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But it’s not all surfing, all the time. The best hiking opportunities along the North County coastal area center on the immediate coastline, especially along select stretches of sandy beach and also along the margins of several coastal lagoons.

For casual hikers, these venues nearly always offer easy walking and mild—even cool—weather conditions. On the beach itself, there’s plenty of surfing talent to ogle, and alongside the lagoons a wide variety of birds will capture your attention.

One caveat: Warm summer weekends may bring throngs of beachgoers to the coastline, making parking a severe challenge. The solution, of course, is to get there early or wait until late afternoon.

Trailhead Location: North Carlsbad, just inland from the coast

Trail Use: Hiking, running, dog walking

Distance & Configuration: 1.5-mile loop when including all trailhead spurs

Elevation Range: From near sea level to 185'

Facilities: Water, picnic tables, restrooms, and playground structures near the trailhead; The Shoppes at Carlsbad lie 0.5 mile east.