Private EBike Tour of Santa Monica and Venice Beaches
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Private EBike Tour of Santa Monica and Venice Beaches
By Pedal or Not... Electric Bicycle - Tours
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Explore Santa Monica by electric bike with your own private guide, who provides a personalized overview of this scenic coastal city. Follow your guide to the Santa Monica Pier, Pacific Ocean, Venice Beach, the Venice Canals, and Muscle Beach among many highlights. The electric bike makes it easy to cover more terrain without getting fatigued—simply switch on the motor if you need an assist.
Ages 13-79
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Experience the area’s beach culture by electric bikeÂ
- Walk along the beach near Santa Monica Pier
- Visit the Venice Canals, Muscle Beach, and other top attractions
- Personalize your private tour with more time at locations of interest
- Use of electric bike and helmet
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Photo memories package ($30 value)
- PPE - small 1 oz hand sanitizer on bike for your use
- Entry/Admission - Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome
What's not included- Gratuities (+-15% as guideline if you enjoyed your tour)
- Entry/Admission - Muscle Beach Venice
- Make your own way to meet your guide near Main Street in Santa Monica. Receive a safety orientation and your gear, then follow your private guide through quiet streets and bike paths to the waterfront in Santa Monica and Venice. After visiting the bustling Santa Monica Pier and Marion Davies Guest House, hit the beach for a closer look at the Pacific Ocean. Continue wheeling your way through landmark locations in Venice Beach, and take time to discover the Venice Canals and Muscle Beach. Hear commentary from your guide about the sights and local history throughout your tour. Return to downtown Santa Monica to conclude your tour.
- Start:
- Pedal or Not Electric Bike Tours, east of Main Street, 214 Pier Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA214 Pier Ave is NOT the same as the Santa Monica Pier 214 Pier Ave is 1.3 miles (2km) south of the SM Pier 214 Pier Avenue (just east of Main Street) Main Street section of Santa Monica Santa Monica, CA 90405 We share the shop with State Farm insurance
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5368BSS- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- MUST be comfortable riding a bike
- Please arrive 15 minutes before scheduled tour departure time
- We recommend closed-toed shoes, sunscreen and sunglasses, and bring a jacket (all bikes have a saddlebags for storage)
- Minimum age is 13 years; must be at least 5 feet tall (152 cm) and weigh a minimum of 100 lbs (45 kg)
- Maximum weight 250lbs (113kg). Bikes are safety rated up to 250 pounds.
- Children ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult
- Photos will be taken during your tour, edited and emailed to you within 7 days after your tour
- Most travellers can participate
- Tours do not operate in rain
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5368BSS
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- You'll start atPedal or Not Electric Bike Tourseast of Main Street, 214 Pier Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA214 Pier Ave is NOT the same as the Santa Monica Pier 214 Pier Ave is 1.3 miles (2km) south of the SM Pier 214 Pier Avenue (just east of Main Street) Main Street section of Santa Monica Santa Monica, CA 90405 We share the shop with State Farm insuranceSee address & details
- 126-Mile Bike PathStop: 2 hoursSee details
- 2Santa Monica PierStop: 15 minutesSee details
- 3Annenberg Community Beach HouseStop: 15 minutesSee details
- 4Venice BeachStop: 60 minutesSee details
- 5Venice Beach BoardwalkStop: 45 minutesSee details
- 6Venice SkateparkStop: 15 minutesSee details
- 7Venice art wallsStop: 5 minutesSee details
- 8Venice Canals WalkwayStop: 20 minutesSee details
- 9Muscle Beach VeniceStop: 15 minutes - Admission excludedSee details
- 10Santa Monica State BeachStop: 60 minutesSee details
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- Onthehamsterwheel0 contributionsThis tour is great!Barb is fantastic. The bikes are easy to ride and so much fun! I’ve already recommended this tour to family in the area. We had a great time!!Written 5 March 2024
- 137kerif0 contributionsA fantastic, adventurous way to explore the area.A beautiful and fun way to see the area. Barb was a fantastic guide and full of great stories. We loved being on E-bikes. Barb is clear on her directions about safety, traffic and terrain. We saw and learned so much more than if we just drove through. Glorious weather and the length of the tour was a perfect way to start our vacation.Written 22 February 2024
- djereb0 contributionsWonderful Experience.We thoroughly enjoyed this tour! The guide was very knowledgeable and informative. Her instructions regarding use of the bikes was very helpful. The small size of the group made it easy to keep up and ask questions. Would definitely recommend.Written 15 February 2024
