Santa Monica Pier – Will Rogers State Beach loop from Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve

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Santa Monica Pier – Will Rogers State Beach loop from Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve

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Santa Monica Pier – Will Rogers State Beach loop from Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve

01:47

35.2km

70m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Venice City Beach

Santa Monica State Beach

Will Rogers State Beach

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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918 m

Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Ballona Wetlands, one of the last major marshes in Los Angeles County. Sadly, many wetlands in the area have been filled for urban development. The Ballona Freshwater Marsh can be …

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4.66 km

Venice Beach

Highlight • Beach

Venice Beach in Los Angeles is probably one of the most famous beaches all around the world - and for good reason. It is popular for its eclectic atmosphere, iconic …

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5.57 km

Almost as famous as the beach itself, are the Graffiti Walls along the Venice Beach Boardwalk in Los Angeles. They are an ever-changing display of street art and provide a creative space for artists from all around the world.

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8.71 km

Bay Street Beach

Beach

9.38 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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12.0 km

Annenberg Community Beach House and Marion Davies Guesthouse

Highlight • Historical Site

The beach bike trail passes by the Annenberg Community Beach House, preserving the swimming pool originally built for Newspaper magnate Randolph Hearst in the 1920s, with its beautifully restored Marion …

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12.8 km

Santa Monica Lagoon

Lake

13.9 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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17.8 km

Parker Creek beach, Villa Leon view, & Getty Villa entrance

Highlight • Beach

One of L.A’s most misidentified buildings - The Villa Leon has been a Southern California landmark ever since construction started in 1926, and it is frequently confused for the nearby …

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25.8 km

Santa Monica State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Santa Monica State Beach, a Californian haven overseen by Santa Monica, stretches 3.5 miles along the scenic Pacific Coast Highway. Featuring vigilant lifeguard stations, the iconic Muscle Beach, and diverse …

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35.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.1 km

4.39 km

1.34 km

538 m

505 m

271 m

164 m

Surfaces

22.8 km

10.2 km

1.99 km

215 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Thursday 29 October

22°C

16°C

12 %

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Comments

October 4, 2024,🇺🇸 Venice Beach & Santa Monica Beaches

We have been watching the live cam from the Venice Beach Hotel on YouTube for a long time.
Today we were on the video ourselves.
The tour was fun.
But everyone from homeless people to celebrities is out and about and, despite it being a Friday, there was already a lot going on on the sidewalk.
We actually wanted to …

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