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26-Mile Bike Path

Santa Monica, CA
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Ranked #1 of 43 attractions in Santa Monica
5.0 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Type: Trails, Biking Trails
Activities: Biking, Jogging, Inline skating
Description: Starting at the Santa Monica pier, this is a popular path for biking, jogging and in-line skating along the Pacific Ocean.
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

Great way to get a little exercise and experience the beacg More

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Adelaide, Australia
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

I brought my artistic inlines with me all the way from Australia so I could skate this path. It was great, a really nice way to see the coast. However it is standard cement so it is not very smooth and can be a fair amount of work depending on your wheels and setup. I have PIC's with Axel wheels,... More

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Arlington, Virginia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

Great place to ride, with the Pacific Ocean as your companion. It gets crowded on weekends so plan ahead. More

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Elkin, NC
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123 reviews 123 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
67 helpful votes 67 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012
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Great stretch for bikers, running, or rollerblades. There are skateboarders as well, but they are annoying if you ask me. I like how they have a middle line to let everyone know what side they should be on. Most paths do not have the line. The section of path I was on seemed perfectly maintained. More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012
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The cycle track is very impressive. Easy to ride on for beginners. You would want to pick your time to go as it can get very busy. Make sure you take sunblock and water. Fun to stop off on the way at the different beaches. More

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Long Island NY
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012
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Whether you want to walk, run, bike or rollerblade (did I miss anything -- oh yeah, skateboard), there's a stretch on this path for you. On one end, about 1-1.5 miles from the Pier, you have the craziness of Venice Beach and all the kiosks/open air stores for your entertainment, or on the opposite side of the Pier, a very... More

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Paradise Valley, Arizona
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
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Renting bikes at Santa Monica beach is a great way to see a lot of beaches, people watch and get some exercise. We do this every time we visit the area. More

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See 3 more reviews by Elizabeth A for Santa Monica
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

Renting a bike was a super idea. Wonderful bike path along the ocean which brings you into so many wonderful beached. Loved every minute. More

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Peterborough, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012
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What can i say its the best part of Santa Monica i went every day for a cycle ride you see everything you expect and all you see in the films !!!!! More

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montana
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

This is a great way to see much of the area...be sure to get a bike all day, with a lock so you can park it and walk around! More

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