- charlottewQ5289NI0 contributionsE bike tour with StephWent as a family of four (2 daughters 22 and 23) our guide Steph was totally wonderful and really full of facts having lived in the area for many years. None of us had gone on e-bikes before, we would totally recommend doing this whist you are in the La areaWritten 1 January 2024
- bobbE4132NL0 contributionsSanta Monica & Venice Beach E bike tour.Entertaining and educational tour. Steph was a great host. The bikes were 1st class and easy to use.Written 29 December 2023
- Sunshine411520037810 contributionsHighly recommended!The tour was very fun— I went on a cousins trip and everyone agreed it was the high point of our trip. We got a beautiful day and our tour guide Barb was very patient and accommodating. We had a 10am tour and it completed at 1pm. I believe that this tour is the most fun and easiest way to see lots of Venice and Santa Monica without battling traffic and dealing with parking.Written 16 December 2023
- misakos20200 contributionsExcellent experience to spend a few hours in LA.I would highly recommend this tour. My tour guide Barb is very knowledgeable and fun to be with. She told me many of interesting histories and local stories. I really enjoy not only riding e-bike through great scenery from Santa Monica to Venice Beach but also listening to her.Written 25 November 2023
- juliettez20200 contributionsNice bike tourIt was a rallye Nice tour. Nice view, time to take pictures. The guide tellement us good explaination and stories. It was interesting. The best way to visite this area is by bike!Written 25 November 2023
- Departure7935610 contributionsBarbs the legend 😎What a fantastic way to spend a few hours. Barbs is clearly a legend, a great tour guide with a wonderful personality. Easy tour, first time on an e-bike and we may be purchasing them back in the uk!Written 4 November 2023
- Robert H0 contributionsCycling on two beachesMandy & Bob H Great fun riding on Santa Monica and Venice beaches. All the information we were given during the tour made it very interesting. Would recommend this tour to anyone and you don’t have to be an experienced cyclist.Written 7 October 2023
- T9904ITjenniferw0 contributionsGreat time!Lovely tour. Great views and information on the history of the area. Barb was friendly and knowledgeable. The bikes were fantastic.Written 12 September 2023
- 819shereec0 contributionsE-bike tour of Santa Monica and Venice BeachA fabulous ride peddling or not! As a family we really enjoyed it. All the little interesting stories along the way made it really fantastic. I would definitely recommend this experience.Written 19 August 2023
- jasonmR598GA0 contributionsSuperb e-bike tourExcellent experience. This is a really well planned, informative and fun experience. You do not need to be an experienced cyclist- the tour guides are able to adapt for the less confident cyclists. I saw parts of SM and Venice Beach that I would otherwise have never visited. Really great 3 hours. Thanks to BarbaraWritten 30 July 2023
- 462henrietter0 contributionsA great way to experience Santa Monica!This was a great way to experience Santa Monica and Venice beach! You get to see a lot of the most famous places along the way, and the guide stops and tells you interesting facts!Written 28 July 2023
- Marj G0 contributionsPlease include this tour when you visit!!! It’s money very well spent!This is an experience you should not miss! We did the electric bike tour with Barb yesterday. Small group. I’ve never been on an electric bicycle and Barb have a great intro to how to use it….it’s so easy I may never ride a regular bicycle again! The tour is great. Barb is information and humorous. She gives great direction about where we are headed each time along the ride. She also gave us quite a few stop for photos! Water is provided. So is a small snack half way through the tour. And the bikes have small bags in the rear so you can store small handbags safely. It’s a great detailed overview of both Vencir Beach and also Santa Monica. Very much highly recommend!Written 17 July 2023
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Yvonne L
Round Rock, TX9 contributions
This tour was great! Molly was a wonderful guide and took time to give cool facts about Santa Monica and Venice. The tour length was perfect and having the option of using the electric part of the bike when needed came in handy. Definitely recommend!!!!!
Written 24 September 2022
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Dinah N
Brooklyn, NY24 contributions
Jul 2021
We had a fantastic private tour with Barb yesterday (three of us - a 62 year old and two 15 year olds). Lots to enjoy for all of us - Barb is a fount of knowledge and it was really fun and interesting. Highly highly recommend this as a way to get to know more about Santa Monica, Venice, history, architecture, skateboarding, Muscle Beach (old and new) and current goings on.
Written 3 July 2021
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Kristen W
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Mar 2023
We had a great experience with Barb! She was patient and kind in helping my younger daughter get comfortable on the bike. The tour was interesting and informative, and she had the right amount of humor to make it fun. Half of our group had been on a tour with her previously, so she came highly recommended. I would definitely book with her again! 10/10!
