Looking for the best trails around Imperial Beach?

Explore the best rated trails in Imperial Beach, CA, whether you're looking for an easy walking trail or a bike trail like the Rose Creek Bike Path and Coastal Rail Trail . With more than 20 trails covering 109 miles you're bound to find a perfect trail for you. Click on any trail below to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and reviews.

Best Trails in Imperial Beach

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26 Reviews
Bayshore Bikeway

Nearly encircling the San Diego Bay, the Bayshore Bikeway offers views of downtown San Diego and the resort town of Coronado while...

Length: 24.7 mi
State: CA
Surface: Asphalt, Concrete
7 Reviews
Coastal Rail Trail

Open in distinct sections while still under development, The Coastal Rail Trail traverses beachside communities in Oceanside, Carlsbad,

Length: 4.7 mi
State: CA
Surface: Asphalt, Concrete
15 Reviews
Escondido Creek Bike Path

This paved trail along Escondido Creek can help residents commute to the Escondido Transit Center or to local services, as well as...

Length: 6.1 mi
State: CA
Surface: Asphalt
4 Reviews
Fay Avenue Bike Path

Make sure you bring your camera for this trail. The Fay Avenue Bike Path runs through the upscale seaside resort community of La Jolla, and...

Length: 1.1 mi
State: CA
Surface: Asphalt, Dirt
10 Reviews
Inland Rail Trail

The Inland Rail Trail runs for 10.5 miles through the San Diego County communities of Escondido, San Marcos and parts of Vista. About the...

Length: 10.5 mi
State: CA
Surface: Asphalt
2 Reviews
Linear Park

Running through downtown San Diego, Linear Park is a vibrant, palm-lined ribbon that parallels an active trolley line along Harbor Drive.

Length: 1.1 mi
State: CA
Surface: Asphalt
1 Review
Martin Luther King, Jr. Promenade

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Promenade connects a number of sites along San Diego's waterfront. The walkway runs on the northern side of an...

Length: 0.75 mi
State: CA
Surface: Brick
19 Reviews
Mission Bay Bike Path

The Mission Bay Bike Path forms an 11.57-mile, heart-shaped loop around San Diego’s Mission Bay and the incredibly scenic 4,235-acre...

Length: 11.57 mi
State: CA
Surface: Asphalt, Concrete
4 Reviews
Mission Beach-Pacific Beach Boardwalk

As its name suggests, the Mission Beach-Pacific Beach Boardwalk conveniently links the two oceanfront communities north of downtown San...

Length: 3 mi
State: CA
Surface: Concrete

Recent Trail Reviews

San Luis Rey River Trail

Elevated route

June, 2025 by shawnabrowne

For me, who is afraid of heights, this was a bit difficult. It is slightly elevated and no railings. The surface is smooth, nice, easy to ride bike on. Going north-south, turn right at the neighborhood. Rode this Sunday lunchtime. Fair amount of runners, cyclists, and pedestrians. Everyone was considerate to each other.

Bayshore Bikeway

urban but beautiful

April, 2025 by meggood

This is an urban ride, folks! What a gorgeous collection of national wildlife area, coast, cityscape and yes, there’s gonna be some homeless folks and some trash along the eastern corridor. But still, for a city, it was a great , scenic ride. The awesome brewery Novo brewery at the southern junction, at silver strand, is a great midpoint lunch or dinner spot. Good beer. Then we headed north on the western side in the gorgeous evening sun through Coronado. We took the ferry back to the city across the bay. If you like nature and cities, I highly recommend!!

Mission Bay Bike Path

Nice Ride

October, 2024 by swvn2cp6ym

Nice ride

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