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Ride the Pacific Coast’s most social stretch on an electric bike from Santa Monica to Redondo. This private coastal tour mixes iconic piers, seaside neighborhoods and mostly flat bike path that makes for 3–4 hours of breezy, scenic riding.
Ride the Pacific Coast’s most social stretch on an electric bike from Santa Monica to Redondo. This private coastal tour mixes iconic piers, seaside neighborhoods and mostly flat bike path that makes for 3–4 hours of breezy, scenic riding.
You begin at the edge of the Pacific — the Santa Monica Pier rearing into the ocean like a wooden platform for the day ahead. Salt-sweet air pushes at your face as you mount an electric bike and point south, the coastline unfolding in broad strokes: Venice’s murals and muscle-clad boardwalks, the tidy yacht lines of Marina del Rey, then the wide, athletic sprawl of Manhattan, Hermosa and finally Redondo Beach.
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Operated by Ride It Baby Bikes · Santa Monica, California
You begin at the edge of the Pacific — the Santa Monica Pier rearing into the ocean like a wooden platform for the day ahead. Salt-sweet air pushes at your face as you mount an electric bike and point south, the coastline unfolding in broad strokes: Venice’s murals and muscle-clad boardwalks, the tidy yacht lines of Marina del Rey, then the wide, athletic sprawl of Manhattan, Hermosa and finally Redondo Beach.
This stretch of coastline traces decades of Southern California beach culture: 20th-century piers built for recreation, decades of yacht and surf culture, and a paved Strand that followed the automobile and bicycle boom. Geologically the route runs along uplifted coastal terraces with sandy beaches backed by bluffs in places — nothing technical, but the wind and sun are constant players.
Culturally you’ll pass performers, skateboarders and lifeguard towers that speak to a community organized around the sea. Watch for fishing lines off piers and the commercial hum of Marina del Rey; the rhythm of the ride is social, seaside, and practical.
Practical guide: expect a mostly flat, paved route of roughly 20–24 miles round-trip depending on stop choices, with total time around 3–4 hours on a guided pace. E-bikes do much of the power work, but you should be comfortable balancing and braking in mixed pedestrian zones. Bring sun protection, hydrate often, and lock your bike during stops; helmets and locks are typically provided. Aim to start in the morning to avoid peak boardwalk crowds and the strongest afternoon crosswinds.
Yes — complimentary helmets are included and required for most operators; you may bring your own if preferred.
The guided route and stops typically total about 20–24 miles round-trip depending on exact start/end points and detours.
No prior e-bike experience is required, but riders should be comfortable balancing, braking and following traffic rules on mixed-use paths.
Children are allowed with restrictions: operators note height and weight limits and recommend supervision for ages under 13 and appropriate child seats if requested.
Ride It Baby Bikes operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You begin at the edge of the Pacific — the Santa Monica Pier rearing into the ocean like a wooden platform for the day ahead. Salt-sweet air pushes at your face as you mount an electric bike and point south, the coastline unfolding in broad strokes: Venice’s murals and muscle-clad boardwalks, the tidy yacht lines of Marina del Rey, then the wide, athletic sprawl of Manhattan, Hermosa and finally Redondo Beach.
You begin at the edge of the Pacific — the Santa Monica Pier rearing into the ocean like a wooden platform for the day ahead. Salt-sweet air pushes at your face as you mount an electric bike and point south, the coastline unfolding in broad strokes: Venice’s murals and muscle-clad boardwalks, the tidy yacht lines of Marina del Rey, then the wide, athletic sprawl of Manhattan, Hermosa and finally Redondo Beach.
This stretch of coastline traces decades of Southern California beach culture: 20th-century piers built for recreation, decades of yacht and surf culture, and a paved Strand that followed the automobile and bicycle boom. Geologically the route runs along uplifted coastal terraces with sandy beaches backed by bluffs in places — nothing technical, but the wind and sun are constant players.
Culturally you’ll pass performers, skateboarders and lifeguard towers that speak to a community organized around the sea. Watch for fishing lines off piers and the commercial hum of Marina del Rey; the rhythm of the ride is social, seaside, and practical.
Practical guide: expect a mostly flat, paved route of roughly 20–24 miles round-trip depending on stop choices, with total time around 3–4 hours on a guided pace. E-bikes do much of the power work, but you should be comfortable balancing and braking in mixed pedestrian zones. Bring sun protection, hydrate often, and lock your bike during stops; helmets and locks are typically provided. Aim to start in the morning to avoid peak boardwalk crowds and the strongest afternoon crosswinds.