Santa Monica and Venice Beach Segway Tour: Cover More Ground

Ride the Segway past the Santa Monica Pier, Muscle Beach and the Venice Boardwalk

A 2-hour Segway tour of Santa Monica and Venice Beach that covers the Pier, Muscle Beach, the Heal the Bay Aquarium and the Venice Boardwalk with a professional guide, safety equipment and a 30-minute orientation. The tour runs morning or afternoon, rain or shine, and includes water and snacks. Minimum age is 8 years. Riders under 16 must have a parent present.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Heal the Bay Aquariumpassing by
2. Santa Monica Beach and Pier45m

Explore Santa Monica and Venice Beach

• Visit Santa Monica Pier
• See Pacific Park rides
• Ride along Santa Monica Beach
• Explore Venice Beach Boardwalk
• Pass by Muscle Beach gym
• Visit Heal the Bay Aquarium
• See Venice Skatepark

The experience

The Santa Monica Pier is a 100-year-old entertainment center built on the water, home to Pacific Park's ferris wheel and roller coaster, restaurants, arcades and constant activity. A Segway gets you there and along the three-mile stretch of Santa Monica Beach in a fraction of the time walking would take, so you see more in two hours. The guide narrates the route and points out what makes each stop matter: the history, the scene, the reason locals and tourists both show up.

From the Pier, the tour moves to Muscle Beach, the outdoor weightlifting gym that started in 1934 and shaped bodybuilding culture, then to the Venice Boardwalk, where street performers, modern art installations and the Venice Skate Park sit alongside shops and restaurants. The Heal the Bay Aquarium is also on the route, a public facility with educational programs and marine species. A Segway lets you blend into the quirky, colorful character of these communities instead of standing apart as someone trying to cover ground on foot.

Before the tour starts, you get a 30-minute orientation to the Segway itself: how to mount, balance, steer and stop. The guide is there to answer questions, and the pace is built around riders who are new to the machine. You wear a helmet and safety equipment throughout. Water and small snacks are included.

What’s included

• Use of a Segway and helmet.
• a 30-minute orientation to the machine before the tour starts.
• narration by a professional guide in English.
• bottles of water and small snacks during the ride.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (8 and older) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

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Is this one for you?Morning and afternoon departures both work. Choose the time that fits your schedule. The 30-minute orientation means you do not need to know how to ride beforehand, and the two-hour length fits between other plans without eating the whole day.

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Top questions

What is the Santa Monica Pier and what is inside it?

The Santa Monica Pier is a 100-year-old entertainment center on the water that contains Pacific Park, a family amusement park with a ferris wheel and roller coaster, plus restaurants, food booths, an arcade and hosts concerts, movies and events year-round.

What happens at Muscle Beach on the Venice side?

Muscle Beach is an outdoor weightlifting gym that started in 1934 with gymnastics and evolved into a strength-training facility. It is considered one of the key contributors to attracting professional bodybuilders and strength lifters to the area.

How much ground does a Segway cover compared to walking?

A Segway allows you to cover much more ground than walking, which is why the tour fits the Pier, Muscle Beach, the Heal the Bay Aquarium and the Venice Boardwalk into a single 2-hour morning or afternoon without rushing.

What is included in the tour price?

The tour includes use of a Segway and safety equipment (helmet); a 30-minute Segway orientation before the tour starts; narration by a professional guide; and bottles of water and small snacks during the ride.

Do I need experience riding a Segway to join?

No. The tour includes a 30-minute orientation that covers how to mount, balance, steer and stop. The guide answers questions and the pace is built around riders new to the machine.

What is the age requirement and do children need an adult?

The minimum age is 8 years. Riders aged 8 to 15 must have a parent present to sign a waiver and participate on the tour. Riders 16 to 17 must have a parent present to sign a waiver but can ride without a parent alongside them.