San Pedro to Long Beach
Going to be in San Pedro for a few days, don't know the area (I know LA, but not this far south).
Is Pedro to Long Beach a decent ride? Looking at a map: North Harbor Drive -> John S. Gibson Blvd. -> W. Harry Bridges -> Alameda St. -> E. Anaheim - is that a decent bike route? |
no. you'll be better off heading north/northwest and hitting palos verdes peninsula of which san pedro makes up the southern part.
from the pvp, you can then link up with the marvin braude bike path that goes from redondo beach to santa monica. if you're interested in riding long beach area, you're probably better off doing the 15 min drive to the long beach area, then hooking up with the oceanfront bike path there. it's pretty wide and not as heavily trafficked as the redondo to santa monica one. it's a relatively simple matter to connect with the long beach oceanfront bike path with the one that runs through huntington beach all the way to newport beach. you can ride from san pedro to long beach but cyclists have to skirt los angeles harbor to the north by riding down anaheim st. it's not the best street. lots of debris, blah pavement, distractions, traffic, big trucks and whatnot. street varies from supertight to wide. it would be approx a 40 min to the edge of long beach from san pedro (depending on exactly where in san pedro). done it and would do it again but was riding from pvp to the long beach/la river bike path and then to dtown la. west side of san pedro is fairly hilly but is pretty over by the fort mac arthur/korean bell/point fermin area. |
Do you need to get to Long Beach, or are looking to just ride around. If the latter, head the other direction and ride around Palos Verdes, seriously beautiful. The other direction around the harbor and thru Wilminton to LB is all commercial port, lots of trucks, roads beat up and not the best parts of town. |
Originally Posted by jimincalif
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Do you need to get to Long Beach, or are looking to just ride around. If the latter, head the other direction and ride around Palos Verdes, seriously beautiful. The other direction around the harbor and thru Wilminton to LB is all commercial port, lots of trucks, roads beat up and not the best parts of town. But I was thinking of riding south too. I have a thing about shipyards and harbors, even the ugly commercial ones. I've driven past that area hundreds of times on the 405 but never seen it up close. |
Originally Posted by ooga-booga
(Post 20542812)
it would be approx a 40 min to the edge of long beach from san pedro
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Originally Posted by tyrion
(Post 20542934)
I'm definitely heading north for at least one ride. Manhattan/Hermosa is where I grew up, so I know the South Bay well.
But I was thinking of riding south too. I have a thing about shipyards and harbors, even the ugly commercial ones. I've driven past that area hundreds of times on the 405 but never seen it up close. |
Make sure you carry a spare tube and patch kit. Those streets/area are filled full of debris. If you're planning on doing this on a weekday, there will be a lot of container trucks on the road too. I'm not trying to discourage you, just keep your eyes open.
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Originally Posted by TakingMyTime
(Post 20543205)
Make sure you carry a spare tube and patch kit. Those streets/area are filled full of debris. If you're planning on doing this on a weekday, there will be a lot of container trucks on the road too. I'm not trying to discourage you, just keep your eyes open.
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Originally Posted by tyrion
(Post 20542741)
Going to be in San Pedro for a few days, don't know the area (I know LA, but not this far south).
Is Pedro to Long Beach a decent ride? Looking at a map: North Harbor Drive -> John S. Gibson Blvd. -> W. Harry Bridges -> Alameda St. -> E. Anaheim - is that a decent bike route? I live in San Pedro and ride every day, riding to LB is not for the faint of heart! To get to LB from SP, I recommend taking the Dash San Pedro commuter bus, it runs seven days a week every 30 minutes and has a bike rack on the front for two or three bikes (depending on the bus) (www.ladottransit.com) From LB it's a safe ride to as far south as Newport Beach using the bike path from Sunset Beach all the way to Newport. Once you are in LB you also have the options of the LA or San Gabriel river trails. Ride safe and ride often............... I suggest morning rides as the wind can get pretty strong in the afternoons. |
Thanks for the tips...
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I used to ride from Lomita to Seal Beach three times a week back in the late 90's, straight shot through PCH, but wouldn't do it now as I was young(er) :p and fearless. I'm much more careful and selective with my routes. I think that if you absolutely must, Sepulveda or Carson are much safer options but put you further north
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Originally Posted by Genaro
(Post 20792044)
I used to ride from Lomita to Seal Beach three times a week back in the late 90's, straight shot through PCH, but wouldn't do it now as I was young(er) :p and fearless. I'm much more careful and selective with my routes. I think that if you absolutely must, Sepulveda or Carson are much safer options but put you further north
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