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Huntington Beach, California is
known not only for its great roads but also for the
well-maintained 8.5 mile cement path that runs parallel to
Pacific Coast Highway. Located on the ocean side of the highway,
this path sees thousands of bicyclists, joggers and walkers on a
daily basis. The scenic paved path some prefer to call a
promenade, boardwalk or road stretches from Sunset Beach through
Huntington Beach (for a combined 9.3 miles) and through
Newport Peninsula (nearly 3 miles). It is possible to get a 12
mile workout one direction or 24 miles total. For the distance
workouts, you can take the underpass that connects to the Santa
Ana River Trail near the bridge beyond Brookhurst Street. That
trail goes all the way through Orange County to Yorba Linda and
Featherly Park for an estimated additional 32 miles one
direction.
Bicyclists and roller bladers
share the paved Huntington Beach path with pedestrian
traffic. Be aware and ride defensively as you will find
people and pets crossing the path. State law requires
children riding bicycles in public to wear helmets for
protection. Bicycle lanes are often provided on city streets;
cyclists must travel the same direction as traffic, obeying
vehicle rules and regulations. Speed limits along beachfront
paths in Huntington Beach are enforced.
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Orange County Transportation
Authority (OCTA) buses are public buses connecting this section
of Huntington Beach with all of Orange County and even Long
Beach to the north and San Diego to the south. There are several
bus stops along the paved path route in Huntington Beach with
buses offering bicycle racks. For OCTA routes and times, there
are posted signs at bus locations that include the Warner Avenue
and Pacific Coast Highway turn around area near Jack in the Box
restaurant. You can also call OCTA at 714.636.RIDE.
Proceed with caution due to
slippery conditions from wind blown sand and wet spots. Also
observe posted speed limits, especially in Newport Beach where
enforcement of posted signs is particularly noticeable in the
months of April through September.
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