Problem with Honey Springs is getting there. Otay Lakes Road isn’t safe anymore as too much traffic now. Even my club ride uses a marked and lighted SAG car on that road now after one of our founders was killed by a motorcycle in January. That said, Great Western Loop is awesome - my favorite ride.
I live in Bonita (south county) and even I’d tell you stay in North County. I love Encinitas. Couple of strong group rides up there. Swamis ride is the fastest in the county. Good climbs, but nothing all that sustained unless you get East anywhere in SD county. Honey Springs is a 20 min classic climb. Palomar 60min plus. Be warned- it’s HOT when you go East that time of year. HOT.
If you end up staying downtown or south of it, let me know and I’ll get you hooked up with my club’s rides if you want. Wednesday night training races in Eastlake. Tuesday night worlds on Fiesta Island, all that will be rolling by June.