Syd Kronenthal Park

A bike path starts here and runs seven miles alongside Ballona Creek, a channel of water from Culver City to the beach in Playa del Rey. It’s pretty—there are trees and birds—and it feels secluded because you’re separated from traffic, biking under bridges and through tunnels. Toward the end, you’ll pass through Marina del Rey, where you can check out all the boats. Locals know this path as a great way to go to the beach without dealing with traffic and parking. This comes in especially handy on weekend afternoons, when beach traffic is at its peak.