Venice Beach Bike Path – Venice Beach Boardwalk loop from Downtown Santa Monica

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Venice Beach Bike Path – Venice Beach Boardwalk loop from Downtown Santa Monica

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Venice Beach Bike Path – Venice Beach Boardwalk loop from Downtown Santa Monica

00:35

9.43km

30m

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: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.66 km for 192 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

414 m

Santa Monica & Route 66 sign

Highlight • Monument

The Santa Monica & Route 66 sign marks the iconic end of the famous highway. It's a popular photo spot for travelers, symbolizing the journey's end at the Pacific Ocean. Don't miss the opportunity to capture your moment here.

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2.86 km

Venice Beach Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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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4.12 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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4.90 km

Venice Beach Boardwalk

Highlight • Beach

We don't have enough bike trails in the US yet, but this iconic beach trail is a great example for how good life is with the right infrastructure to roll your wheels 🚴😎

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5.13 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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7.42 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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9.43 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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