Written 13 March 2023
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Terry U
Lansdale, United States2 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Wonderful tour. Love the nuance and particulars of the area. Made a relaxing enjoyable bike more fun. E Bike a great option especially when trying to merge or pass.
Barb was fantastic. Recommend for anyone wanting a nice tour of the beach areas and take in the vibe that is Santa Monica and Venice.
Barb was fantastic. Recommend for anyone wanting a nice tour of the beach areas and take in the vibe that is Santa Monica and Venice.
Written 18 July 2022
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Lisa R
Grand Junction, CO54 contributions
Jul 2021
This bike tour was (by far!) our favorite thing of the weekend. Barb is great, really knows the area, and so many bits and pieces of the history. She's super fun, laid back, and just a great guide! HIGHLY recommend this bike tour. (We technically signed up for a small group, but ended up being the only 2 on the tour, lucky us).
Written 6 July 2021
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theodored543
Brea3 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
My wife and I went on the tour and it was a wonderful time. We were able to see so much of Santa Monica and Venice on the tour. Our tour guide Barbara was great and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour if you are in the Santa Monica or Venice area.
Written 2 May 2023
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Chloe W
2 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
Barb is the best! The tour was beautiful and very informative. She mentions everything from Marilyn Monroe to machine gun Kelly. The graffiti in Venice is awesome and the beach in Santa Monica is picture perfect. Learned a lot and saw even more! Definitely make time for this tour.
Written 25 August 2021
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MichelleKudva
Horseheads, NY2 contributions
Aug 2021 • Solo
I had so much fun on this bike tour!!!
I didn’t realize how much I would learn about the area on a bike tour! All the history and little tid bits about the area. I liked going first to Santa Monica and then to Venice beach. I really feel like I know the area well now. The bike was so much fun and really easy to ride. Clearly Barb loves what she does and has a unique tour. I highly recommend this!
I didn’t realize how much I would learn about the area on a bike tour! All the history and little tid bits about the area. I liked going first to Santa Monica and then to Venice beach. I really feel like I know the area well now. The bike was so much fun and really easy to ride. Clearly Barb loves what she does and has a unique tour. I highly recommend this!
Written 19 August 2021
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Arleen R
New York18 contributions
Jan 2021
My husband & I did this fun bike tour during Covid, and what a treat it was to have Barb as our guide! Barb had our bikes set up out front, all sanitized & ready to roll! She showed us how to work the electric throttle on the bikes, which turned out to be amazing! We used it occasionally when we needed a break from pedaling. Along the lovely, spacious, ocean bike path, we stopped at intervals to learn the history of many fun movie/TV/Pop culture facts. We never realized how many Pop culture references were born in that exact area! Barb is fun, personable, and kept a steady, easy pace throughout the ride. We called our kids right afterwards to tell them all about it! Would definitely recommend this tour at any time---and what a safe break it was during Covid!
Written 6 January 2021
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Melissa
3 contributions
Jan 2022
What a great experience! First time on an electric bike and I loved it. Pedaled most of the time, but love the electric part too. Barb was AWESOME! She was very informative about the areas we toured and information was geared for all ages. Highly recommend this tour.
Written 31 January 2022
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optlh0
Otsego, MN7 contributions
Hi, my wife and I are flying in to LAX. Our flight will arrive at 9:05. Is there enough time to get to the Pier for the 10am tour? I don't want to reserve unless there is. Can't do the 2pm tour. Please let us know
Michael C
Land O Lakes, FL218 contributions
No. Assuming you arrive on time, it takes some time to get out of the airport. It’ll also take 30-49 minutes to get there after you get your Uber or pick up your car. Lastly, you’ll need to find a place to park (if you’re driving). I wouldn’t even try it.
I am going to be in the area with my daughter. Is it possible to do the tour with 2 people?
Nancy Ackenhausen
Santa Fe, NM37 contributions
Absolutely. My husband and I rode with the guide. They can probably take small groups under 6 people
Naomi B
1 contribution
My husband and I did the Santa Monica to Venice bike tour earlier this year with Barb. We are wondering if in July it's possible to do a private tour further down south. Kind regards, Naomi
christinehR297TJ
Parkesburg, PA4 contributions
Hi! Is there not age limit? And, are you closed on Thanksgiving? Thanks
trekking4ward
Brewster, WA102 contributions
Hello, I enjoyed this tour with my 14 year old son. My feeling is that he was on the low end of accepted age.