Explore Santa Monica With Bikes and Hikes LA

Plan unforgettable Santa Monica group activities with Bikes and Hikes LA, including private biking tours, walking tours, beach activities, and custom team building activities in Santa Monica. Perfect for corporate teams, retreats, conference groups, and private events, our Santa Monica tours make it easy to enjoy active, scenic, and memorable things to do in Santa Monica together.

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Why Visit Santa Monica?

Santa Monica is worth visiting because it brings together the best of coastal Los Angeles: ocean views, beach activities, walkable streets, bike paths, iconic landmarks, and plenty of unforgettable things to do in Santa Monica for teams and private groups. From the Santa Monica Pier and Palisades Park to coastal bike tours, walking tours, beachside photo stops, and custom outdoor team-building activities, the city makes it easy for groups to connect while experiencing one of LA’s most scenic destinations. Whether you’re planning team building activities in Santa Monica, custom Santa Monica group activities, or a corporate outing near the beach, Santa Monica offers a relaxed, active, and memorable setting for any group event.
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Best Ways to Explore Santa Monica

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Hiking

Hiking Tours in Santa Monica

Our Santa Monica hiking tours are a great option for corporate teams and private groups looking for active, outdoor things to do in Santa Monica and the surrounding coastal area. Bikes and Hikes LA can create guided hikes and nearby trail outings around your group’s pace, schedule, and activity level, with routes that highlight ocean views, fresh air, local nature, and scenic photo stops. Whether you’re planning team building activities in Santa Monica, custom Santa Monica group activities, or a corporate outing that gets your team outside, our hiking tours offer a memorable way to connect beyond the beach, pier, and boardwalk.

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Walking

Walking Tours in Santa Monica

Our Santa Monica walking tours are a relaxed, flexible way for corporate teams and private groups to explore the coast while enjoying active, easygoing things to do in Santa Monica. Routes can include the Santa Monica Pier, Palisades Park, beach views, local history, downtown Santa Monica, photo stops, and nearby coastal highlights, all customized around your group’s schedule, pace, and goals. Whether you’re planning team building activities in Santa Monica, custom Santa Monica group activities, or a corporate outing by the beach, our walking tours make it easy to connect, explore, and experience Santa Monica together.

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Biking

Biking Tours in Santa Monica

Our Santa Monica biking tours are one of the best active things to do in Santa Monica for corporate teams and private groups looking to explore the coast together. Routes can include the Santa Monica bike path, beach views, the Santa Monica Pier, Palisades Park, nearby Venice highlights, and scenic photo stops, all customized around your group’s pace and comfort level. Whether you’re planning team building activities in Santa Monica, custom Santa Monica group activities, or a corporate outing by the beach, our biking tours offer a fun, memorable way to get your group moving.

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Other Activities

Other Group activities in Santa Monica

Beyond hiking, walking, and biking tours, Bikes and Hikes LA creates custom Santa Monica group activities for corporate teams, retreats, conference groups, event planners, and private events looking for memorable things to do in Santa Monica. Activities can include outdoor team-building moments, beach activities, wellness-focused outings, photo stops, Santa Monica Pier routes, Palisades Park visits, coastal sightseeing, and custom itineraries built around your group’s goals. Whether you’re planning team building activities in Santa Monica, a company outing, or a private group event, we make it easy to create an active, coastal, and genuinely fun experience your team will actually remember.

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What Makes Santa Monica Special?

What makes Santa Monica special is its rare mix of ocean views, beach culture, walkable streets, bike-friendly paths, iconic landmarks, and relaxed coastal energy, making it one of the best places for groups looking for memorable things to do in Santa Monica. From the Santa Monica Pier and Palisades Park to beach activities, coastal bike tours, walking tours, and outdoor team-building activities, the city offers an easy, scenic way for teams and private groups to explore together. Whether you’re planning team building activities in Santa Monica, custom Santa Monica group activities, or a corporate outing by the coast, Santa Monica gives groups a fun, active, and photo-worthy setting that feels distinctly Southern California.

LA in a Day Tour - Bikes and Hikes LA

Our guides know the best angles, scenic stops, and photo-worthy moments throughout Santa Monica. Here are a few highlights from Bikes and Hikes LA tours and experiences.

