Mostly flat with one gentle grade and a lot of the Orange County coast. Start at the south end of Long Beach and cruise through Seal, Sunset, Huntington, and Newport Beaches. Slight diversion at Corona Del Mar to a scenic overlook and then continue to Laguna Beach. Up the slight grade of Laguna Canyon and then back via Turtle Rock and Irvine to Newport Back Bay. Then back up PCH for a brunch stop at Brix (originally suggested by Mikki!). Then, just a few more miles back to the start. Here is the RideWithGPS version of the ride:

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/7885084

The whole ride is about 61 miles with less than 2000 feet of climbing.

NOTE: Slight change due to road closure near the start location:
Directions to the start: 405 South through Long Beach and exit on Studebaker. Right on Studebaker and go about 2 miles to where it tees into 2nd/Westminster. Turn right on 2nd, and turn left on PCH. Go past the new 2nd and PCH development and older location of Whole Foods and turn right on Studebaker Road (Just past Mimi’s Cafe). Cross Marina Drive and into the parking lot there. Park across from a Five Guys. Drive time from Marina Del Rey will be about 35 minutes. Meet at 8:15 am for an 8:30 am start. Car pooling is encouraged. Any questions?