Road riders—looking for a loop ride with sweeping ocean views, quiet country roads, not many hills, and a coffee stop along the way? Take a 30-mile spin, starting from San Gregorio near Half Moon Bay.

The first 13 miles roll easily south along Highway 1 and the San Mateo coast, passing beach after beautiful beach, as well as picturesque Pigeon Point Lighthouse. (We recommend starting early in the day to beat traffic.) If you can take your eyes off the road, you might glimpse migrating gray whales heading for Mexico...