San Diego River Bike Trail — Attraction in San Diego

Like most open areas now in SD, the homeless ebb and flow. The path is open but trash in abundance along the edges. Be very cautious before going under any of the bridges. Homeless can pass out across the path and you won't be able to see them in time. There are no restrooms, no parking, and because the homeless have dogs that can charge, I wouldn't take a dog there but OB dog beach is at the end and there is car parking there. This was a fantastic bike way until the homeless...

I was excited to run on this trail since our hotel was close by. Less than a mile in I turned around and came back. Several homeless people sleeping in tents along the trail under bridges. It smells and there’s lots of trash. Saw a bunch of stay cats too. Looks like it would be a nice trail but I didn’t feel safe running...

The other reviews are right about this stretch of pathway being a hobo hangout. I rode it once and said no thanks after that. I just hop on the path from Old Town station by the I5 and I8 interchange to ride to the beaches. Not many hobos passed that interchange during the day in...