ballona creek

Walked the path to the jetty many times over 30 years, living nearby. The fog drenched am is magical. love most the egrets and herons. A cherished slice of real biology along the pacific fly way. Wetlands are teaming with life.

I cycle the full length 2-3 times a week. It is my lifeline to the ocean. I feel so grateful to have a bike path like this completely separate from cars. When I was running more I used to do various lengths depending on my training schedule. It is rarely crowded but there are some bottlenecks when Culver City schools get out in the afternoon so you have to weave around kids. Yay Bayona!!!

The area around Ballona Creek is pleasant for bicycle trips. It offers a nice opportunity to enjoy everything that nature has to offer from sea lions to white egrets. Different environmental groups offer volunteer opportunities for cleanups around the creek to pick up trash around the site. It's a nice way to meet great people while doing something good for nature.

This area is disgusting.Crime,druggies,gang bangers & the dregs of the LA storm drain dystem.Very dangerous after dark. Cyclists have often been mugged & robbed. .NO police presence.Avoid the area after dark.

Cyclists have been mugged here. More and more unsavory people are coming here. The people that ride here often do not observe the basic rules of the road. Do not ride alone near or after sundown.

This is a wetland preserve, so it's not a place to "visit" but there's a bike path along the creek that is very peaceful and allows a great way to view some of the wildlife without disturbing the habitat

I love being able to safely ride my bike along the ocean all the way from Manhattan Beach up to Marina del Rey and then onward to the Ballona Creek trail. It gives such a sense of freedom to be away from the insane traffic, knowing that my doggy can ride in my bike basket with no worries of crazy drivers whizzing by! Kudos to those who fought/planned to preserve the Ballona Wetlands and create this beautiful trail for bikers, walkers and runners to enjoy! Thank you for this! I feel so lucky to live close enough to enjoy this incredible scenery any time I want to. For those visiting the area, you can rent bikes in Marina del Rey or down in Manhattan/Hermosa/Redondo Beach. It's TOTALLY worth it to experience the salty air in your face and the views of water and other happy Trekkers!

I usually begin this ride from Culver City, then end up in Marina Del Rey. From the beginning of the path in Culver City, there is ample amount of parking at the MEtro stop on Jefferson and La Cienega. Then the ride to the marina is just awesome. There are parts that are a bit jerky, however it is clean, and the other riders are respectful of space and speed.Towards the end of the ride, you can take a left and end up in the Marina and continue on to Venice Beach. Or, you can stay straight and go into Dockweiler State Beach. Either are great destinations. Again this review is from the perspective of beginning in Culver City.

This is a path for the leisurely walker or biker. It offers some great views of the ocean in Playa del Rey or the Ballona Creek. Go for a leisurely stroll.

This is one of the nicest bike routes in the city, which is not to say its really pretty, I mean, it's still LA. Nice thing is it is free from dangerous interactions with traffic. It's great during the day, and not many people use it because people in LA don't bike or walk very much. As of this writing, you can ride from the ocean to culver city in 30-40 minutes with minimal uphill, from there you can hop on the expo line and a 30 minute train ride will get you downtown (train is often empty since people in LA don't ride public transit). It's a great way to go experience LA "car-less". Be advised that the further you go up the river, the more graffiti and homeless people you will encounter. Best not to ride alone or after sundown. One man was attacked by men trying to steal his bike in 2013, but this is not a regular occurrence.Lots of sea life along the river, especially near the marina. Look for great blue herons, oyster catchers, and sea lions off the jetty. Head towards the end of the jetty and go south to visit Playa Del Rey, which is a non-touristy neighborhood with great mom & pop eateries and bars. Senor Gs mexican is awesome. Go north (you have to cut around the marina) to ride up the beach bike path through Venice and Santa Monica, but these areas are often very crowded with tourists and every flavor of California weirdo. Ride safe!

Beautiful homes and views of the oceon outside of the Marina. Not much activity, but great for walking on the beach and watching the sunset.

A full environmental interactive learning experience. Great fun while you learn. Provides a wonderful outing for the family. Better than an amusement park!

People have been attacked along this route. Carry a gun. The scenery is nothing impressive. Would not recommend this route

Wonderful place to get away from the crowds of MdR. Rent a bike or just take a stroll. the Marina has a lot of nice restaurants to choose from.

The area around Ballona Creek is limited and it is not a site that I would tell tourists to be sure to see. It is a small outdoor area that does not offer a lot to see.