Aerial view of the North County coastline around Encinitas, California
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California · United States

Cycling in San Diego (North County Coast)

Best season: Year-round

San Diego’s North County coast is some of the best casual beach riding in the country, and it runs nearly year-round. The classic route is Coast Highway 101, threading the beach towns — Solana Beach, Cardiff, Encinitas, Del Mar — with the Pacific on one side most of the way, plus the climbs and coves around Torrey Pines and La Jolla to the south.

You can pick up a beach cruiser or e-bike in Solana Beach, Encinitas, and La Jolla, and guided e-bike tours run the La Jolla coastline. The riding is flat and mild near the water, with optional hills whenever you want to earn a view.

Weather in San Diego (North County Coast)

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Typical by month

avg high/low · 1991–2020 normals · CARLSBAD MCCLELLAN PALOMAR AP
  1. Jan 65° 48° 2.5"
  2. Feb 64° 48° 2.6"
  3. Mar 64° 51° 1.6"
  4. Apr 66° 53° 0.9"
  5. May 68° 57° 0.3"
  6. Jun 70° 60° 0.1"
  7. Jul 74° 64° 0.1"
  8. Aug 76° 65° 0.0"
  9. Sep 76° 64° 0.1"
  10. Oct 73° 59° 0.5"
  11. Nov 70° 52° 1.0"
  12. Dec 65° 47° 1.7"

Where to rent or borrow a bike

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Bike & Kayak Tours (La Jolla)

From $39/day

7-speed cruisers at La Jolla Shores; hourly options too.

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Coastal E-Bike (Solana Beach)

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E-bike rentals and guided coastal tours on Highway 101 in Solana Beach.

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Leucadia Cyclery

From $40 (half-day cruiser) · waiver required

Beach cruisers and Murf e-bikes on Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas. E-bike rentals require a waiver and rider age 16+.

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Pedego La Jolla

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Pedego electric bike rentals in La Jolla; rates by phone.

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Solé Bicycles (Encinitas)

From $25

Cruisers, city bikes, and e-bikes on S Coast Highway 101; lock and helmet included.

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Cloud of Goods (San Diego delivery rentals)

From $50/day

Delivery bike-rental marketplace — hybrids and cruisers (~$50/day) and mountain bikes (~$70/day), helmet and lock included, dropped at your San Diego-area hotel, rental, or the airport. No storefront; you pick the delivery spot.

Call ahead: Confirm the city page link, current fleet, delivery area, and rates for your dates.

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Guided bike tours

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La Jolla Electric Bike Tour

Another Side of San Diego · 2h · from $99

Guided La Jolla e-bike tour past Windansea, Bird Rock, and the Mount Soledad views.

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Coastal 15-Mile E-Bike Tour

Coastal E-Bike · 2.5h

Guided 15-mile coastal e-bike loop along the North County Highway 101, departing Solana Beach.

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