Santa Monica · Running route
Santa Monica Beach Running Route
- Distance
- 3.3 mi
- Route
- Santa Monica Pier to Venice Beach
- Area
- Santa Monica
Run it, connect Strava or upload your run — your medal unlocks automatically. Free.
The beach path from the Santa Monica Pier to Venice is the classic LA ocean run: 3.3 miles along the sand, from the pier and its Ferris wheel down to Venice Beach.
The route
- Distance: 3.3 miles from the Santa Monica Pier to Venice Beach (one way).
- Terrain: flat paved path by the ocean.
- Getting back: run it back for 6.6 miles.
Tips
- The path is shared with bikes and skaters — stay in the pedestrian lane.
- Go early for the calmest path and the best light.
- Finish with a dip or a walk on the Venice boardwalk.
How to unlock the Santa Monica Beach medal
- Run the route above — any pace counts, walk breaks included.
- Copy your Strava activity link (or a link to a screenshot of your watch or phone).
- Submit it on the Park Mile Passport page. Once approved, the Santa Monica Beach medal unlocks in your passport. It's free.
Running with a crew? Join the Park Mile club on Strava and share your park runs.
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