Santa Monica and Venice Bike Tour

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Let us do the work by joining our Santa Monica and Venice Bike Tour, letting you relax and enjoy the quintessential L.A. pastime, cycling the area on a Beach Cruiser. That way you can experience the famous boardwalk and canals, go to some hidden spots that only locals like us know of and learn about the history of the famous neighborhoods you’re passing through.

We’ll have your bicycles ready when you arrive for the Santa Monica and Venice Bike tour, then we’ll head down to the beach. The tour passes by famous Santa Monica Pier, before stopping at Muscle Beach. Then we cycle to the beautiful canals. There’s a stop on hip Abbot Kinney Boulevard for juice or coffee, before we head up Main St. Our final stop is Santa Monica City Hall and Tongva Park.

* Tour starts 10am daily
* Bicycle hire included in price
* Children under 5 y.o. can go in a child’s seat (at own expense)

What's Included

We donate $1 for every guest to a non-profit, Climate Cents.
Tour Guide
Use of bicycle
Gratuities not included. Please allow 15-20%.
Snacks
Children under 5 y.o. can go in a child’s seat for $25 on the day (no ticket required).

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Santa Monica Beach Bicycle Rentals

Guide will be checking in guests from 15 minutes before tour at Santa Monica Beach Bicycle Rentals. There's parking structure next door and it's 5 minutes from Downtown Santa Monica station (E-Line). Be sure to allow extra time for traffic etc. We CANNOT wait for latecomers, there are other guests.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Santa Monica Pier

    See the world famous Santa Monica Pier, dating from 1909.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Santa Monica State Beach

    Join the roller blades and joggers and cycle down the beach.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Venice Beach

    See the famous boardwalk, with it's tattoo parlors and medical marijuana dispensaries. We also stop at Muscle Beach, the birthplace of the modern personal fitness movement.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Venice Canals Walkway

    Experience this spot of hidden beauty and tranquility.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Abbot Kinney Boulevard

    There are some great coffee and juice bars we can stop at. It doesn't get any more west side cool than this!

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Main on Main

    Cycle up Main St, Santa Monica, with its great collection of independent shops, bars and restaurants.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    City Hall

    Check out the 1938 moderne classic City Hall and the beautiful Tongva Park.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Third Street Promenade (Pass by)

    Enjoy the nicest parts of Santa Monica and visit after the tour for shopping and dining.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Aim to get to the meeting point 10-15 minutes early. If you’re late you may miss the tour.
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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