Santa Monica Beach Path
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Los Angeles County, CA
Out-and-back trail in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Los Angeles County, CA. Road & touring bike & Hiking.
- Distance
- 3.4 mi (5.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 20 ft (6 m)
- Est. Time
- 20 min
- High point
- 20 ft (6 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Beach: Palisades Beach 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from start
- Beach: Santa Monica State Beach 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from start
- Visitor center: Santa Monica Visitor Information Kiosk 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Santa Monica Beach Path
How long is Santa Monica Beach Path?
Santa Monica Beach Path is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) long. Most people take about 20 min. It climbs 20 ft (6 m) in total, up to a high point of 20 ft (6 m).
How hard is Santa Monica Beach Path?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Santa Monica Beach Path?
Parking at the start, Fee, 104 spaces. Closest lot to the start: Will Rogers State Beach Parking Lot #1. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Santa Monica Beach Path?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead, 1.2 mi (1.9 km), 1.9 mi (3.1 km), 2.4 mi (3.8 km).
Is Santa Monica Beach Path shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Santa Monica Beach Path?
Best for Road & touring bike. Also: Hiking. Shared with bikes. Surface: paved.
Where can you eat near Santa Monica Beach Path?
Patrick's Roadhouse, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: ExtraMile, 0.2 mi (0.3 km).
Is this a good week for Santa Monica Beach Path?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Santa Monica Beach Path
- Annenberg Community Beach House at Santa Monica State Beach Trail Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Marvin's Beach Bike Path Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
- San Vicente Boulevard Los Angeles County · Easy · 8.2 mi (13.2 km)
- Will Rogers State Beach Trail Will Rogers State Beach · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Ocean Avenue Los Angeles County · Easy · 2.1 mi (3.4 km)
- Santa Monica State Beach ADA access across beach Trail Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area · Easy · 0.2 mi (0.3 km)
- Marvin's Beach Bike Path Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area · Easy · 2.1 mi (3.3 km)
- South Bay Bicycle Trail Trail Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
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