Santa Monica and Venice Beach Bike Adventure Tour

4.8
(48 reviews)

2 to 3 hrs (approximately)
Offered in: English

Enjoy our guided bike adventure through Santa Monica and the historical streets of Venice Beach, California. We’ll explore the sites and history around Santa Monica, and take in some privileged views of the California coast before continuing our bike ride south towards Venice. Although the Italian influenced landscape is widely recognized as the birthplace of skateboarding, Venice Beach is also home to talented musicians, performers, stunning architecture, sculptures and West Coast legal graffiti walls that have become alluring grounds for artists from around the world. Our guides will show you these often overlooked sights and provide interesting and insightful information about the culture, communities and history of the area.

Participants are expected to know how to ride a bike. This tour travels through a separated bike path and bike lanes on city streets.
*no children under 12 years old.

What's Included

Professional guide
Bottled water
Use of bicycle
Use of helmet
Bike lock
Lunch
Gratuities
Bicycles are NOT electric

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

1555 2nd Street Santa Monica, CA 90401; (Located on the Northeast corner of 2nd and Colorado) BY BUS: Big Blue Bus 3 or Rapid 3 from LAX to Colorado/Broadway OR LA Metro 4; 704; 33; 733 from Downtown LA to Colorado/ Broadway. BY RAIL:  Metro Expo Line Westbound from Downtown LA to 4th/Colorado

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Spend an unforgettable 2-3 hours on a guided bike tour through Santa Monica and the historical neighborhoods of Venice Beach, California. The tour begins with a leisurely cruise through Santa Monica's charming downtown shopping disctric and stops in the heart of Venice Beach (near Muscle Beach), the birthplace of skateboarding and training grounds for a young Arnold Schwarzenegger. Venice Beach's Italian-influenced landscape is also widely recognized for its West Coast legal graffiti walls that attract street artists from around the world. Tour-goers will see street art pieces and architecture created by Chase, Rip Cronk, Emily Winters, Frank Gehry and other prominent figures. Riders will also be given some time to walk along the colorful Venice Boardwalk to purchase souvenirs and watch live street performances.

Afterwards, you'll pedal through the picturesque Venice Canals, the quaint Italian inspired community, and then bike through Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice's trendy gathering place for both locals and visitors, declared by GQ as "The Coolest Block In America". Your guide will take you off the beaten path and show you all of these often-overlooked street galleries, leaving you with an appreciation for the talented, expressive minds that enrich the visual space of the community.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Baggy pants, open-toed shoes, and sandals are not recommended
  • Helmets are required for persons under 18 years of age, but optional for adults over 18 years
Supplied by The Bike Center

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Mountain Bike Tours
Historical Tours
Likely to Sell Out
Bike Tours
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Adventure Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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