Bob on BAC Santa Barbara to San Diego 2010

Huntington Beach Pier

We continued the tour of the Southern California beaches today. After having a normal breakfast, I took off at 8:40 with several of my cohorts. Soon, Deborah Chamitoff and I pulled away going at a slightly faster pace. The weather was sunny and a little warmer than the day before. We rode on bicycle paths when they were available on on mostly quiet streets when they weren’t. The sand on the paths was gone so we could set a steady pace.

Newport Beach Pier

We passed Huntington Beach where I got a photo of the pier. Then it was on to Newport Beach and all of its cramped beachside houses. The Balboa Pier was next where we stopped and I had coffee and and a cinnamon roll. We made a short loop here to view The Wedge – a famous surfing spot. Surf must not have been up because we saw no surfer dudes.

Balboa Island

Then it was on to Balboa Island via a ferry from Palm Street. We rode through the island, crossed “The PCH” and rode an optional loop around Upper Newport Bay. We probably rode close to Hoby and Alanna’s house but I was reluctant to stop and interrupt the routine with their new baby. At the end of this loop, we bought a sandwich at a grocery store in Newport Dunes, a fancy RV park.

Little Sea at Corona Del Mar

Back to the beaches, we passed some of my old college haunts – Corona Del Mar and Laguna Beach.

From Laguna Beach, we powered our way into Dana Point and the Dana Point Marina Inn. We checked into our rooms and moved our luggage into them. Then we took off to San Juan Capistrano and explored its historic district. We didn’t go into the mission or see any swallows. I got back to the hotel at 4:00. Deborah decided to ride a little farther to reach 100km for the day.

I had dinner with Kathy and Chip at the Harbor Grill. I had a dinner salad and fresh seafood brochette. Chip forced Kathy and me to share a mud pie.

Here is today's route. Click on "View Path In Full" to get a better look at it.