Summary
Renting a bike is an excellent way to explore the scenic bike paths along the beautiful beaches in Southern California, including the renowned bike routes of Los Angeles and Orange County. There are various bike rental locations available, making it easy to discover each beach town at your own pace.
The most popular choice for enjoying the beach path is the beach cruiser, a sturdy, single-gear bike that offers an economical rental option. Additionally, some rental outlets provide a variety of choices, such as tandem bikes, pedal karts, and bike surreys, which can accommodate two to eight passengers.
While some rental companies exclusively offer daily rentals, the majority allow for hourly rentals as well. It is important to note that most bike rental locations close to beach pathways primarily accept cash payments.
If you’re looking to pay with a credit card, consider seeking a facility that also sells bicycles or utilizes the automated Bikeshare bikes available within popular areas like Santa Monica, Venice Beach, and Long Beach. You can connect your Metro TAP card with the Bikeshare systems through the Social Bicycles app, enabling convenient TAP card payments.
01 of 06: Los Angeles and Orange County Bike Rentals
Sea Mist Rentals
1619 Ocean Front Walk, at the foot of the Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Neighborhood: Santa Monica
Perry’s Cafe and Rentals
2400 Ocean Front Walk (and 6 other locations from Palisades to Venice)
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Bicycle Ambulance
2212 Lincoln Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Note: This location isn’t directly on the beach, but many locals prefer it over the beach bike rental places, even though you will need to navigate city streets for about a mile to reach the beach.
Santa Monica Bike Center
1555 2nd St (at Santa Monica Place Mall) Unit A
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Note: 2-hour minimum, slightly higher rates than some beach locations, but they provide a better selection of quality bikes and accept credit cards, unlike most beach rental locations.
Pedal or Not – Santa Monica Electric Bicycles
1515 7th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Note: Pedal or Not offers electric bike tours throughout Santa Monica.
Spokes N’ Stuff
1700 Ocean Ave (Behind Loews Santa Monica Hotel)
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Note: A one-day rental at Spokes N’Stuff is included in the Go Los Angeles Card.
Blazing Saddles
320 Santa Monica Pier (on the pier)
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Helen’s Cycles
2501 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90404
02 of 06: Venice Beach
Bike Curious Rentals
34 Windward Ave
Venice, CA 90291
Izip Store
609 Lincoln Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90291
Note: Electric bike rental located a mile from the beach.
Venice Bike & Skates
25 Washington Blvd
Venice, CA 90391
Jay’s Rentals
1501 Ocean Front Walk
Venice, CA 90291
Boardwalk Skate & Surf
201-1/2 Ocean Front Walk
Venice, CA 90291
Helen’s Cycles
2472 Lincoln Blvd
Venice, CA 90291
03 of 06: Marina Del Rey
Daniel’s Bicycle Rentals & Sales
Fisherman’s Village
13737 Fiji Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
04 of 06: South Bay
Marina Bike Rentals
505 N Harbor Dr
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Hermosa Cyclery
20 13th St
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Funbunns
1116 Manhattan Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
05 of 06: Long Beach
Bikestation Long Beach
1st Street Transit Mall at Promenade Park
223 East 1st Street
Long Beach, CA 90802
Wheel Fun Rental
423 Shoreline Village Dr
Long Beach, CA 90802
Note: bikes, surreys, and pedal karts available.
Alfredo’s Beach Club: Alamitos Beach Location
700 E Shoreline Dr
Long Beach, CA 90802
Alfredo’s Beach Club: Cherry Beach Location
[1-99] Junipero Ave
Note: Alfredo’s has multiple locations. Only these two offer bike and surrey rentals, and both have limited off-season hours.
404 Bike Sales & Rentals
3329 E 4th Street
Long Beach, CA 90814
Note: A friendly family-run business located just under a mile from the beach.
06 of 06: Huntington Beach
Out-Spoke-n
16400 Pacific Coast Hwy
Ste 100-101
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Jack’s Beach Concession
21291 Pacific Coast Hwy
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Zack’s Pier Plaza
405 Pacific Coast Hwy
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Note: Bikes and surreys available, along with surf gear.
Dwight’s Beach Concession
201 Pacific Coast Hwy
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Pedego Electric Bikes
301 5th Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Note: Offers electric bike sales, rentals, parts, and service just a couple of blocks from the beach. Traditional pedal bikes are also available.
Bargain Bike Rentals
410 Main St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Note: Located a few blocks from the beach, offering competitive rental rates.
07 of 06: Newport Beach
Newport Beach is known for offering some of the most affordable bike rental rates in Southern California, featuring lower hourly and daily prices compared to most locations within LA County. However, once you leave the Huntington Beach Bike Trail, you will not find any beach bike paths, which means biking is limited to streets or along the Pacific Coast Highway.
Newport Cruisers
2233 W Balboa Blvd (On the Peninsula)
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Easyride’s Back Alley Bicycles
204 Washington St (On the Peninsula)
Newport Beach, CA 92661
Balboa Bikes N Beach Stuff
601 E Balboa Blvd (On the Peninsula)
Newport Beach, CA 92661
Balboa Beach Rentals
207 Palm Street (On the Peninsula)
Newport Beach, CA 92661
Boardwalk Sports
100 McFadden Pl
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Seaside Bicycle Company
105 Main St
Newport Beach, CA 92661
Note: Surreys are also available.
Newport Fun Tours
2122 Newport Blvd
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Note: Surreys can also be rented.
Newport Bike & Beach Rental
106 22nd Street
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Note: Situated about half a mile from the beach, offering low rental rates on beach cruisers, along with mountain bikes.
Let It Roll Bike Shop
3130 W Balboa Boulevard
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Note: Located in the same parking lot as Albertson’s.