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Guests pose on bikes with artwork in Venice Beach
Guests throw their arms up and pose under the entrance to the Santa Monica Pier.
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Private Groups & Corporate Experiences in Santa Monica

Bikes and Hikes LA creates private group experiences in Santa Monica for corporate teams, retreats, event planners, conference groups, and private parties looking for active, memorable things to do in Santa Monica. From private bike tours along the coast and guided walking tours near the beach to Santa Monica Pier stops, Palisades Park routes, beach activities, photo-worthy landmarks, and custom outdoor team-building activities, our Santa Monica group activities are built around your group’s schedule, pace, and goals. Whether you’re planning team building activities in Santa Monica, a corporate outing, or simply looking for unique things to do in Santa Monica with a group, we make it easy to experience the best of Santa Monica together.

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Why Explore Santa Monica With Bikes and Hikes LA?

Expert Local Guides

Tours are led by CPR and First Aid Certified local guides who know LA's history, neighborhoods, and best photo stops.

Active, Immersive Experiences

Guests experience Los Angeles up close instead of seeing it from behind a bus window.

Great Photos Included

Guides know where to stop and how to help guests get memorable photos throughout the experience.

Private and Group Friendly

Bikes and Hikes LA can customize experiences for families, corporate groups, DMCs, conferences, and private events.

Top-Rated LA Tour Company

Bikes and Hikes LA is trusted by visitors and locals looking for a more personal way to explore Los Angeles.

Santa Monica Tour FAQs

  • Why is Santa Monica a good location for team building activities?

    Santa Monica is a strong location for team building activities in Santa Monica because it combines beach views, bike paths, walkable streets, outdoor space, iconic landmarks, and a relaxed coastal atmosphere. It gives corporate teams an easy way to get outside, move together, and enjoy a memorable group activity near the ocean.

  • What types of group activities can companies do in Santa Monica?

    Companies can book Santa Monica group activities such as private bike tours, walking tours, beach activities, sightseeing routes, photo stops, wellness-focused outings, and custom outdoor team-building activities. Bikes and Hikes LA can tailor each activity around your group’s schedule, pace, size, and event goals.

  • What are good outdoor activities in Santa Monica for corporate groups?

    Good outdoor activities in Santa Monica for corporate groups include private bike tours, walking tours, beach activities, wellness outings, sightseeing routes, and team-building activities along the coast. Bikes and Hikes LA creates custom outdoor activities that help teams connect outside of a traditional office or meeting space.

  • What makes Santa Monica better for team bonding than an indoor corporate event?

    Santa Monica is ideal for team bonding because it gives teams fresh air, ocean views, movement, and shared sightseeing instead of another indoor meeting. Team building Santa Monica activities can feel relaxed, active, and social while still being organized around corporate goals.

  • Are Santa Monica beach activities good for large groups?

    Yes. Santa Monica beach activities can work well for large groups because the area offers open space, scenic routes, recognizable landmarks, and flexible outdoor options. Bikes and Hikes LA can create scalable group activities for corporate teams, retreats, conference groups, and private events.

  • Can Bikes and Hikes LA customize team building activities in Santa Monica for different activity levels?

    Yes. Bikes and Hikes LA can customize team building activities in Santa Monica for different fitness levels, group sizes, timing needs, and comfort levels. Groups can choose a more relaxed walking tour, an active bike tour, beach-focused activities, or a custom combination of activities.

  • What are unique things to do in Santa Monica for a company outing?

    Unique things to do in Santa Monica for a company outing include a private coastal bike tour, a guided walking tour, beach activities, Santa Monica Pier photo stops, Palisades Park routes, and custom outdoor team-building activities. These options help teams experience Santa Monica together in a fun, active way.

  • Why choose Santa Monica for corporate events?

    Santa Monica works well for corporate events because it offers a mix of ocean scenery, outdoor activities, restaurants, hotels, landmarks, and easy group-friendly routes. It is especially strong for companies looking for coastal team building, wellness outings, corporate retreats, and outdoor group activities.

  • How do I plan group activities in Santa Monica with Bikes and Hikes LA?

    To plan group activities in Santa Monica with Bikes and Hikes LA, share your group size, preferred date, timing, activity level, and event goals. The team can help create a custom bike tour, walking tour, beach activity, or corporate outing designed around your group.

  • What are fun things to do in Santa Monica for groups visiting Los Angeles?

    Fun things to do in Santa Monica for groups include exploring the beach path, visiting the Santa Monica Pier, biking along the coast, walking through downtown Santa Monica, and enjoying ocean-view photo stops. For corporate groups and private events, Bikes and Hikes LA can turn these highlights into a custom team-building activity.

  • What are unique things to do in Santa Monica besides the pier?

    Beyond the pier, unique things to do in Santa Monica include biking the beach path, exploring Palisades Park, taking a guided walking tour, enjoying beachside group activities, and planning a custom outdoor team-building outing. These options give groups a more active and local way to experience Santa Monica.

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