5-Hour Bike Tour Los Angeles: Beverly Hills, Venice, Santa Monica

You'll ride past the Hollywood Sign from multiple angles across neighborhoods most visitors never pedal through.

A 5-hour guided bike tour of Los Angeles covering 32 miles from Santa Monica to Venice to Beverly Hills, with stops at the Venice Canals, Greystone Mansion grounds, and the Venice Boardwalk. You ride on either electric or standard bikes with a CPR/First Aid certified local guide, helmet and safety vest provided, and a lunch stop halfway through on Venice Beach. The tour sticks to bike paths and includes expert tips for other LA sights.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day bike tour in Los Angeles

• Start at Third Street Promenade
• Explore Santa Monica downtown
• Visit Santa Monica Pier and Beach
• Ride 26-Mile Bike Path to Venice Beach
• Bike along Venice boardwalk
• Explore Venice neighborhood and canals
• Stop at Venice Skatepark
• Visit Melrose Avenue
• See Hollywood Sign viewpoints
• Ride through Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive
• Explore Brentwood neighborhood
• Pass by Pacific Design Center
• Visit Culver City
• See Malibu beaches
• Ride by UCLA campus and Westwood Village
• Pass Sunset Boulevard and Sunset Strip
• Visit Century City shopping mall
• Stop at Greystone Mansion and Park
• Ride through Bel Air neighborhood
• Pass Robertson Boulevard and classic LA bars
• Visit Route 66 endpoint in Santa Monica
• End tour with ocean views and cityscapes

The Experience

The tour starts at Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, a three-block car-free shopping stretch, then heads to Santa Monica Pier where you'll see the Ferris wheel and ocean views from the bike. From there you ride the Marvin Braude Bike Trail—a 26-mile path that runs along the coast—connecting Santa Monica to Venice Beach. Along the way you'll pass the Pacific Design Center with its blue, green, and red buildings, then roll through the Venice Boardwalk where you can watch street performers and athletes at Muscle Beach. The guide shares the history of the Original Muscle Beach, which started the US fitness boom in 1934.

The route takes you off the beach into neighborhoods: Melrose Avenue for street art and Instagrammable walls, Robertson Boulevard where celebrities shop, and the Venice Canals for a quieter stretch away from the tourist crowds. You'll see Greystone Mansion and its grounds—a location filmed in countless movies—and ride through Brentwood, where many Hollywood stars live. The tour includes multiple viewpoints of the Hollywood Sign as you pedal through different districts, and passes UCLA's campus with its Romanesque Revival architecture. Sunset Strip, Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, and a stop at the famous pink Paul Smith wall are also on the route.

You choose between electric bikes (pedal-assist) or standard bikes at the start. The tour covers predominantly flat bike paths, though there are a few hills. Lunch happens halfway through on Venice Beach. The guide is CPR/First Aid certified, provides a helmet and safety vest, and offers recommendations for other LA sights. Closed-toe shoes are required, and bags can be stored onsite. A moderate level of fitness helps, and the 32-mile distance means you're covering real ground—not just a neighborhood loop.

What’s included

• Electric or standard bike with helmet and safety vest.
• 5-hour guided route covering 32 miles on predominantly flat bike paths.
• lunch stop on Venice Beach halfway through.
• guided walking tour of Greystone Mansion grounds, gardens, Venice Canals, and Venice Boardwalk.
• free onsite bag storage.
• expert tips and recommendations for more LA sightseeing.
• CPR/First Aid certified local guide speaking English.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Friendly Local Guides

Is this one for you?The electric bike makes the 32-mile distance and a few hills manageable for riders who want to cover real ground without arriving exhausted, while the standard bike is the choice if you want a harder workout. Either way, you need a moderate fitness level and closed-toe shoes to ride the full 5 hours.

Top questions

What's the difference between the electric bikes and standard bikes on this tour?

Electric bikes have pedal-assist, which means the motor helps you as you pedal, making hills and longer distances easier while still giving you exercise. Standard bikes require you to pedal the full distance without motor assistance. Both options cover the same 32-mile route.

How many stops do we make, and what happens at each one?

The tour includes multiple stops at named landmarks: Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach and Boardwalk, Melrose Avenue, the Venice Canals, Greystone Mansion and its grounds, Robertson Boulevard, and views of the Hollywood Sign from different angles. You'll also pass UCLA, Sunset Strip, Rodeo Drive, and other neighborhoods. A lunch stop happens halfway through on Venice Beach.

Is this tour mostly on busy streets or on bike paths?

The tour runs predominantly on bike paths, including the 26-mile Marvin Braude Bike Trail that connects Santa Monica and Venice along the coast. You'll also ride through neighborhoods on quieter streets, but the route is designed to keep you off heavy traffic.

What should I know about the physical demands of 32 miles on a bike?

The tour covers 32 miles over 5 hours and includes a few hills along the route. A moderate level of fitness is recommended. The electric bike option makes the distance more manageable if you want less exertion, while the standard bike is a greater physical challenge. There's a lunch break halfway through.

Does the guide speak English, and will they share stories about the places we see?

Yes, the guide is a live English-speaking local who shares stories and history as you ride—including the history of Muscle Beach, the Hollywood Sign, Route 66, and the neighborhoods you pass through. The guide is also CPR/First Aid certified.

What's included in the tour price, and what do I need to bring?

The tour includes the electric or standard bike, helmet, safety vest, guided route, lunch stop on Venice Beach, and expert tips for other LA sights. You need to bring closed-toe shoes and be ready to ride. Bags can be stored onsite. Lunch and gratuity are not included in the tour price.