Los Angeles: Full-Day Electric Bike Tour via Santa Monica & Venice

Summary

Cycle LA’s famous streets, beaches and movie history in one day

You’ll pedal from West Hollywood down Route 66 through Beverly Hills, past movie studios and right onto Venice Beach for lunch with your group. Feel city life up close as your local guide shares stories you won’t find online — from celebrity homes to beachside boardwalks. Expect fresh air, real LA neighborhoods, and a few surprises along the way.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll be honest — I signed up for this LA in a Day bike tour mostly because I was tired of sitting in traffic. Didn’t expect to actually feel the city like this. We started out in West Hollywood, right on Route 66, and our guide (shoutout to Mark, who somehow knows every street mural and celebrity scandal) got us rolling early. The air smelled like coffee and eucalyptus. I was a little nervous about the hills but went for the electric bike upgrade — best decision, honestly.

Beverly Hills looked unreal in the morning light — all those palm trees and shiny gates. Mark pointed out some wild stories about old mansions (I still can’t believe who lived where). At one stop near Greystone Mansion, we could hear gardeners chatting in Spanish over hedge trimmers. Then Brentwood and Westwood kind of blurred together for me — maybe because I was distracted by UCLA’s campus and the fact that my legs weren’t burning yet. There were a couple of quick water breaks, people laughing at my helmet hair (fair), and then suddenly we were at Santa Monica Pier.

The ocean breeze hit different after hours of city riding. Lunch was right on Venice Beach — nothing fancy, just sandwiches and cold drinks with sand everywhere. Watching skaters fly by on the boardwalk made me wish I’d brought a camera with more memory. Our group swapped stories about favorite movies as we passed Culver Studios (Wizard of Oz trivia came up — I’m still not sure if Mark was joking about the yellow brick road).

By the end, I was sweaty but weirdly energized. It’s hard to explain unless you’ve biked through LA neighborhoods like that — each one feels like its own world. If you’re thinking about this full-day Los Angeles sightseeing tour, don’t worry too much about fitness (the e-bikes help), just bring closed-toe shoes and an open mind. Still thinking about that salty air and all those little moments between stops.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Full day Los Angeles electric bike tour

• Start on Route 66 in West Hollywood
• Pass Pacific Design Center
• See celebrity homes and gardens in Beverly Hills
• View Beverly Hills Hotel
• Bike past famous restaurants on Robertson Boulevard
• Pass the Abbey gay bar in West Hollywood
• Tour Westwood and Brentwood neighborhoods
• See Bundy Drive in Brentwood
• Pass UCLA and Veteran's Hospital
• Bike along Santa Monica Beach and Pier
• Stop at Santa Monica Pier
• Bike the Marvin Braude Bike Trail
• Tour Venice Beach Boardwalk and skate park
• Visit Muscle Beach and Venice Canals
• Pass Marina del Rey harbor
• Tour Culver City movie studios
• See Greystone Mansion and Park
• Pass homes of Michael Jackson, Walt Disney, Elvis Presley

Top questions

How long is the LA in a Day electric bike tour?

The tour covers 32 miles (51.5 km) over a full day.

Is lunch included on this Los Angeles bike tour?

Yes, there’s a lunch stop on Venice Beach halfway through the ride.

Do I need to be super fit for this LA sightseeing tour?

An intermediate fitness level is recommended, but pedal-assist electric bikes are available for easier riding.

What neighborhoods does the tour visit?

You’ll ride through West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Westwood, Brentwood, Santa Monica, Venice, Marina del Rey, and Culver City.

Are helmets provided on this Los Angeles tour?

Yes, helmets and safety vests are included for all riders.

Can children join this full-day Los Angeles bike tour?

Children ages 6+ who can ride independently are welcome; infant seats are also available.

Is hotel pickup included?

No hotel pickup is included; you meet at the Los Angeles bike shop where free onsite bag storage is offered.

What should I wear or bring for this LA bike tour?

Closed-toe shoes are required; bottled water is provided but bringing sunscreen is smart.

What’s included

Your day includes an expert local guide certified in CPR/First Aid, pedal-assist electric bikes or standard bikes with helmets and safety vests provided at no extra cost, bottled water throughout the journey to keep you hydrated as you ride across Los Angeles’ most iconic neighborhoods; plus free WiFi at the starting shop and secure storage for your bags while you’re out exploring together—lunch on Venice Beach is included halfway through before finishing back in West Hollywood.