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Santa Monica & Route 66 sign – Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica loop from Santa Monica

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Santa Monica

Santa Monica & Route 66 sign – Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica loop from Santa Monica

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Santa Monica & Route 66 sign – Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica loop from Santa Monica

00:32

2.00km

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: August 12, 2026

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Santa Monica State Beach

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Start point

Bus stop

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247 m

Sunset at Santa Monica Beach

Highlight • Beach

Santa Monica Pier👌

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647 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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856 m

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. If you wish, you can climb the stairs (or take a longer detour by road) up to the famous wooden pier. The Santa Monica Pier is located at the end of Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica, California and marks the end of Route 66. It is a popular destination featuring a variety of attractions including the large solar-powered Ferris wheel, which is brightly lit and visible from afar at night. The pier offers many concession stands, shops, areas for fishing, and scenic views, making it great spot to stop as you ride around Los Angeles and Santa Monica.

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912 m

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 for photos. Cycling is not allowed on the walkway, so you'll need to walk your bike for a few meters to reach the restaurant.

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985 m

Route 66: End of the Trail

Highlight • Monument

1.36 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 the California city of Santa Monica. It starts from Colorado Avenue and stretches across the public Santa Monica State Beach into the Pacific Ocean. At the same time it forms the terminus of the famous Route 66, which originates in Chicago and winds through the western desert heartland to end in what at the time was the incarnation of the American dreamland.

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1.61 km

Santa Monica & Route 66 sign

Highlight • Monument

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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1.81 km

Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica

Highlight • Cycleway

This is the main street through Santa Monica and it runs parallel to the coast line. You can walk between Santa Monica and Venice Beach down this street and stop in at any restaurant that you like.

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2.00 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.88 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.04 km

531 m

323 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Santa Monica & Route 66 sign – Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica loop from Santa Monica

Sunset at Santa Monica Beach

View of Malibu from Santa Monica

Pacific Park, Santa Monica Pier

Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, Santa Monica Pier

Route 66: End of the Trail

Santa Monica Pier & Route 66 End of the Trail

Santa Monica & Route 66 sign

Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica

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