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    Electric Bicycle Tour of Santa Monica and Venice Beach
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    Santa Monica and Venice Private Tour by Electric Bike
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    Starting at the Santa Monica pier, this is a popular path for biking, jogging and in-line skating along the Pacific Ocean.

    About 26-Mile Bike Path

    Starting at the Santa Monica pier, this is a popular path for biking, jogging and in-line skating along the Pacific Ocean.
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    • Very good22%
    • Average2%
    • Poor1%
    • Terrible1%
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    Santa Monica, CA 90403
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    Reviewed 3 days ago
    The best thing to do !!

    we hired bikes outside our hotel, they were very friendly and ensured we had the right height bikes especially as i had young children. The route is amazing ample space i have to say it was the best afternoon of my holiday. Dont worry about...More

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    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Favourite thing to do at LA beaches

    Santa Monica and nearby Venice have plenty of places to rent bikes. Don't let the homeless worry you - it's still a good place to rent bikes and cruise along witnessing LA beach culture.

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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    A great walk well worth the time

    Thoroughly enjoyed our walk on the bike path and would highly recommend it to anyone else! Great way to work off all the American food we’ve been eating!

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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Exercise and a show!

    The 26 mile bike path, on a picture perfect LA day, served as a great way to spend the day. We left at 9 am from Santa Monica and made our way all the way to the end at Torrence. There is something special about...More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Always crowded but fun

    This is such a great bike path especially for exercise however it is incredibly crowded because it is so popular..

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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    How can this not be Excellent!!

    The bike path is the best place you can be in Los Angeles...Sun, Sand, fresh air...a beautiful place. Great People watching, However it has become more and more crowded...so must be alert, and obey the bike and pedestrian rules...as now all kinds of mode of...More

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    So fun!

    A must do! Loved it so much! My teenage girls loved it too! So much to see and do. U can stop and take pics anywhere! Just beautiful. When it’s busy it’s hard to ride but still manageable .

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Excellent walk/bike path on the Santa Monica beach

    The bike path along the Santa Monica beach is excellent. Stretches from Santa Monica to Manhattan beach with amazing views of the ocean. You can rent bikes, roller blades and segways along the beach. Path is wide and is nicely marked for two way traffic....More

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Busy and filled with people who don't know how to bike

    Riding the beachside bike path is wonderful and infuriating. You got pedestrians who walk 5-abreast, people who wobble frantically all over the place and think it's funny, families who put young children on bikes and think we can see them when they suddenly dart over...More

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Beach Ride

    My two teen sons and I enjoyed renting bikes and riding along the path between Santa Monica and Venice. Rentals are $7 per hour. It was worth it!

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    weather. The solar-powered Ferris wheel at the Santa
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    18 March 2018|
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    Response from Cornelius T | Reviewed this property |
    There’s no great advantage to be gained by riding the bike path from beginning to end. If you want to log in 26 miles, go 13 and then come back. I find the southern end of the trail after Venice not very scenic. The trail... More
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    Response from Mauibeth | Reviewed this property |
    They charge by the hour and no deposit--I think they just keep a credit card on file. And yes, some have a small basket. It's totally cheap, easy, and hassle free!
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