Marvin Braude Bike Trail – Santa Monica Pier loop from Santa Monica State Beach

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Marvin Braude Bike Trail – Santa Monica Pier loop from Santa Monica State Beach

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Marvin Braude Bike Trail – Santa Monica Pier loop from Santa Monica State Beach

01:49

17.0km

80m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

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Santa Monica State Beach

Will Rogers State Beach

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.04 km

View of the sunset from Palisades Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views from the wide park high above the cliffs. The trail along the beach at the bottom of the cliffs is a nice option to loop back.

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2.50 km

Palisades Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Palisades Park is an iconic park that stretches over twenty-six acres along Ocean Avenue. This landmark park draws visitors from around the world with its gorgeous views of the Santa …

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4.23 km

Santa Monica State Beach

Beach

7.11 km

Santa Monica Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

The Santa Monica Lagoon is located just off the side of Marvin's Beach Bike Path and on the southern side of the Roosevelt Tunnel. There isn't much to the small …

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8.27 km

This sandy beach is perfect for sunbathing and swimming, with over 3 miles of frontage and 103 acres of space. It’s family-friendly, featuring volleyball courts, picnic tables, and offers activities …

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8.54 km

Marvin Braude Bike Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

The Marvin Braude bike path runs along the Pacific Coast for more than 35 kilometers in Los Angeles County. Away from the cars, it's a real treat to drive there. …

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13.0 km

Pacific Park, Santa Monica Pier

Highlight • Structure

This section of bike path and trail passes underneath the famous Santa Monica Pier. It can be a little dark and damp, so it's best to slow down through here. …

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13.2 km

Santa Monica Pier

Highlight • Structure

The legendary amusement park jutting out on the Pier has its own museum harking back to the glory days of fairground attractions.

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13.3 km

Santa Monica Beach Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Marvin Braude Bike Path in Santa Monica is a paved, 22-mile path from Rogers Park in the Pacific Pallisades in the North to Torrance Beach in South Bay. The …

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