Santa Monica and Venice Beach 3-Hour Bike Guided Tour
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4.9/5
Based on 27 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Santa Monica and Venice Beach 3-Hour Bike Guided Tour worth booking?
Santa Monica and Venice Beach 3-Hour Bike Guided Tour is a 3-hour experience in Santa Monica, United States, from $72 per person. It scores 74 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 27 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 74 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (27)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $72 per person
Enjoy the best of Los Angeles with this three hour guided bike tour that begins in Santa Monica near the famous Santa Monica Pier! Take in the ocean breezes, visit the historic Venice Canals, ride through Marina del Rey,
What you get
About this experience
Enjoy the best of Los Angeles with this three hour guided bike tour that begins in Santa Monica near the famous Santa Monica Pier! Take in the ocean breezes, visit the historic Venice Canals, ride through Marina del Rey, take pictures with the Art Walls, and explore Muscle Beach. The sunny California weather makes this tour a fun and beautiful experience for culture enthusiasts and history buffs. Our guides will provide you with fun facts, surprising secrets, and photo opportunities while you soak in the beauty of Santa Monica and Venice Beach. Upgrade your tour to an electric bike for an easier ride! This guided tour takes about 3 hours and is perfect for families, friend groups, couples, and solo riders! Get the local feel while you learn on this relaxed ride! Attachments like tag-a-longs and trailers are not permitted on this tour.
What's included
Included
- Guided Bike Tour
- Bike Bag
- Helmet (Mandatory)
- Bicycle use
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Muscle Beach Venice Gym
Our guide will take you to Muscle Beach, give you history about the area and fun facts. You will have an opportunity to take photos.
30 minutes here
Santa Monica Pier
Our guide will take you to Santa Monica Pier, give you history about the area and fun facts. You will have an opportunity to take photos.
30 minutes here
Marina del Rey
Our guide will take you to Marina del Rey, give you history about the area and fun facts. You will have an opportunity to take photos.
30 minutes here
Tongva Park
Explore this park with your guide and take the opportunity to snap photos!
25 minutes here
Venice Beach Boardwalk
See the beautiful sites and exciting vendors of this area. Your guide will take photos for you in this gorgeous area!
25 minutes here
Venice Skatepark
See the way skaters enjoy Venice Beach!
20 minutes here
Palisades Park
See the sites of this beautiful park with opportunities for photos and exploration!
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Santa Monica
The tour departs from Unlimited Biking 1431 Ocean Ave Santa Monica, CA 90401 We are right next to Ocean View Hotel between Broadway and Santa Monica Boulevard.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour departs from Unlimited Biking 1431 Ocean Ave Santa Monica, CA 90401 We are right next to Ocean View Hotel between Broadway and Santa Monica Boulevard.
Options you can book
3 Hour Bike Tour, Regular Bike
Standard Bike: Enjoy a 3 hour guided tour of Santa Monica on our high quality bikes!
3 Hour Bike Tour, eBike (16+)
Pedal Assist eBike: Enjoy a 3 hour guided tour of Santa Monica on our high quality eBikes!
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Unlimited Biking Los Angeles
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 27 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
27 verified traveler reviews for Santa Monica and Venice Beach 3-Hour Bike Guided Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Everything we wanted. A great experience.
We had a great time on our tour, led by Conrado. We got to see so many interesting sights, Venice Beach, Venice Canals, Santa Monica Beach and Pier as well as important landmarks on the way. We enjoyed hearing the history of the area and its culture as well as discovering locations for movies that we love. We strongly recommend this tour. Conrado was a fantastic guide who took time to consider what we wanted from the tour and made it fun!🤩
Response from the operator: We're so glad Conrado helped make your tour such a memorable experience. It's wonderful to hear you enjoyed exploring the beaches, canals, local history, and movie locations, and we'll be sure to share your kind words with him. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again, whether here or at one of our other locations.
via Tripadvisor
A nice ride with some history to boot.
The bike tour was fun and the guide, Jesse, knew all about the history of the beaches and the places we passed. There is the bar where Jim Morrison got his start. There are the canals that Abbott Kinney built. There is the Inkwell beach area where Nick Gabaldon learned to surf. There are the boys at Muscle Beach who posed when they saw my camera. My ride started on a cloudy morning and ended on a sunny afternoon along Santa Monica Pier. There were opportunities to stop and admire views, or get something to eat or drink. The vendor, Unlimited Biking LA, provided helmets, and adjusted the bike seat to accommodate my long legs. It's an easy ride, mostly on paved paths along the shore, with a little street-riding. But there are a few hills, and slippery sand covers a few spots along the route, so I don't recommend it for someone's first experience on a bike. Definitely worth the price.
via Tripadvisor
My daughter and I had an...
My daughter and I had an amazing time on the Santa Monica & Venice Beach Bike Tour! This was definitely one of the highlights of our Los Angeles trip. The guides were friendly, informative, and made the experience fun from start to finish. They took plenty of photos for us, which allowed us to enjoy the tour without worrying about capturing every moment ourselves. We had lots of opportunities to stop, explore, and take pictures at some of the area’s most iconic locations, including Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica Beach, Venice Beach, the Venice Canals, and Muscle Beach. The pace was perfect, and we never felt rushed. If you’re looking for a great way to see Santa Monica and Venice while learning about the area and enjoying beautiful scenery, I highly recommend this tour. It was a fantastic experience and one of the best parts of our trip!
via Viator
Great way to see Santa Monica
Great tour, learned so much about Santa Monica and Venice while enjoying the amazing environment. Jesse was our guide and he did a phenomenal job.
via Viator
Santa Monica and Venice Beach
Our guide Ron was fantastic! He knew the area well and had losts of historical stories. Nice level ride to see some of the famed places like the incline, pier & Venice canals. A great way to spend a few hours!
Response from the operator: Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the ride along Santa Monica and Venice—such a fun and scenic way to explore the area. Ron will be thrilled to hear your kind words and that you enjoyed his stories along the way. Thanks again for riding with us, and we hope to see you again on another tour soon 🚲
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $72 to $94
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 9
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 74
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Santa Monica and Venice Beach 3-Hour Bike Guided Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Santa Monica.
How much does Santa Monica and Venice Beach 3-Hour Bike Guided Tour cost?
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Prices start at $72 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Santa Monica usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Santa Monica and Venice Beach 3-Hour Bike Guided Tour take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Santa Monica is not rushed.
Is Santa Monica and Venice Beach 3-Hour Bike Guided Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 74 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 27 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Santa Monica, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Santa Monica and Venice Beach 3-Hour Bike Guided Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Santa Monica and Venice Beach 3-Hour Bike Guided Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Santa Monica and Venice Beach 3-Hour Bike Guided Tour?
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Around 9 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Santa Monica can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Santa Monica and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Santa Monica and Venice Beach 3-Hour Bike Guided Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Santa Monica within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Santa Monica?
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Santa Monica is where most LA coast tours start: beach bike and e-bike rides to Venice, surf lessons, food walks on Third Street and open-top runs up Pacific Coast Highway. On Outty we rank every Santa Monica experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour with 4 Stops and Free Time, Half Day Best of Los Angeles City Tour from Santa Monica, Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Santa Monica?
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March to May and September to November, dodging the June marine layer. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Santa Monica?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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