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Ballona Creek Bike Path – Venice Beach Bike Path loop from Chatsworth

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United States
California
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles

Ballona Creek Bike Path – Venice Beach Bike Path loop from Chatsworth

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Ballona Creek Bike Path – Venice Beach Bike Path loop from Chatsworth

06:56

111km

1,010m

Expert bike ride. 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: November 3, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

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81 m in total

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Train Station

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16.0 km

Wild Walnut Park

Nature Reserve

2

49.9 km

Venice Beach

Beach

3

52.9 km

Marina del Rey

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Marina del Rey is the largest man-made harbor in North America, accommodating at least 5,000 boats. As you pass through the harbor, its vast scale and economic significance are apparent. …

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56.4 km

Ballona Creek Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Ballona Creek Bike Path connects Syd Kronenthal Park with Venice Beach, following Ballona Creek the entire way. The path is partially shaded and well-connected, passing by the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve and leading you to Marina del Rey.

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60.3 km

Ballona Creek Bike Path - 0 mile

Highlight • Cycleway

While the trail continues another mile west on the wave breaker/pier to the creek mouth into the Pacific pier, this is the official starting point of one of the best long distance dedicated bike trails across LA.

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61.6 km

Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve

Nature Reserve

7

66.1 km

Venice Beach Boardwalk

Highlight • Beach

We don't have enough bike trails in the US yet, but this iconic beach trail is a great example for how good life is with the right infrastructure to roll your wheels 🚴😎

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66.3 km

Venice Skate Park

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The 16,000 sq. foot skate park was opened and expanded in 2009 and is said to be the only skate park in the world that is located directly on the …

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67.3 km

Venice Beach Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Perfectly paved concrete bike trail meandering through the sand, separate from the pedestrian promenade, through shaded palm groves and always with a view of the wide sandy beach to the Pacific, and the lively promenade to the other side.

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70.2 km

Santa Monica State Beach

Beach

11

73.2 km

Santa Monica Lagoon

Lake

12

74.4 km

Will Rogers State Beach

Highlight • Beach

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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74.6 km

Marvin Braude Bike Trail

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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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111 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.3 km

26.1 km

21.1 km

7.04 km

1.05 km

653 m

119 m

Surfaces

81.3 km

27.6 km

2.52 km

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