Originally Posted by
JimmyNH
Did you mean Laguna Beach? The section of PCH between Laguna Beach (CA-133) and Dana Point sucks. There is no bike lane, the road is narrow and very busy and there are tons of parked cars. I personally avoid this section of PCH in either direction. If you want a suggestion: since you'll be coming down Laguna Canyon (CA-133), make a left on El Toro, Right on Aliso Creek, Right on Alicia and Right on Crown Valley which will take you to PCH in Dana Point. This will add some climbing (about 1 mile up Aliso Creek at about 7% avg. grade) and a couple of extra miles, but I'd take all that any day over riding PCH in Laguna Beach.
Laguna Beach to Dana Point via isn't too bad if its not during rush hour or the weekend. An alternative is from the Irvine Station and make your way to Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills and San Juan Capistrano. Once you get there you can join the Trubucco which eventually has a dedicated bike path all the way to Dana Point and rejoin PCH.
Originally Posted by
PeregrineA1
If you must go through Laguna Beach, Glenerrye (sp?) parallels PCH for much of the crummy part of the ride. Going to Laguna would also allow a stop at La Sirena Grill for a really good taco.
+1 La Sirena Grill tacos and beer.