Manhattan Beach – El Segundo Beach loop from Catalina Avenue / Elena Avenue

Mountain biking trails

Manhattan Beach – El Segundo Beach loop from Catalina Avenue / Elena Avenue

Moderate

2.6

(18)

riders

Manhattan Beach – El Segundo Beach loop from Catalina Avenue / Elena Avenue

02:14

42.5km

120m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Manhattan County Beach

El Segundo Beach

Dockweiler State Beach

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.43 km

Redondo Beach State Park

Beach

3.51 km

Captain Kidd's Fish Market & Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

Captain Kidd's Fish Market & Restaurant in Redondo Beach offers a unique dining experience where patrons can select fresh seafood from the market and have it prepared to their liking, all while enjoying scenic harbor views from one of three outdoor patios.

Established in 1976, this longstanding establishment has become a local favorite, known for its casual atmosphere, diverse seafood menu, and commitment to serving the freshest catches from both local and international waters.

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9.39 km

Manhattan Beach

Highlight • Beach

Offering iconic views of the Pacific, the paved Manhattan Beach boardwalk makes for an easy ride for mountain bikers of all levels along the famous California coastline. Enjoy cool ocean breezes as you pedal past turquoise waves rolling ashore, volleyball players digging for digs in the sand, and selfie-snapping tourists capturing the scene of this quintessential SoCal beach city.

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12.1 km

El Segundo Beach

Beach

14.5 km

Dockweiler State Beach entrance

Highlight • Beach

Dockweiler State Beach has 3.7 miles of ocean frontage and 288 acres of beach. Amenities include restrooms, showers, picnic facilities, fire rings, and volleyball nets. It's the only beach on LA Bay allowing fires, BBQ, and has many trash bins.
The Marvin Braude Bike Trail, also known as the beach bike path, is readily accessible, which many visitors use for roller-blading, jogging, and of course, bicycling.
Jetties at the north end of the beach provide ideal fishing opportunities. Shore fishing is also popular. The beach is home to a fenced enclosure for the western snowy plover, a federally protected shore bird.
The beach is quite expansive with lots of sand. In the summer it can get quite busy, especially towards the evening when everyone is trying to gather around one of the various fire rings. The only drawback here is its proximity to Los Angeles International Airport; the noise from jets taking off can get quite loud for some. The nearby parking lots have over 1,200 spaces and a Recreational Vehicle Park with 118 full hook-up spaces. Nearby is the Dockweiler Youth Center, which offers a multi-purpose room and terrace, youth camps, and community programs.
Entrance is $7 for cars, free for bikers and pedestrians.
beaches.lacounty.gov/dockweiler-beach

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18.9 km

Del Rey Lagoon Park

Highlight • Lake

With ball fields, basketball courts, a playground, large parking area, and a bunch of different places to view the reservoir, Del Rey Lagoon Park is a popular spot to be in Playa del Rey, just outside of Los Angeles. The Marvin Braude Bike Trail passes really close by the park and lagoon, and it's worth the stop.

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19.1 km

Ballona Creek Bike and Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge crosses Ballona Creek and makes the Ballona Creek/Marina Del Rey-jetty accessible to bikers and pedestrians. No cars allowed.

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21.4 km

Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Ballona Wetlands, one of the last major marshes in Los Angeles County. Sadly, many wetlands in the area have been filled for urban development. The Ballona Freshwater Marsh can be observed from a 0.75-mile walking path along Jefferson and Lincoln Boulevards during daylight hours.

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