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Ballona Creek Bike Path – Santa Monica Pier loop from 26th Street/Bergamot

Ballona Creek Bike Path – Santa Monica Pier loop from 26th Street/Bergamot

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Ballona Creek Bike Path – Santa Monica Pier loop from 26th Street/Bergamot

01:16

27.3km

80m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 20.1 km for 64 m

After 23.3 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.97 km

Ballona Creek Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Ballona Creek Bike Path totals about 7 miles in one direction from southern Los Angeles to the Coast Bike Path situated on the shores of the beach. This final section starts to open up and offer views down into the waterway.

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11.5 km

Ballona Creek

Highlight • River

The Ballona Creek flows out to the Pacific Ocean in Marina del Ray. The Ballona Creek Bike Path follows this creek for about 7 miles. This pretty spot is close to to the beginning of the trail near the ocean where you start to get really nice, more open views.

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13.3 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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15.6 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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16.1 km

Marina del Rey

Highlight • Structure

Some of the most lavish yachts are moored in this vast Marina, that gave the town its name.

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18.7 km

Abbot Kinney Boulevard

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

Lined with restaurants, coffee shops, and small stores, pleasant small downtown feel.

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23.2 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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23.3 km

Pacific Park, Santa Monica Pier

Highlight • Structure

This section of bike path and trail passes underneath the famous Santa Monica Pier. It can be a little dark and damp, so it's best to slow down through here. If you wish, you can climb the stairs (or take a longer detour by road) up to the famous wooden pier. The Santa Monica Pier is located at the end of Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica, California and marks the end of Route 66. It is a popular destination featuring a variety of attractions including the large solar-powered Ferris wheel, which is brightly lit and visible from afar at night. The pier offers many concession stands, shops, areas for fishing, and scenic views, making it great spot to stop as you ride around Los Angeles and Santa Monica.

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27.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.3 km

5.32 km

1.77 km

546 m

367 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

9.68 km

402 m

109 m

Elevation

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Sunday 23 August

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Ballona Creek Bike Path – Santa Monica Pier loop from 26th Street/Bergamot

Ballona Creek Bike Path

Ballona Creek

Ballona Creek Bike and Pedestrian Bridge

Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve

Marina del Rey

Abbot Kinney Boulevard

Santa Monica Pier

Pacific Park, Santa Monica Pier

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