Thanks, Roxy.
My son lives in Carlsbad, right across from the beach. I am not sure where my dad is; I know that sounds strange, but he moved and I haven't been out since. It's in central SD. For years, my parents lived in La Mesa.
I have seen riders going along the highway, by the ocean. To me, it seemed like riding on the freeway, but I could do it. Going out toward the mountains might be fun. Not sure if I could get to any of the summits, but I could try. I don't generally ride on bike paths, unless I am going to do errands/out to eat, and we only have 2 around here, anyway. I don't like dealing with the runners, etc.
I guess I am really spoiled by riding out my door to what most would call country roads, or at the most suburban traffic, without a lot of stopping.