I live in HB and do this all the time.


From the River Trail, get on to PCH and go south.

You can stay on PCH through Newport. It's a little tight for a mile or so past the 55 Freeway but it's not too bad.

Once you cross over Back Bay you can turn right onto a street called BaySide Dr. Stay on Bayside Dr. until Margureite. From there you can either go left and back on to PCH or right down to Ocean Blvd and enjoy the views from the bluff above the ocean.

If you are up for a hill climb, back before you get to Marguerite on Bayside, turn right on a street called Fernleaf. It is a very short but very steep climb. Just stay on it and you will get onto Ocean Blvd.

Hope that helps.