If you are renting or vacationing in Laguna Beach this summer, take advantage of the sunny skies, cool ocean breezes and stunning vistas on a bicycle. Bring your own professional bike for long day trips or rent a bike for a leisurely ride through town. What’s your bike type and where are you going on it?
Beach Cruisers
This smooth and casual bike is an excellent choice for rides down to the beach or just around town. You don’t need to be a professional to appreciate this bike. Adults love their balance and convenience while kids love their fun and funky personal touches like decals and streamers. Add a basket and you’re ready to head to the beach.
Mountain Bikes
Laguna Beach sits on the edge of the San Joaquin Hills which is bisected by numerous canyons with excellent trails for mountain biking. Take a long trip through Laguna Canyon to Irvine then back along the San Diego Creek trail to Newport’s Back Bay Preserve before heading south on PCH. Or better yet, head to the “Top of the World” Park through Aliso&Wood Canyon Trails for one of the most incredible views of Catalina and the Pacific Ocean.
Touring/Racing/Recumbent Bikes
Pacific Coast Highway is a favorite place for bike clubs and professional racers to meet and venture on long rides. Every weekend you can find groups meeting on PCH just north of Laguna Beach along Crystal Cove Park. From Laguna through Newport Beach, the road gently slopes over hills and cliff-sides before flattening out from Huntington Beach to Long Beach.
Check out these Bicycling Resources:
CA DMV - Bike Safety Tips and Rules for California
Laguna Cyclery - Bike Rentals right next to The Retreat in Laguna
OC Bike Club - Recreational bike enthusiasts Meet Up Calendar and Tips
Trail Maps - Aliso & Woods Canyon or Crystal Cove State Park’s Moro Canyon
