Santa Monica & Venice Bike Tour

Muscle Beach, Venice - birthplace of the modern personal fitness movement

Venice Canals, a place of hidden beauty & tranquility

Abbot Kinney & a great place for coffee & shopping

The Binoculars Building, an early design by Frank Gehry

Duration2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Let us do the work by joining our Santa Monica and Venice Bike Tour, letting you relax and enjoy the quintessential L.A. pastime, cycling the area on a Beach Cruiser. That way you can experience the famous boardwalk and canals, go to some hidden spots that only locals like us know of and learn about the history of the famous neighborhoods you’re passing through.

We’ll have your bicycles ready when you arrive for the Santa Monica and Venice Bike tour, then we’ll head down to the beach. The tour passes by famous Santa Monica Pier, before stopping at Muscle Beach. Then we cycle to the beautiful canals. There’s a stop on hip Abbot Kinney Boulevard for juice or coffee, before we head up Main St. Our final stop is Santa Monica City Hall and Tongva Park.

* Tour starts 10am daily
* Bicycle hire included in price
* Children under 5 y.o. can go in a child’s seat (at own expense)

What's included

Tour Guide
Use of bicycle

Gratuities not included. Please allow 15-20% if you enjoy tour.
Snacks
Children under 5 y.o. can go in a child’s seat for $25 on the day (no ticket required).

What to expect

Santa Monica Pier
10m

See the world famous Santa Monica Pier, dating from 1909.
Santa Monica State Beach
20m

Join the roller blades and joggers and cycle down the beach.
Venice Beach
20m

See the famous boardwalk, with it's tattoo parlors and medical marijuana dispensaries. We also stop at Muscle Beach, the birthplace of the modern personal fitness movement.
Venice Canals Walkway
10m

Experience this spot of hidden beauty and tranquility.
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
20m

There are some great coffee and juice bars we can stop at. It doesn't get any more west side cool than this!
Main on Main
10m

Cycle up Main St, Santa Monica, with its great collection of independent shops, bars and restaurants.
City Hall
10m

Check out the 1938 moderne classic City Hall and the beautiful Tongva Park.
Third Street Promenade
Pass by

Enjoy the nicest parts of Santa Monica and visit after the tour for shopping and dining.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Guide will be checking in guests from 15 minutes before tour at Santa Monica Beach Bicycle Rentals. There's parking structure next door and it's 5 minutes from Downtown Santa Monica station (E-Line). Be sure to allow extra time for traffic etc. We CANNOT wait for latecomers, there are other guests.

End point

Guide will be checking in guests from 15 minutes before tour at Santa Monica Beach Bicycle Rentals. There's parking structure next door and it's 5 minutes from Downtown Santa Monica station (E-Line). Be sure to allow extra time for traffic etc. We CANNOT wait for latecomers, there are other guests.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Aim to get to the meeting point 10-15 minutes early. If you’re late you may miss the tour.
By making a booking for this tour you agree to be bound by The Real Los Angeles Tours terms of service.
Guests must be wearing appropriate footwear (no flip-flops).
Please check dates/times carefully BEFORE making a booking.
This a bicycling tour and we move at a reasonable pace. You must be in appropriate physical condition and able to ride a bicycle on the road.

Cancellation policy

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

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