Santa Monica

Biking is one of the best ways to explore Santa Monica because you can travel along the coast, visit the Santa Monica Pier, continue toward Venice Beach, and see more of the area than you could on foot. Unlimited Biking offers both self-guided bike rentals and guided tours, so you can explore independently or ride with a local guide.

Unlimited Biking’s Santa Monica location is at 1431 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, near the Santa Monica waterfront and beach bike path. The location provides convenient access to the Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, and other coastal attractions.

Popular places to explore by bike include the Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica Beach, Venice Beach, Venice Canals, Muscle Beach, Marina del Rey, and the beachfront bike path. You can visit several of these attractions during one longer ride, making a bike rental a convenient way to explore the coast.

Yes. Biking from Santa Monica to Venice Beach is one of the area’s most popular rides. The route follows the beachfront and connects two of Los Angeles’ most famous coastal destinations. Unlimited Biking’s Santa Monica & Venice Beach Bike Tour follows this area and includes stops at attractions such as the Venice Canals and Muscle Beach.

The ride itself can be relatively quick, but you’ll want to allow additional time if you plan to stop at the Santa Monica Pier, Venice Canals, Muscle Beach, shops, restaurants, or other attractions along the way. Unlimited Biking’s guided Santa Monica & Venice Beach Bike Tour is 3 hours, giving visitors time to explore and make sightseeing stops along the route.

Yes. The beachfront bike path provides a scenic way to explore the Santa Monica and Venice coastline by bicycle. From the area around the Santa Monica Pier, riders can head south toward Venice Beach and continue toward Marina del Rey.

Unlimited Biking’s Santa Monica & Venice Beach Bike Tour takes riders along the coast and includes highlights such as the Santa Monica Pier, Venice Canals, Marina del Rey, Venice Art Walls, and Muscle Beach. The experience combines sightseeing with local information and photo stops.

The Santa Monica & Venice Beach Bike Tour is 3 hours. Unlimited Biking also offers a 3-hour Best of Santa Monica & Venice Beach Electric Bike Tour and private tour options.

Unlimited Biking offers comfort hybrid bikes, eBikes, kids’ bikes, aluminum and carbon road bikes, tandem bikes, tag-a-longs, Burley trailers, and baby seats. This gives individuals, couples, families, and serious cyclists options based on how they plan to explore Santa Monica.

Yes. Unlimited Biking offers electric bike rentals in Santa Monica starting at $20, with hourly and longer rental options available. Riders must be at least 13 years old to ride an eBike.

A regular hybrid bike is a great choice for a relaxed ride along the beach, while an eBike can be a good option if you want pedal assistance or plan to cover more distance. Unlimited Biking offers both comfort hybrid bikes and pedal-assist electric bikes in Santa Monica.

Yes. Families can choose from kids’ bikes, tandems, tag-a-longs, Burley trailers, and baby seats. Tag-a-longs and double trailers must be used with a hybrid bike and cannot be attached to road bikes, eBikes, or personal bicycles.

Yes. The Venice Canals are accessible by bike from Santa Monica and are one of the highlights of the Santa Monica-to-Venice route. Unlimited Biking’s guided experience includes the Venice Canals as one of its sightseeing stops.

Yes. Riders can continue south from Santa Monica through Venice and toward Marina del Rey. Unlimited Biking’s coastal tour route includes Marina del Rey and covers approximately 7–8 miles, depending on the route.

Yes. Unlimited Biking offers both aluminum and carbon road bikes in Santa Monica, with rental periods ranging from shorter rides to one month. The team can also recommend routes for riders looking for longer coastal rides or more challenging cycling routes into the surrounding hills and canyons.

Unlimited Biking offers rental periods ranging from 1 hour to 1 month, depending on the bike. Options include hourly rentals, DayPass, 24-, 48-, and 72-hour rentals, one week, and one month.

Every Unlimited Biking rental includes a helmet, bike bag, lock, and illustrated map at no additional charge. Roadside assistance is also available if you experience an issue with your bike during your rental.

A bike rental is best if you want to create your own itinerary, choose your own pace, and decide how long to spend at each attraction. A guided tour is better if you’d like a local guide to navigate the route and provide information about Santa Monica, Venice Beach, and the surrounding area.

Unlimited Biking offers both options, including self-guided rentals, the Santa Monica & Venice Beach Bike Tour, the electric bike version, and private tours.

A popular route starts near the Santa Monica Pier and follows the beachfront south toward Venice Beach. Along the way, riders can stop at the beach, Venice Canals, Muscle Beach, Venice Art Walls, and eventually continue toward Marina del Rey. Unlimited Biking’s team can also recommend routes based on how much time you have and what you’d like to see.