Santa Monica and Venice Beach 3-Hour Bike Tour
Three hours on two wheels: the Pier, Muscle Beach, Marina del Rey, and the Venice skate scene
A 3-hour guided bike tour starting near the Santa Monica Pier that covers the Venice Canals, Muscle Beach, Marina del Rey, Palisades Park and Venice Beach's vendors and skate culture. A live English-speaking guide provides history and fun facts at each stop, with photo opportunities throughout. The tour includes a bike, helmet and bike bag; you can upgrade to an electric bike if you prefer an easier ride.
3h
Step-by-step itinerary
Guided bike tour of beaches and parks
- Visit Santa Monica Pier and learn history
- Explore Palisades Park and take photos
- Ride through Marina del Rey and learn facts
- See Venice Beach vendors and take photos
- Watch skaters enjoy Venice Beach
- Visit Muscle Beach and learn history
The Experience
The tour starts near the Santa Monica Pier and moves through the beach neighborhoods at a relaxed pace. Your guide takes you to Muscle Beach first, where you'll learn the area's history and get photos; then to the Pier itself for more local facts and picture time. From there you head inland to Marina del Rey, then loop back through Palisades Park, where the guide stops to let you explore and shoot photos of the views. The route is built for families, couples, friend groups and solo riders—no experience needed.
Venice Beach is where the day picks up texture. You'll see the vendors and street art that line the boardwalk, and your guide will photograph you against the Art Walls. The skate culture at Venice gets its own stop so you can watch the skaters work. Palisades Park closes out the ride with more photo chances and time to take in the park itself. Throughout, the guide feeds you surprising secrets and history instead of just pointing at landmarks.
You get a standard bike, helmet (required), and a bike bag to carry your things. If the flat terrain and ocean breeze aren't enough and you want to coast through the three hours with less effort, you can upgrade to an electric bike at checkout—available for riders 16 and up. Trailers and tag-alongs aren't allowed, so it's just you and the bike.
What’s included
- Guided bike tour with a live English-speaking guide.
- bike, helmet and bike bag.
- photo stops at the Santa Monica Pier, Muscle Beach, Venice Canals, Marina del Rey, Palisades Park and the Venice Beach Art Walls and skate scene.
Operated by Unlimited Biking Los Angeles
Is this one for you?Choose the regular bike if you're comfortable pedaling and want the full workout; pick the electric bike upgrade if you'd rather coast through the three hours and save your energy for exploring each stop.
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Top questions
What's the actual route on this Santa Monica bike tour?
The tour starts near the Santa Monica Pier, then heads to Muscle Beach and Marina del Rey before looping through Palisades Park and Venice Beach. You'll see the Venice Canals, the Art Walls, and the skate scene at Venice, with photo stops at each major spot.
Can I bring my child on this bike tour?
Children are welcome from age 1, though they'll need to ride their own bike or be part of your group; trailers and tag-alongs aren't permitted on this tour.
What's included in the bike tour price?
The tour includes the bike, a mandatory helmet, a bike bag for your belongings, and a live guide in English who shares history and fun facts at each stop.
Is there an easier option if I don't want to pedal the whole time?
You can upgrade to an electric bike at checkout for a less strenuous ride; the eBike option is available for riders 16 and older.
How much of the tour is on the beach versus inland?
The route mixes both: you start at the Santa Monica Pier and Muscle Beach on the coast, then move inland through Marina del Rey and Palisades Park, before returning to Venice Beach for the final stretch along the boardwalk and skate area.
Santa Monica and Venice Beach 3-Hour Bike Tour
3h · EN
from US$ 72 per person
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