Red Routes in San Diego County

Many streets and highways in San Diego County have bike lanes. There are also a number of bike paths, which are paved roadways reserved for non-motorized travel. I call them "red routes", and I've compiled a fairly complete list. Click here to see the list.

Free Map of Bike Routes

SANDAG (San Diego County Association of Governments) publishes a map of San Diego County that shows all officially recognized bike routes. The map is free; download it or order a printed copy from the iCommute website at www.icommutesd.com. Select the "bike to work" button on the home page. The latest edition is dated 2007. (iCommute was formerly called RideLink.)

Descriptions and Maps for Some Bike Routes

Old U.S. 101 and Interstate 5 Corridor

Directions for bicycle travel between San Clemente and the Mexican border along the route of former U.S. Highway 101 and near the current highway Interstate 5.

Old U.S. 80 and Interstate 8 Corridor

Directions for bicycle travel between San Diego and points east along the route of former U.S. Highway 80 and near the current highway Interstate 8. Still under construction.

Old U.S. 395 and Interstate 15 Corridor

Directions for bicycle travel between San Diego and points north along the route of former U.S. Highway 395 and near the current highway Interstate 15. Still under construction.

Bicycling Through Camp Pendleton

Schematic map of the bike route through Camp Pendleton between Oceanside and San Clemente. NOTE: For security reasons, this route may be closed to civilian bicyclists.

Bicycling through South Escondido

Schematic map and directions for bicyclists traveling between Escondido and the Rancho Bernardo area of San Diego.

Bicycling through Mission Valley

Schematic map and directions for bicyclists traveling in or through Mission Valley in San Diego.

East-West Bike Route Through Downtown San Diego

Schematic map of the bike route through Downtown San Diego between N. Harbor Dr. and Pershing Dr.