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Malibu Electric Mountain Bike Tour for Beginners, 2 hr

TourTruth score 7.7 out of 10

GoodTop 16% in Santa Monica

82 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Santa Monica
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Ride Malibu’s scenic Backbone Trail on a premium electric mountain bike, with ocean views, beginner-friendly terrain, and an instructor.

About this tour

Trade the city streets for open trails and sweeping coastal scenery on a Malibu electric mountain bike tour. The Backbone Trail pairs an approachable ride with views of rugged mountain ranges, dramatic rock formations, and the Pacific Ocean, with Catalina Island and the Palos Verdes Peninsula visible in the distance.

Set out on a premium electric mountain bike, with options including Specialized and Husqvarna models. A certified mountain bike instructor leads the experience, and the route follows a smooth, flowing fire road that suits beginners. Riders can also try optional singletrack. Helmets, protective pads, gloves, and eyewear help you gear up, and snacks are provided. No previous mountain biking experience is necessary, though a moderate level of fitness is recommended. Tours run rain or shine, and the ride lasts about two hours.

See a fresh side of Southern California from the trail. Book your Malibu electric mountain bike tour and enjoy the views at your own pace.

Highlights

  • Ride the scenic Backbone Trail on a premium electric mountain bike
  • Take in Malibu mountain ranges, striking rock formations, and ocean views
  • Choose a smooth fire road, with optional singletrack
  • Enjoy a beginner-friendly ride with no prior experience necessary

What's included

Included

  • Premium electric mountain bike
  • Helmet and protective pads
  • Mountain bike instructor
  • Protective gear, gloves, and eyewear
  • Snacks

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Important information

  • Moderate physical fitness is recommended
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Meet at the address provided
  • Tours operate rain or shine

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.88 from 82 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Santa Monica
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.7. Top 16% in Santa Monica means it ranks in the top 16% of tours in Santa Monica by this score.

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