Ballona Creek Bike Path, Los Angeles

Ballona Creek Bike Path, Los Angeles

Ballona Creek Bike Path

Location: Los Angeles, Ca
Difficulty: Easy
Features: bike, inline skating, walking.

Following Ballona Creek for 7 miles, the Ballona Creek Bike Path commences from Syd Kronenthal Park to the Pacific Ocean where it connects with Santa Monica Beach and South Bay Bike Path.

The Ballona Creek features a diverse bike path ranging from residential neighborhoods to wetlands – specifically the Ballona Wetlands. The mentioned wetland is home to a variety of flora and fauna, the estuary to blue herons, egrets, and sparrows along with migratory birds. The bike path can be accessed off on many major streets. However, in recent years, there have been reported assaults of cyclists on Sawtelle Boulevard, including 405 and 90 Freeway overcrossings. Caution is advised on these areas.

Top 3 Adventure Hacks

1) Gear Up For Adventure 

The Ballona Creek Bike Path follows the Ballona Creek for 7 miles. It features a diverse bike path ranging from residential neighborhoods to wetlands. It is best to gear up for the ride as the bike path is a challenging yet enjoyable trail for experienced riders.

We recommend having a Hydration Pack to keep you hydrated during the ride.

2) Enjoy The Ambiance

The Ballona Creek Bike Path will pass through neighborhoods and wetlands, specifically the Ballona Wetlands, home to a variety of flora and fauna, the estuary to blue herons, egrets, and sparrows along with migratory birds.

3) Bird Watching Galore

The Ballona Wetland is home to blue herons, egrets, and sparrows along with migratory birds so best to be ready to capture their beauty.