Santa Monica & Venice Bike Tour

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Santa Monica & Venice Bike Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Muscle Beach, Venice — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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)

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: The Real Los Angeles Tours

Ages: Adults (7–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tour Guide
Included: Bicycle use: Use of bicycle

Not included

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

Itinerary

Santa Monica Pier

10 min

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

20 min

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

20 min

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

10 min

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

20 min

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

10 min

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

10 min

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

Passing by

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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

Using your ticket

Thanks for making a booking with THE REAL LOS ANGELES TOURS.

This ticket has ALL the information that you'll need - PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY!

PREPARATION

Be sure to wear appropriate footwear (no flip-flops) and bring suncream / sun-block.

Allow PLENTY of time to get to the meeting point. Remember that YOU'RE responsible for getting to the meeting point on time - not us.

TRANSPORT / PARKING

There's a parking structure next to the bike shop, but we can't guarantee there's space, so please consider taking public transport, the bike shop is only 2 blocks from Downtown Santa Monica Metro station.

MEETING THE GUIDE

The guide will be checking-in guests from 15 minutes before the tour at the entrance to Santa Monica Beach Bicycle Rentals on 4th Street, Santa Monica.

Don't worry about us, we've been doing this 10 years - all you need to do is make sure you're there and we'll take care of the rest.

It's very likely there will be other guests on this tour, so we CANNOT hold for latecomers and there is NO phone or email help center, there's no point - you have all the info you need right here.

Please bring a paper or electronic copy of your ticket.

TIPS / GRATUITIES

Cashless payments for gratuities are available, please allow 15-20%.

FINALLY!

We're looking forward to creating an amazing experience for you.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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.