you'll discover the Marvin Braude Beach Trail (or "The Strand," as it's called by locals), plus scenic thoroughfares like Main Street and San Vincente Boulevard that are bike-friendly. The city ...

along the Marvin Braude Bike Trail to Venice Beach. Stop for lunch at the Venice Whaler. – Sharael Kolberg, Contributor, Travel Santa Monica's 3 ½ miles of shoreline, known as Santa Monica ...