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Santa Monica & Route 66 sign – Route 66: End of the Trail loop from Downtown Santa Monica

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Santa Monica

Santa Monica & Route 66 sign – Route 66: End of the Trail loop from Downtown Santa Monica

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Santa Monica & Route 66 sign – Route 66: End of the Trail loop from Downtown Santa Monica

00:40

2.52km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

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Santa Monica State Beach

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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294 m

Cool architecture

Highlight • Structure

You can walk through it once 😁

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611 m

The Santa Monica & Route 66 sign marks the iconic end of the famous highway. It's a popular photo spot for travelers, symbolizing the journey's end at the Pacific Ocean. Don't miss the opportunity to capture your moment here.

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858 m

View of Malibu from Santa Monica

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you're walking to/from the Santa Monica Pier across this bridge you'll have an excellent raised viewpoint of Malibu to the north. It's worth stopping for a second to enjoy the view and get a picture or three.

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1.07 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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1.46 km

End/Start Route 66

Highlight • Monument

We look at the Santa Monica Pier and the surrounding area. This is also the end of Route 66. The route is very famous and legendary. Again and again you …

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1.73 km

Route 66: End of the Trail

Highlight • Monument

1.80 km

Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, Santa Monica Pier

Highlight • Restaurant

Here, you can take a short detour to visit Bubba Gump Restaurant. The menu features creative seafood dishes inspired by the movie Forrest Gump, and there's a bench in front …

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1.86 km

Santa Monica Pier & Route 66 End of the Trail

Highlight • Monument

The Beach bike trail winds its way through the one of California's most well known amusement parks: Santa Monica Pier is one of the biggest attractions and the landmark of …

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2.52 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.43 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.31 km

856 m

273 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Friday 10 July

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Comments

October 30, 2024,🇺🇲 - Santa Monica

Here comes the final record of our US trip.

We're making one final stop in Santa Monica before heading to the Hilton Hotel at the airport.

Santa Monica has everything we associate with a classic Southern California beach town.

We're checking out the Santa Monica Pier and the surrounding area. This is also the end of Route 66. The route …

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Santa Monica & Route 66 sign – Route 66: End of the Trail loop from Downtown Santa Monica

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