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Best of Santa Monica by Bike
Santa Monica Bike Center is one of Best of Santa Monica by Bike.

1. Santa Monica Bike Center

7.6
1555 2nd St Unit A (at Colorado Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Bike Rental · Downtown Santa Monica · 8 tips and reviews

BikaboutBikabout: Best bike rentals including cargo, electric, child seats and they also offer tours!

FIG Santa Monica is one of Best of Santa Monica by Bike.

2. FIG Santa Monica

8.3
101 Wilshire Blvd (at Fairmont Miramar Hotel), Santa Monica, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Wilshire-Montana · 80 tips and reviews

BikaboutBikabout: Go see the famous Fig Tree and have brunch at the namesake restaurant.

Flower Child is one of Best of Santa Monica by Bike.

3. Flower Child

1332 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 21 tips and reviews

BikaboutBikabout: Delicious, fresh and healthy food in an airy, 2-story building. Plenty of gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options.

Sea Shore Motel is one of Best of Santa Monica by Bike.

4. Sea Shore Motel

8.1
2637 Main St (Beach Street), Santa Monica, CA
Motel · Ocean Park · 10 tips and reviews

BikaboutBikabout: 50s motel located in a great neighborhood for walking and biking to local restaurants and sights.

Swingers is one of Best of Santa Monica by Bike.

5. Swingers

802 Broadway (at Lincoln Blvd.), Santa Monica, CA
Diner · 147 tips and reviews

BikaboutBikabout: Retro diner with a progressive menu that includes gluten free pancakes.

Back on the Beach Cafe is one of Best of Santa Monica by Bike.

6. Back on the Beach Cafe

8.0
445 Palisades Beach Rd, Santa Monica, CA
Breakfast Spot · North of Montana · 42 tips and reviews

BikaboutBikabout: Nothing like eating breakfast with your bare feet in the sand. Great location, service and food.

Ocean Front Walk is one of Best of Santa Monica by Bike.

7. Ocean Front Walk

8.5
Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA
Pedestrian Plaza · 9 tips and reviews

BikaboutBikabout: Rent bikes from Santa Monica Bike Center and take a leisurely cruise to Venice Beach on this great bike trail that is separated from people walking.

California Incline is one of Best of Santa Monica by Bike.

8. California Incline

7.9
California Incline (California Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Bridge · Wilshire-Montana · 9 tips and reviews

BikaboutBikabout: Jaw dropping scenery as you cruise down a bikeway separated from car traffic to the beach.

Santa Monica Beach Path is one of Best of Santa Monica by Bike.

9. Santa Monica Beach Path

Santa Monica Beach (Ocean Park), Santa Monica, CA
Hiking Trail · Ocean Park · 1 tip

BikaboutBikabout: Great place to cruise the beach.

Original Muscle Beach is one of Best of Santa Monica by Bike.

10. Original Muscle Beach

8.8
1746 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA
Beach · Downtown Santa Monica · 22 tips and reviews

BikaboutBikabout: Playground for adults (and kids) with a gorgeous back drop. People watching rating explodes off the chart here.

Pacific Park is one of Best of Santa Monica by Bike.

11. Pacific Park

8.4
380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA
Amusement Park · Downtown Santa Monica · 46 tips and reviews

BikaboutBikabout: Amusement park on Santa Monica's famous pier.

Santa Monica Pier is one of Best of Santa Monica by Bike.

12. Santa Monica Pier

200 Santa Monica Pier (at Ocean Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Pier · Santa Monica · 483 tips and reviews

BikaboutBikabout: Ride the Colorado Avenue cycletrack directly at the famous archway to take the perfect photo.

Venice Beach Skate Park is one of Best of Santa Monica by Bike.

13. Venice Beach Skate Park

9.4
Ocean Front Walk (at E Market St), Los Angeles, CA
Skate Park · Venice · 62 tips and reviews

BikaboutBikabout: We could have watched these talented folks for hours.

Venice Canals is one of Best of Santa Monica by Bike.

14. Venice Canals

9.4
Dell Ave (at Howland Canal), Venice, CA
Canal · 121 tips and reviews

BikaboutBikabout: Interesting neighborhood design based on their European inspiration.

Salt & Straw is one of Best of Santa Monica by Bike.

15. Salt & Straw

9.4
1357 Abbot Kinney Blvd (at California Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Venice · 152 tips and reviews
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee is one of Best of Santa Monica by Bike.

16. Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee

9.0
631 Wilshire Blvd (at 7th St), Santa Monica, CA
Donut Shop · 98 tips and reviews

BikaboutBikabout: The gluten free samoa donut is to die for!

Tongva Park is one of Best of Santa Monica by Bike.

17. Tongva Park

8.8
1615 Ocean Ave (at Olympic Dr), Santa Monica, CA
Park · Downtown Santa Monica · 42 tips and reviews

BikaboutBikabout: Serene city park for relaxing or kids' play.

Santa Monica Farmers Market is one of Best of Santa Monica by Bike.

18. Santa Monica Farmers Market

8.5
Arizona Ave (btwn 2nd & 4th St), Santa Monica, CA
Farmers Market · Downtown Santa Monica · 78 tips and reviews

BikaboutBikabout: 4 block long farmers market with beautiful produce and wares.

Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows is one of Best of Santa Monica by Bike.

19. Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows

9.0
101 Wilshire Blvd (btwn Ocean Ave & 2nd St), Santa Monica, CA
Hotel · Wilshire-Montana · 76 tips and reviews

BikaboutBikabout: Stay at the hotel and get to use these awesome bikes for free!

Pico Boulevard Cycletrack is one of Best of Santa Monica by Bike.

20. Pico Boulevard Cycletrack

601 Pico Blvd (6th Street), Santa Monica, CA
Bike Trail · Downtown Santa Monica · No tips or reviews

BikaboutBikabout: Super safe bikeway in front of the city's high school.

Metro Rail - Downtown Santa Monica Station (E) is one of Best of Santa Monica by Bike.

21. Metro Rail - Downtown Santa Monica Station (E)

Colorado Ave (at 4th St), Santa Monica, CA
Light Rail Station · Downtown Santa Monica · 7 tips and reviews

BikaboutBikabout: Closest light rail station to downtown Santa Monica.

Colorado Avenue Cycletrack is one of Best of Santa Monica by Bike.

22. Colorado Avenue Cycletrack

Colorado (Main), Santa Monica, CA
Bike Trail · Downtown Santa Monica · 1 tip

BikaboutBikabout: Super safe bikeway for kids and adults during the day and night!

Metro Bike Share at Downtown Santa Monica E Line Station is one of Best of Santa Monica by Bike.

23. Metro Bike Share at Downtown Santa Monica E Line Station

402 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Bike Rental · Downtown Santa Monica · 1 tip

BikaboutBikabout: great short-term bike rental option

Library Alehouse is one of Best of Santa Monica by Bike.

24. Library Alehouse

8.5
2911 Main St (btwn Kinney St & Ashland Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Gastropub · Ocean Park · 137 tips and reviews

BikaboutBikabout: Despite the face, this beer loving guy was in heaven here.