Santa Monica Pier – Venice Beach Bike Path loop from Venice

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Santa Monica Pier – Venice Beach Bike Path loop from Venice

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Santa Monica Pier – Venice Beach Bike Path loop from Venice

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8.34km

20m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.17 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.58 km

Beach Green - The Promenade

Highlight • Beach

Beach Green is a well-groomed grassy lawn shaded by elegant palm trees with picnic tables along the promenade and bike path, with great ocean views on Venice Beach. The street …

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3.50 km

Santa Monica Beach Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Marvin Braude Bike Path in Santa Monica is a paved, 22-mile path from Rogers Park in the Pacific Pallisades in the North to Torrance Beach in South Bay. The …

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3.83 km

Santa Monica Pier

Highlight • Structure

The legendary amusement park jutting out on the Pier has its own museum harking back to the glory days of fairground attractions.

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4.13 km

Santa Monica Pier & Route 66 End of the Trail

Highlight • Monument

The Beach bike trail winds its way through the one of California's most well known amusement parks: Santa Monica Pier is one of the biggest attractions and the landmark of …

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6.52 km

Perfectly paved concrete bike trail meandering through the sand, separate from the pedestrian promenade, through shaded palm groves and always with a view of the wide sandy beach to the Pacific, and the lively promenade to the other side.

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7.78 km

Ocean Front Walk

Highlight • Restaurant

Here, you can take a short detour to Ocean Front Walk to enjoy some great restaurants. Cycling is not allowed on the walkway, but you can walk your bike for a few meters to reach the restaurants and shops.

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7.91 km

Venice Beach Skate Park

Highlight • Structure

Extensive play area in good concrete condition for boarders and trick bike artists, showing off their skills right off the Venice Beach trail, partially shaded by elegant palm trees.

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8.34 km

End point

Bus stop

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