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Santa Monica Bike Tour

TourTruth score 7.9 out of 10

GoodTop 12% in Santa Monica

17 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Santa Monica
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Cycle from Santa Monica Pier to Venice’s canals, with local stories, hidden spots, and a stop near Abbot Kinney Boulevard.

About this tour

See Santa Monica and Venice from the saddle on a relaxed ride along the coast, where beachside landmarks, neighborhood history, and local discoveries come together. This Santa Monica bike tour starts with a ready-to-ride bicycle and heads toward the shore.

Ride past the famous Santa Monica Pier and stop at Muscle Beach before continuing to Venice’s picturesque canals. Along the way, your guide shares stories about the neighborhoods and points out tucked-away spots known to locals. Pause near Abbot Kinney Boulevard, a lively stretch with options to pick up juice or coffee, then pedal along Main Street. The route finishes at Santa Monica City Hall and Tongva Park.

Your guide and bicycle are included, so you can focus on the scenery and stories. Arrive 10–15 minutes early at Santa Monica Beach Bicycle Rentals, wear suitable shoes, and be ready to ride on the road at a steady pace. Book this Santa Monica bike tour to explore two distinctive coastal neighborhoods in one outing.

Highlights

  • Cycle past the iconic Santa Monica Pier and Muscle Beach
  • Explore Venice’s scenic canals and local hideaways
  • Pause for a drink near lively Abbot Kinney Boulevard
  • Learn about the history of Santa Monica and Venice

What's included

Included

  • Tour guide
  • Bicycle use

Not included

  • Gratuities; 15–20% is suggested if you enjoyed the tour
  • Snacks
  • Child seat for children under 5; $25 payable on the day

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Important information

  • Arrive 10–15 minutes early; late arrivals may miss the tour
  • Meet at Santa Monica Beach Bicycle Rentals; the guide checks in guests from 15 minutes before departure
  • A parking structure is next door; Downtown Santa Monica E-Line station is about 5 minutes away
  • Wear appropriate footwear; flip-flops are not permitted
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  • Riders must be able to ride a bicycle on the road and keep a reasonable pace
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health
  • Infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels, subject to the ability to ride a bicycle on the road

Frequently asked questions

How long is the bike tour?

The tour lasts 120 minutes.

What is included in the tour?

A tour guide and bicycle use are included. Snacks and gratuities are not included.

Can children under 5 join the tour?

Children under 5 can ride in a child seat for $25, payable on the day.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet at Santa Monica Beach Bicycle Rentals. The guide checks in guests starting 15 minutes before departure.

What should I wear and be able to do?

Wear appropriate footwear, not flip-flops, and be able to ride a bicycle on the road at a reasonable pace.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 17 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 7.9. Top 12% in Santa Monica means it ranks in the top 12% of tours in Santa Monica by this score.

Provider rating distribution in Santa Monica

How many tours in Santa Monica have a provider rating at or below each value. The dashed line is this tour.

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