Trip Title: Food and Sights in Santa Monica and Venice – 6 Stops
Travelers: Two Males in our Mid-30’s.
Sights Seen: Sidecar Donuts, Perry’s Cafe and Rentals, Venice Beach, Santa Monica Beach, Venice Boardwalk, Venice Pier, Santa Monica Pier
Start: Head from Hotel (Huntley Hotel) over to breakfast. Travel time only 9 minutes, .4 miles.
Stop 1: 9am: Sidecar Donuts
Description: Start the day with a Doughnuts and coffee!
Best Item/Attribute: Maple Bacon Doughnut
Tips: They have daily specials made fresh in the store so get adventurous!
Duration there: 1 hour
Cost: $~4 per donut; we had 4 so we spent about $20 on donuts and coffee between two people
URL: http://www.sidecardoughnuts.com
Travel Time and Distance to Next Stop: Approx. 20 minutes, 0.7 mi
Stop 2: 10:30 am: Perry’s Cafe and Beach Rentals
Description: Pick up some bike rentals at Perry’s Cafe and Rentals.
Best Item/Attribute: Right on the beach. They have food too if you want.
Tips: The bikes here are a little more expensive, you can find cheaper bikes if you go off the beach.
Duration: 5 minutes.
Cost: $25 for they day for each person.
URL: http://www.perryscafe.com/
Travel Event: Biking the Santa Monica Beach Down Towards Venice Pier
Sites: Venice Beach, Santa Monica Beach, Venice Pier, Santa Monica Pier
Travel Time and Distance to Next Stop: Approx. 20 minutes, 0.7 mi by bicycle
Stop 3: 11:15am Venice Pier and Venice Boardwalk
Description: Very famous area of Los Angeles, home of famous Muscle Beach and “White Men Can’t Jump” Basketball Courts and other movie/tv filming sights.
Best Item/Attribute: People watching and vibe.
Tips: Although it gets crowded, it’s fun on a weekend to see the people out. Good food and drinks on the Venice boardwalk also.
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: FREE
Stop 4: 2pm Back to Perry’s to Drop off the bike
Travel Time: 20 minutes by foot
Stop 5: 3pm Pick up sandwiches at Bay Cities Deli
Description: Stop for late lunch at Bay Cities Italian deli.
Best Item/Attribute: Godmother sandwich
Tip: This place is always busy so you can actually order online and pick up or grab a pre-made sandwich at the counter.
Duration: 45 minutes
Travel Time: 20 minutes by foot
Stop 6: 5pm Penthouse, Huntley Hotel
Description: Happy hour drinks with a view!
Duration: 90 minutes