Cycling Tour of Long Beach Shoreline
to Seal Beach Pier and Back
When: Sun, November 16, 2025
Time: Orientation 11:00 AM. Wheels roll at 11:10 AM. Return 3:00 PM-ish
Where: Meet at Bixby Park in front of the bandstand, 101 Junipero Ave, Long Beach, CA 90803
(Photo above shows the updated bandstand, looking east.)
Please consider riding your bike to the event, take public transit, or carpool if possible. As Great Outdoors members we strive to do our part to reduce traffic and parking congestion and help protect the environment.
EVENT: Join us for a bicycle tour down to the ocean from Bixby Park southeast along the shoreline bike path to the Seal Beach pier area. On our ride we'll cruise on the bike path below bluff park into Belmont Shore, over the bridge to Naples Island, and cross over to Alamitos Bay and then cross counties into the beautiful beach town of Seal Beach. When we get to Seal Beach, we will stop at the River's End park, walk around the coastal scrub and rocks overlooking the end of the San Gabriel River as it empties into the ocean.
We will take a break at the park's picnic area. After our break we will continue to ride our bikes over to the Seal Beach Pier. There we will take an hour or so to have a snack or lunch and/or stroll the pier and main street area. On our way back we will cross back over to Naples Island and cycle through the Marine Stadium and Nature Reserve, Colorado Lagoon, and Recreation Park and then back to Bixby Park where we began. There will be plenty of time to stop and take in the great views, snap some photos, and relax into the Sunday Long Beach/Seal Beach vibes.
Distance: approximately 12 leisurely miles.
Registration for up to 30 people. Free but must register in advance via the GOLA website. Please carpool if you can.
Bring: SNACK or lunch, WATER, and sunscreen. Please be prepared to address any repairs needed on your own (bring spare inner tube, portable bike pump, repair kit, call Lyft etc.); trip leader/ group will try to help but may not have the capacity to repair bikes that get flat tires etc.
Helmet required
Bike rentals available at start site: https://longbeachbikeshare.com/
Rain cancels.
Trip Leader: John Blasco. Questions: 562-981-4133
Health issues/allergies: It is the responsibility of participants to carry on their person a record of significant allergies, medications and medical history in the event of a medical emergency. Discuss any medical concerns with the tour leader if you wish.
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