8 breezy bike trails that teach you about L.A. as you ride


The Strand runs for 22 miles, largely alongside the shoreline of Santa Monica Bay, and is arguably L.A.’s hottest bike path. And for good motive: It leads previous piers, crowds of beachgoers on busy days, marine creatures (together with surfers) and sailboats. On a transparent day, you may even see Catalina Island within the distance. Or a film star or two using their bikes. (I swear I noticed actor Tim Robbins using a seaside cruiser on one outing.)

Also called the Marvin Braude Bike Path, it begins at Will Rogers State Seaside within the north and continues all the best way to Torrance Seaside whereas passing by way of Santa Monica, Venice, Marina del Rey, Manhattan Seaside and Redondo Seaside.

Your SoCal lesson: For those who’re a fan of bulging biceps and rippling six-packs, try Muscle Seaside in Venice, as soon as the hangout of bodybuilders Lou Ferrigno and former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. And don’t overlook to take a second to admire Santa Monica’s pier, the place you’ll be able to experience the Ferris wheel, take a spin on a virtually century-old carousel, go fishing off the west finish or cool off with a snow cone. For those who want a fast settle down, you possibly can even go for a swim.

Path finish factors: Will Rogers State Seaside on Pacific Coast Hwy (Los Angeles) and By way of Riviera and Paseo de la Playa (Torrance)