Marvin Braude Bike Trail

Enter only at a safe paved connection and keep pedestrians out of the travel lane while stopping or taking photos.

City and private paid lots line the beach, with metered and restricted neighborhood streets inland. Summer weekends and sunsets fill early; verify closing time before leaving a car in a beach lot.

This is a transportation corridor, not a strolling lane. Look both ways before every crossing and keep children physically close.

Restrooms and water are available at selected beach stations, not continuously along the route.

Beach, boardwalk, skatepark, outdoor courts, pier, and general recreation access are free. Parking, rentals, food, programs, and Muscle Beach weight passes can charge.

Paved Ocean Front Walk and the beach bike path are accessible, with designated beach access and parking at selected locations. Sand access requires the correct mobility route or equipment.

Dogs are not allowed on the sand or most beach facilities except service animals; leashed dogs may use permitted boardwalk areas under posted city rules. Check signs at each zone.

Use the quieter playground and beach areas for younger children, and supervise closely around the skatepark, bike path, surf, crowds, and performers. The boardwalk can be intense at peak times.

This is a transportation corridor, not a strolling lane. Look both ways before every crossing and keep children physically close.

Metro and Big Blue Bus routes serve Venice and Main. Rideshare drop-off inland avoids beach-lot queues, but plan the final walk to the exact activity.