Ballona Creek Bike Path – Syd Kronenthal Park loop from LAX/Metro Transit Center

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Ballona Creek Bike Path – Syd Kronenthal Park loop from LAX/Metro Transit Center

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Ballona Creek Bike Path – Syd Kronenthal Park loop from LAX/Metro Transit Center

02:35

44.2km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.0 km for 66 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

11.5 km

Dockweiler State Beach

Beach

14.4 km

Ballona Creek Bike and Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge crosses Ballona Creek and makes the Ballona Creek/Marina Del Rey-jetty accessible to bikers and pedestrians. No cars allowed.

Tip by

15.4 km

Ballona Creek Bike Path - 0 mile

Highlight • Cycleway

While the trail continues another mile west on the wave breaker/pier to the creek mouth into the Pacific pier, this is the official starting point of one of the best long distance dedicated bike trails across LA.

Tip by

15.9 km

Lighthouse and Fisherman's Village, Marina del Rey

Highlight • Structure

Waterfront dining and shopping area with a historicised faux lighthouse.

Tip by

17.2 km

Ballona Creek

Lake

18.0 km

Ballona Creek Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Ballona Creek Bike Path connects Syd Kronenthal Park with Venice Beach, following Ballona Creek the entire way. The path is partially shaded and well-connected, passing by the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve and leading you to Marina del Rey.

Tip by

29.2 km

Syd Kronenthal Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Small park with baseball diamonds, restrooms, drinking water fountains, forming the Northern starting point of the Ballona Creek Bike Path leading all the way south to the mouth of the river to the Pacific Ocean.

Tip by

32.2 km