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Rīga – Saulkrasti: road trip guide
Road guide for Rīga – Saulkrasti: fuel costs, places to stop, food, walks and stay ideas.
Route overview
<h3>What to expect on the route</h3><p>The route is about 48 km and the basic driving time is around 0 h 55 min before longer stops.</p>
Rīga – Saulkrasti: road trip guide
A practical route guide with suggested stops, scenic places and useful planning notes for drivers.
This page combines cost planning with route ideas, so the trip is not just a drive from one city to another. Choose the most useful stops, check current opening times and adjust the day to weather and season.
- 01Carnikavas promenādePlaces to see · on route
- 02Gaujas grīvas apkārtnePlaces to see · on route
- 03Lilastes ezersPlaces to see · on route
- 04Saulkrastu Baltā kāpaPlaces to see · on route
- 05Saulkrastu pludmalePlaces to see · on route
- 06Saulkrastu velosipēdu muzejsPlaces to see · on route
- 07Skultes ostas apkārtnePlaces to see · on route
- 08Zvejniekciema pludmalePlaces to see · on route
Route plan
Planning rhythm
- Check fuel, tyre pressure and route before departure.
- Plan breaks before you get tired.
- Choose a few main stops rather than trying to see everything.
Places to see
10
01
Carnikavas promenāde
Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
02
Gaujas grīvas apkārtne
Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
03
Lilastes ezers
Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
04
Saulkrastu Baltā kāpa
Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
05
Saulkrastu pludmale
Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
06
Saulkrastu velosipēdu muzejs
Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
07
Skultes ostas apkārtne
Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
08
Zvejniekciema pludmale
Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
09
Pabažu ezers
Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
10
Dzelzceļa stacijas apkārtne Saulkrastos
Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
Stops and breaks
3
01
Carnikavas pauze
Practical break point for coffee, fuel, WC or a quick stretch.
02
Lilastes pauze
Practical break point for coffee, fuel, WC or a quick stretch.
03
Saulkrastu centra pauze
Practical break point for coffee, fuel, WC or a quick stretch.
Food and walks
4
01
Carnikavas kafejnīcu zona
Good area for food, coffee or a slower walk during the trip.
02
Saulkrastu centra ēdināšana
Good area for food, coffee or a slower walk during the trip.
03
Zvejniekciema sezonālās vietas
Good area for food, coffee or a slower walk during the trip.
04
Skultes ostas apkārtnes ēdināšana
Good area for food, coffee or a slower walk during the trip.
Stays and campsites
5
01
Saulkrastu viesu mājas
Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.
02
Zvejniekciema nakšņošanas zona
Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.
03
Lilastes ezera apkārtne
Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.
04
Skultes piekrastes naktsmītnes
Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.
05
Carnikavas nakšņošanas zona
Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.
Places to see
Places to see
- Carnikavas promenāde — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
- Gaujas grīvas apkārtne — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
- Lilastes ezers — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
- Saulkrastu Baltā kāpa — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
- Saulkrastu pludmale — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
- Saulkrastu velosipēdu muzejs — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
- Skultes ostas apkārtne — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
- Zvejniekciema pludmale — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
- Pabažu ezers — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
- Dzelzceļa stacijas apkārtne Saulkrastos — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
Stops and breaks
Stops and breaks
- Carnikavas pauze — Practical break point for coffee, fuel, WC or a quick stretch.
- Lilastes pauze — Practical break point for coffee, fuel, WC or a quick stretch.
- Saulkrastu centra pauze — Practical break point for coffee, fuel, WC or a quick stretch.
Food and walks
Food and walks
- Carnikavas kafejnīcu zona — Good area for food, coffee or a slower walk during the trip.
- Saulkrastu centra ēdināšana — Good area for food, coffee or a slower walk during the trip.
- Zvejniekciema sezonālās vietas — Good area for food, coffee or a slower walk during the trip.
- Skultes ostas apkārtnes ēdināšana — Good area for food, coffee or a slower walk during the trip.
Stays and campsites
Stays and campsites
- Saulkrastu viesu mājas — Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.
- Zvejniekciema nakšņošanas zona — Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.
- Lilastes ezera apkārtne — Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.
- Skultes piekrastes naktsmītnes — Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.
- Carnikavas nakšņošanas zona — Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.
Cost tips
Cost tips
Fuel cost depends on consumption, speed, traffic, tyres and current price. Use the calculator before leaving.
