What happens when you’ve only got one day in Los Angeles, a conference that demands your physical presence, and a red-eye flight back home? You grab a Metrobike and explore, of course! On this edition, it’s a whirlwind bike share adventure from the hilly streets of Westwood to the iconic Venice Beach boardwalk and a race for that flight home.
Los Angeles Metrobike Adventure
Intro:
•Location: Westwood, California
•Reason: Quick trip for an AI conference
•Game plan: Metrobike adventure from UCLA to Venice Beach and eventually towards LAX
The Plan:
•$5 Metrobike day pass – unlimited rides, 30-minute increments
•The challenge: avoid overage charges by dock hopping
•Route: UCLA → Santa Monica → Venice Beach → Marina Del Rey → Playa Vista
The Adventure:
•First leg: Downhill from UCLA, navigating LA traffic with Google Maps guidance
•Observations:
•Westwood’s hilly terrain
•Santa Monica’s tight bike dock situation
•Smooth greenways mixed with sketchy alley shortcuts
•A visit to the Bad News Bears park and some nostalgic nods
•Quick Trader Joe’s stop for hydration
Beach Time:
•Arrival in Venice Beach—Paddle Tennis, Muscle Beach, and all the usual suspects
•The surprising absence of a convenient bike dock near LAX
•Decision point: Walk or hop on the #3 bus?
•Marina Del Rey and the bougie vibes… plus the quest for fish tacos
The Wrap-Up:
•Arrival back at the Hyatt Regency by LAX
•Final thoughts: A grand adventure squeezed into a single LA day
•Reflections on the joy of exploring with a time crunch and a bike share pass
Statistics
Miles Traveled: 15
Metrobike Docks: 5
Elevation Change: 400 feet
Cost of the Entire Ride: $5
Flats: Zero
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