Pedal-assist electric bikes make Santa Monica’s beach path accessible and fast: start at the Pier, cruise Marina del Rey, snap photos at Muscle Beach, and explore the Venice Canals. This self-guided rental is ideal for riders seeking a low-effort, high-scenery coastal loop with flexible durations.
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The Pacific wind pushes at your back as you roll off Ocean Avenue, the pier shrinking behind and the boardwalk opening like a chapter of the coast daring you forward.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–10 hours
Fitness Level
Appropriate for most fitness levels; basic balance and the ability to pedal intermittently are sufficient, though longer rides need moderate endurance.
Wildlife
History
The Santa Monica pier and adjacent promenades grew with early 20th-century seaside leisure culture; nearby Venice was developed in 1905 to mimic European canals and promenades.
Conservation
Stick to paved paths and marked crossings to protect restored dune plantings; minimize single-use plastics and lock bikes in designated racks to reduce theft and clutter.
Reserve your spot on the Santa Monica Electric Bike Rentals today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Check battery and range
Confirm battery level at pickup and estimate mileage — extra throttle use and hills reduce range.
Ride defensively on the boardwalk
Keep single-file in crowded sections, signal turns, and yield to pedestrians.
Hydrate and protect from sun
The ocean breeze hides UV exposure; carry a water bottle and reapply sunscreen often.
Secure your bike for stops
Use the provided lock when exploring canals, markets, or art walls; theft hotspots exist.
Helmet
Protects your head on mixed-use paths and is usually required.
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated is key on sunny coastal rides.
summer
Sunscreen and sunglasses
Protects against strong UV reflected off sand and water.
summer
Compact lock or cable
Secure the bike when you stop to visit canals, cafes, or galleries.