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Santa Monica and Venice Beach Bike Tour

TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10

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53 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Santa Monica
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Ride from Santa Monica to Venice Beach with a local guide, coastal views, and a closer look at the area’s art, history, and culture.

About this tour

Explore the coast and creative spirit of Southern California on a Santa Monica and Venice Beach bike tour. With a professional guide leading the way, pedal past Santa Monica’s historic streets and enjoy views of the California coast before riding south toward Venice Beach.

Along the route, hear about the area’s history, culture, and communities. In Venice, look beyond the famous skateboarding scene to spot striking architecture, sculptures, musicians, performers, and legal graffiti walls that draw artists from around the world. Your bicycle, helmet, bike lock, and bottled water are provided, while the guide brings local context to the sights along the ride. The route uses a separated bike path and bike lanes on city streets.

Riders must know how to ride a bike, and the tour is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Children under 12 cannot join. Set out to discover Santa Monica and Venice Beach at a relaxed, street-level pace on this guided coastal adventure.

Highlights

  • Ride along the California coast on a guided bike adventure
  • Explore Santa Monica’s historic streets and coastal views
  • Discover Venice Beach’s architecture, sculptures, performers, and graffiti walls

What's included

Included

  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • Bicycle use
  • Helmet use
  • Bike lock

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Electric bicycle

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Important information

  • Participants must know how to ride a bike and have at least a moderate fitness level
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Children under 12 are not permitted; children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Children’s bikes must be requested in the Special Requirements field
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  • Helmets are required for riders under 18; optional for adults over 18
  • Baggy pants, open-toed shoes, and sandals are not recommended; sunscreen is recommended
  • The tour uses a separated bike path and city-street bike lanes
  • Meeting point: 1555 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401, at the northeast corner of 2nd and Colorado
  • Public transportation is available nearby, including bus and Metro rail options
  • A minimum of 2 passengers is required; call at least 48 hours before departure to confirm the schedule
  • Tours may be canceled for dangerous weather or unforeseen circumstances; if rescheduling is not possible, a full credit or refund is issued

Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour meet?

Meet at 1555 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401, at the northeast corner of 2nd and Colorado.

Do I need to know how to ride a bike?

Yes. Participants must know how to ride a bike and should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.

Are electric bikes provided?

No. The bicycles are not electric.

Can children join the tour?

Children under 12 are not permitted. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and children’s bikes should be requested in the Special Requirements field.

What happens if weather makes riding unsafe?

The tour may be canceled for dangerous weather or unforeseen circumstances. If it cannot be rescheduled, you will receive a full credit or refund.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.81 from 53 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 7.1.

Provider rating distribution in Santa Monica

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