From Santa Monica, Venice or Westwood, rides head one of two ways. Either north into the Santa Monica Mountains for canyon climbs like Latigo Canyon and Piuma Road, or along the coast on the Marvin Braude Bike Trail (the beach path), which starts at Will Rogers State Beach in Pacific Palisades.
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Where to climb
Westside riders head up the coast on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) toward Malibu and into the Santa Monica Mountains. Latigo Canyon and Piuma Road are the long canyon climbs, and Mulholland Highway rolls west through the mountains toward the Rock Store in Cornell. Closer to home, Mandeville Canyon Road climbs north from Sunset Boulevard in Brentwood.
Trails after the Palisades Fire
The January 2025 Palisades Fire burned the hills above Pacific Palisades. As of July 2026, parts of Topanga State Park, including the Rogers Road, Rustic Canyon and Temescal Canyon trails, were still closed, so check California State Parks and Santa Monica Mountains closure notices before a dirt ride.
The beach path
For flat, car-free miles, the Marvin Braude Bike Trail runs about 22 miles from Will Rogers State Beach south through Santa Monica and Venice to Torrance County Beach. It’s shared with people walking and skating, so Westside riders use it for easy spins or to get to a ride start. The LA28 Olympic road races are scheduled to start on this stretch of coast, at the Venice Beach Boardwalk, on July 22–23, 2028.
Frequently asked questions
Where do group rides start in Santa Monica?
Each club picks its own start, so check the start city, time and distance on its next ride in the list above before you show up.
Where can I climb on a road bike near Santa Monica?
In the Santa Monica Mountains. Ride Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) toward Malibu for Latigo Canyon and Piuma Road, or roll Mulholland Highway through the mountains toward the Rock Store in Cornell. Closer to home, Mandeville Canyon Road climbs north from Sunset Boulevard in Brentwood.
Where can I ride a bike on the Westside without cars?
On the Marvin Braude Bike Trail, the beach path that starts at Will Rogers State Beach in Pacific Palisades and runs about 22 miles south through Santa Monica and Venice to Torrance County Beach. It’s flat and shared with people walking and skating, so ride it early on weekends and save hard efforts for the canyons.
Are the trails above Pacific Palisades open after the Palisades Fire?
Not all of them. As of July 2026, California State Parks still listed parts of Topanga State Park as closed after the January 2025 Palisades Fire, including the Rogers Road, Rustic Canyon and Temescal Canyon trails. Other trails in the Santa Monica Mountains have reopened, so check California State Parks and Santa Monica Mountains closure notices before a dirt ride from Pacific Palisades.
Which cycling clubs ride on the Westside?
The list above shows the clubs that start rides in Santa Monica, Venice, Westwood and the rest of the Westside, each with its next group ride, start time and distance. Read a club’s profile to see how it rides before you join.