Point Loma Recovery Ride

Ride Report - July 2, 2011

Last night wandering around La Jolla Village we noticed a sign at a coffee shop that advertised a "Sweet Saturday Ride" starting at 8 am. Michael and I looked at each other knowing that we were in. So this morning we grabbed some coffee at the hotel and headed to the Cupz coffee shop.

Well the group never materialized, but a local rider gave us a ride suggestion and directions to Point Loma. We left Cupz and were on our way. It turned out to be another great morning on the bike!

After winding through La Jolla and Mission Beach we climbed Catalina road and took our first stop at the National Cemetery inside the Point Loma Naval Base.

We paid our $5 entry fee into the Cabrillo National monument and headed toward the Vistior center and Cabrillo memorial. The Point Loma lighthouse is in the distance.

 Michael with San Diego and the Coronado Naval Air Station in the distance.

 As we toured the monument we came upon this group of Cub and Boy Scouts raising the colors!

 Looking northeast from the visitor center

 Yours truly atop a WWII era Artillery lookout at Point Loma. The weather was outstanding today.

Looking to the Southwest, another Naval facility and lighthouse is below on the beach.

Michael flying the Paragon colors in front of the WWII era artillery control. We left the monument and headed back to La Jolla. About 10 minutes out, we called Deb and met at Cody's Restaurant for a post-ride brunch.

Mike and I had a different place in mind for breakfast, but Deb found Cody's and after a little confusion we met for an outstanding meal. They had a great veggie hash for Mike and I enjoyed delicious eggs benedict. We washed it down with some yummy Kona coffee!

While we were looking forward to participating in a local group ride, we were actually happy the group never materialized. Instead of hammering away to Point Loma and back. We were able to cover the 30 miles at a comfortable pace, and spend quite a bit of time wandering about the Cabrillo National Monument.

Great ride, great meal, great start to the day!