Spend an unforgettable 2-3 hours on a guided bike tour through Santa Monica and the historical neighborhoods of Venice Beach, California. The tour begins with a leisurely cruise through Santa Monica’s charming downtown shopping disctric and stops in the heart of Venice Beach (near Muscle Beach), the birthplace of skateboarding and training grounds for a young Arnold Schwarzenegger. Venice Beach’s Italian-influenced landscape is also widely recognized for its West Coast legal graffiti walls that attract street artists from around the world. Tour-goers will see street art pieces and architecture created by Chase, Rip Cronk, Emily Winters, Frank Gehry and other prominent figures. Riders will also be given some time to walk along the colorful Venice Boardwalk to purchase souvenirs and watch live street performances.
Afterwards, you’ll pedal through the picturesque Venice Canals, the quaint Italian inspired community, and then bike through Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice’s trendy gathering place for both locals and visitors, declared by GQ as “The Coolest Block In America”. Your guide will take you off the beaten path and show you all of these often-overlooked street galleries, leaving you with an appreciation for the talented, expressive minds that enrich the visual space of the community.
Points of Interest
- 1555 2nd St
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Use of bicycle
- Use of helmet
- Bike lock
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Bicycles are NOT electric
Join us as we pedal through the scenic Santa Monica and the historic neighbourhoods of Venice Beach, California. Our journey will include exploration of landmarks and history around Santa Monica, coupled with breathtaking coastal views of California, followed by a ride toward the southern end, Venice. This district, well-known for its Italian inspired landscape, is not only the birthplace of skateboarding but also a haven for gifted musicians, performers, impressive architecture, art sculptures, and legal graffiti walls marked by accomplished artists globally. Our tour guides will illuminate these often unseen sights while sharing fascinating details about the local culture, community and history.
Riding ability is a prerequisite for all participants as the routes include a separate bike path and city bike lanes.
*Infants (up to 2 years) are only charged for the baby seat rental.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Baggy pants, open-toed shoes, and sandals are not recommended
- Helmets are required for persons under 18 years of age, but optional for adults over 18 years
- Sunscreen is recommended
- Tours may be cancelled if an unforeseen circumstance or weather makes for dangerous riding conditions. If the tour is unable to be rescheduled, you will be issued with a full credit or refund
- This tour has a 2 passenger minimum requirement for operation and is subject to cancellation if this minimum is not met. Please call at least 48 hours prior to departure to confirm schedule
- Please advise if a children’s bike is required and the number of them in the Special Requirements field
- Bikes are NOT Electric
- Must know how to ride a bike
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.