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    Coastal Rail Trail

    4.7 (15 reviews)

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    Natalya S.

    Clean, well marinated walking and biking path with art installations along the way. I love that it ends (on the north side) with a small trails that overlook seaside beach (in Cardiff).

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    Danny W.

    I like to exercise, but I'm not exactly running marathons or Iron Man's or anything. That's why this little trail through the heart of Solana Beach is just perfect for me. It's only about a mile and a half long from north to south, so regardless of your fitness level you shouldn't suffer from exhaustion or anything trying to complete it. It's clear, smooth sidewalk the whole way. It doesn't exactly have the view that running on the beach does, but it's also a heck of a lot easier on your joints than running through the sand. If you need a quick sweat that's easy to get to, give this trail a try.

    Gail P.

    The 1.5 mile Linear Park along Coast Highway that runs alongside the Coast Highway is a fantastic addition to the community commons area of Solana Beach. While recently up in North County, I actually got out of my car and stared in amazement at how awesome it was to have a multi-use linear park abutting the busy Highway. It is utterly cutting-edge in it's captivating charm and was designed to "metaphorically celebrate the edge between land and sea. There are crescent moon-shaped decks, sculptural seating walls, poetry corners, grouped plantings, paving patterns, and organic artistry representing and celebrating this concept. of public art amid the delights of nature. I adore the Amber Irwin designed- Sunburst sculpture which to me, screams of the joy of the outdoors experience. The designers were smart to feature drought tolerant and native vegetation throughout as both a practical matter and a good example of how southern Californians can utilize attractive but hardy plants in a beautiful manner. The Coastal Rail Trail (Linear Park) runs along Highway 101 from the Del Mar border of Via de la Valle north to Cardiff-at the City's northern boundary,. Love all the different types that can be found here such as: Stroller moms, joggers, roller-blader's, cyclists, and dog walkers. What is so cool is that this is all part of a 40-mile Coastal Trail-eventually to extend all the way from Oceanside.to dowrown San Diego. The City of Solana Beach should be very proud of all the many awards for this public amenity, including most recently the Landscape Design Council of California Award of Merit. Don't forget the prestigious designation from the American Concrete Institute and recognition from the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. When the Linear Park was initially completed in 2005, it immediately won Project of the Year from the American Public Works-San Diego chapter! But the best award of all is the steady utilization by the citizens and people of the area who make good usage of the meandering pathways amid artwork, sculptures, native gardens and graceful arching gateways overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

    Start of trail at Via Del Valle!
    Binx J.

    Short trial along Hwy 101 at Solana Beach, about 1.7 miles. At plaza Dr. you can cut out to the beach for a beautiful view and little park. Very nice stop on way to Sab Diego and the public art is cool--hopefully they will continue to add installations.

    Great for walks

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    This is a nice asphalt trail that runs parallel between the Cedros art and design district, coastal railway and the Pacific 101.

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