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Venice Beach Bike Path – Marina del Rey loop from El Segundo

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Venice Beach Bike Path – Marina del Rey loop from El Segundo

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Venice Beach Bike Path – Marina del Rey loop from El Segundo

02:38

43.7km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 22.1 km for 93 m

After 26.3 km for 136 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.56 km

South Bay Bike Path at Dockweiler State Beach

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The South Bay Bike Path is a 22-mile paved trail running from Will Rogers State Beach to Torrance County Beach, mostly along the beach with a few short sections on city streets. The 14-foot-wide trail is shared by cyclists, runners, skaters, wheelchair riders, and pedestrians. Riders can travel to all piers and Venice Beach's Strand. Rental stands along the path offer bicycles, rollerblades, and scooters. The path is generally smooth, despite being busy, and sometimes sandy after wind blowing. Traveling the trail in a manual wheelchair or skateboard is mostly obstacle-free.

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11.4 km

Ballona Creek Bike Path - 0 mile

Highlight • Cycleway

While the trail continues another mile west on the wave breaker/pier to the creek mouth into the Pacific pier, this is the official starting point of one of the best long distance dedicated bike trails across LA.

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12.7 km

Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve

Nature Reserve

16.4 km

Venice Beach

Beach

17.2 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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17.4 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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19.7 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 artists and lively scene at the promenade is just a few steps away, but this little park is usually a welcome oasis of quiet in all the bustle nearby.

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20.4 km

Bay Street Beach

Beach

21.4 km

Santa Monica Pier & Route 66 End of the Trail

Highlight • Monument

The Beach bike trail winds its way through the one of California's most well known amusement parks: Santa Monica Pier is one of the biggest attractions and the landmark of the California city of Santa Monica. It starts from Colorado Avenue and stretches across the public Santa Monica State Beach into the Pacific Ocean. At the same time it forms the terminus of the famous Route 66, which originates in Chicago and winds through the western desert heartland to end in what at the time was the incarnation of the American dreamland.

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24.4 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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30.3 km

Marina del Rey

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Marina del Rey is the largest man-made harbor in North America, accommodating at least 5,000 boats. As you pass through the harbor, its vast scale and economic significance are apparent. The harbor also gives its name to the neighborhood, which is traversed by the Marvin Braude Coastal Bike Trail.

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43.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.9 km

5.71 km

3.01 km

741 m

184 m

160 m

Surfaces

25.7 km

16.5 km

938 m

475 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 21 June

21°C

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Description

The Venice Beach Bike Path – Marina del Rey loop from El Segundo is one of those touring cycling routes that truly delivers on coastal charm and vibrant culture. This moderate 27.1-mile (43.7 km) ride, with a gentle 666 feet (203 metres) of elevation gain, can be completed in about 2 hours and 37 minutes, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking for a scenic, mostly flat day out exploring the iconic Los Angeles coastline. It's perfect for a relaxed ride where the journey is as much about the destination as the views.

What to expect on Venice Beach Bike Path – Marina del Rey loop from El Segundo

Expect a journey through diverse coastal landscapes, starting with the expansive ocean frontage near El Segundo and heading north. The route is predominantly flat and paved, offering smooth riding conditions, though you might encounter some sand on the path after windy days. You'll cycle past the lively Venice Boardwalk, with its street performers and Muscle Beach, before reaching Marina del Rey, home to the world's largest man-made small craft harbor. There's a brief inland detour in Marina del Rey that transitions to on-road sections, requiring caution with car traffic. The ride is generally easy, but the crowds, especially on weekends, mean you'll need to share the path with pedestrians and other wheeled users, making it a moderate challenge for focused cycling.

Planning your visit

This route is accessible year-round, but the best time to bike Venice Beach Marina del Rey is during the week or early mornings on weekends to avoid the heaviest crowds. Parking Venice Beach Bike Path El Segundo trailhead is available in the area, though lots can fill up quickly on busy days. The trail connects seamlessly to various popular destinations, making it easy to extend your ride or explore nearby attractions. Remember to bring water, especially on warmer days, as the coastal sun can be intense.

Trail details

Distance: 27.1 miles (43.7 km)
Elevation gain: 666 feet (203 metres)
Difficulty: moderate
Estimated time: 2 hours and 37 minutes

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Venice Beach Bike Path – Marina del Rey loop from El Segundo

South Bay Bike Path at Dockweiler State Beach

Ballona Creek Bike Path - 0 mile

Venice Beach Boardwalk

Venice Beach Skate Park

Beach Green - The Promenade

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Venice Beach Bike Path

Marina del Rey

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