Getting to LA Throwback 2020

Santa Monica’s Breeze Bike Share program is a citywide, public bike share program that boasts over 500 bikes available at various locations around town. Along with a bright green or red colors, each bike is equipped with of cushy features like chainless transmission. a “smart bike” system lets users use GPS software to locate the nearest set of bikes. Download a mobile app to pay fares. Miles of bike lanes around town add to the ease of pedal-powered travel. The Marvin Braude Beach Trail known to locals as “The Strand,” is the iconic multiuse recreational bike path which stretches from Pacific Palisades to Torrance, with 22 miles of inspiring coastal scenery.

Scooters are also available for rent around town and the bike path, however rules and regulations for them are constantly changing. Use QR codes on these to rent them with the most popular apps. If you think you might try these, we suggest downloading the apps before you come and inputting your payment details, otherwise you might be frustrated by long waits or spotty phone service.

The Metro Expo Line (323-466-3876) makes travel even easier, connecting Santa Monica by light rail to Downtown Los Angeles in under 50 minutes. With three stations located throughout Santa Monica – from the downtown neighborhood to Mid-City – the Metro Expo Line is a great way to travel within the destination. Additionally, with the ability to connect to Pasadena, San Fernando Valley, South Bay, Long Beach and dozens of points in between, visitors can travel to and from Santa Monica easily.

The Big Blue Bus departs the LAX City Bus Center and features two lines to town, Route 3 or Rapid 3. Better still, tickets are just $1.25. Once in Santa Monica, the Big Blue Santa Monica bus is also a very efficient way to get around. This is also a great option if you bus to Santa Monica from surrounding areas including greater Los Angeles and LAX.

Pedestrians can also hail the Santa Monica Free Ride (310-895-9204), golf cart–style cabs that offer a complimentary lift anywhere in their service area between Wilshire Boulevard and Marine Street, and from the ocean to Fifth Street. Carts operate from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., with later hours on weekends. Many local hotels also offer car service around town.

For more information on mobility opportunities throughout Santa Monica, visit the City of Santa Monica’s website.

If you drive, the closest public parking lots are Lots 3-8 North. View the City of Santa Monica Parking map here. Effective July 1, 2019 Weekend Parking rates are $12.00 per entry for the Northern Beach Zone (Lots 4N – 9N). (Subject to change). Check the current parking rates here.

Warning: Parking expires at sunset, and parking tickets will be issued by Santa Monica Parking Enforcement for cars remaining after.

Be advised: Parking next to frisbee central (Lot 3 North) is convenient but exiting the parking lot at the end of the day can take up to an hour with heavy traffic on Hwy 1 with only one way out. To avoid this we suggest parking at the adjacent lots a short distance away.

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