, January 28, February 2, February 3, 2015
Sweetwater Bikeway
Our first bike outing was a bike path we took right out of the KOA. It is a path that follows the Sweetwater River all the way to the yacht harbor at the mouth of the river. Round trip it is about 6 miles on a mostly asphalt surface.
Or there is a park for picnic. 
Mission Bay Park/Bikeway
What a beautiful ride this was! From where we parked, we did a 3 mile ride right past Sea World, under 2 interstates, and around the cove to the jetty. When we returned to our parking spot, we continued on for 3 miles in the other direction around the bay. The complete ride is described as a 19 mile loop...maybe one day?
Bayshore Bikeway
Bayshore Bikeway is a 24 mile loop. We parked just past Hotel del Coronado and went south towards Silver Strand State Beach for about 6 miles. The scenery is beautiful...salt flats, wetlands, marinas and the Scenic Silver Strand highway. I'm pretty sure this loop is not one I will ever complete. Part of the loop is actually a route on the highway with vehicles zooming past...not for me!
All along the way there are places to pull over and stop.
Riding back into Coronado... |
| On a stretch of the bikeway behind Hotel del Coronad we saw this sand castle. |
Mission Beach Boardwalk
Mission Beach lies on a thin strip of land between the ocean and Mission Bay. The southern end of the beach is known as The Strand. The Strand is almost 3 miles long with a paved promenade behind it for its entire length. The promenade is booming with activity...two lanes of bicycling, rollerblading, running, skateboarding, and moms with strollers. Lining the promenade are expensive beach homes and cute little cottages...all with wonderful patios and gorgeous plants! After you pass Belmont Park, and head further north to Pacific Beach, the path narrows. Here you find restaurants and shops. Today we parked at Mission Park and rode 6 miles one way. I had to stop and regroup two times on the more narrow path. I'm not so confident when it comes to deciding when I have time to pass on the left or not.
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| Carol takes in the view... |
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| Mine is the purple one! |
A huge thank you goes to Carol for picking our paths and the order in which she did them. Each one was a little more challenging than the one before it and all of them were great confidence boosters for me. And a huge thank you to Ronnie for getting us to each of these bikeways.
Hope your week is going well. Until next time, take care and...
happy trails!
What a wonderful day of exploring wish I could get Suzie to bike again.
ReplyDeleteThe last time we gave up our bikes, I said never again...so maybe Suzie will change her mind too. It's been such good exercise for Joe as he regains his strength and stamina.
DeleteI just love the San Diego area and especially Coronado. There's so much to see and do.
ReplyDeleteAmen to that Jeri!
DeleteLooks like you are really enjoying your new bike! And the weather has been cooperating for some very pretty rides.
ReplyDeleteWhen we used to live in North Park (a neighborhood sort of near the Zoo) we would ride from our house, through downtown, on the Bayside trail all the way to Imperial Beach (this is the part that takes you through some industrial sections and alongside the freeway--but not on the freeway), up the Silver Strand, into Coronado, then take the ferry back to downtown, then ride home (uphill). That was about 33 miles, probably the longest ride I've ever done and quite challenging--I would be completely pooped out by the time we got home! Makes for good memories though!
I am hopeful that one day I can do a route like that! I hope my description of the bikeways is accurate...please don't hesitate to correct me Lisa.
DeleteLooks like some wonderful bike riding there. We are tossing around the idea of heading over that way but just not sure if we will or not. These bike rides and the scenery are sure enticing us though.
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The weather is awesome too Ruth. There is so much to see and do. We have a long " to do" list that I am pretty sure we will not complete this go round!
DeleteNow that's the kind of riding I'd like to do...on pavement with no cars.
ReplyDeleteOh, me too Judy! Just dodging other bikers and walkers is about all I can handle!
DeleteGood job keeping up with your bike riding!! San Diego beach area has a ton of bike paths. We rode our bikes everywhere, it was so much easier than taking the car. I really enjoyed whenever we were able to ride along the water:) Sure looks like you hit all the beach trails!!
ReplyDeleteWe are having a great time Pam...getting some much needed exercise so we can start back hiking!
DeleteBeautiful views and so envious of your bike rides. I love riding and did a bunch in my younger years. But never in such a beautiful place. This sounds like its going to be wonderful year and a chance to put last years in the memory trash can.
ReplyDeleteThis year is off to a great start Sue! The biking is sure strengthening Joe's legs...we want to be able to keep up with you and Paul in Montrose!
DeleteLooking at all your activities in sunny CA really makes me envious. That is also my kind of biking along the scenic coastal views. Beautiful !
ReplyDeleteThe weather has been perfect for biking MonaLiza. I could go everyday!!!
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