San Diego Riverwalk

Length: ~2 miles

Duration: 1 hours

Difficulty: Easy

Dogs Allowed: Yes

Shade: Limited

Start Point: Fashion Valley Transit Center

End Point: Fashion Valley Transit Center

This is an easy, low-stress walk for anyone curious about riding the San Diego Trolley while fitting in a short afternoon stroll.

The walk starts and ends at Fashion Valley Transit Center which is served by the Green Line and multiple bus lines. Free parking is available at the transit center, making this walk just as accessible by car.

Begin by crossing Riverwalk Drive and heading east. Along the way, you’ll enjoy views of the San Diego River and the elevated trolley tracks running alongside the path. While the route does cross a few busy streets, all crossings are equipped with pedestrian signals.

You can finish your walk at Rio Vista Station where you can take the Green Line back to Fashion Valley. The nearby mixed-use development also offers several restaurant options if you want to linger.

For a longer outing, continue along the San Diego Riverwalk toward SDSU Mission Valley Park. Convenient return options include Fenton Parkway and Stadium.

Whether you ride one stop or a few, this walk makes trying the trolley feel simple, scenic, and low-pressure.