Day rides, Alamitos Bay
A day on the water in Long Beach.
Pedal your own hydrobike across calm Alamitos Bay, with the sandy beach alongside you. One hour, any time it is light.
Family activities in Long Beach, out on the bay
If you are looking for things to do in Long Beach that get you outside, a day ride is the simple answer. You sit up high on your own hydrobike and pedal it like a bike, out across Alamitos Bay with the beach along Alamitos Peninsula beside you. Bring a friend, your family or a date, stop on the sand when you feel like it, then walk to lunch at Alamitos Bay Landing. Thinking about kayaking or renting a paddle board in Long Beach? Hydrobiking is a dry sport and more beginner-friendly: you sit up high and pedal, and there is no balance to learn. It is family fun for today or this weekend.
Your own hydrobike
Every hydrobike seats one rider, so everyone pedals at their own pace. Think of a pedal boat you ride like a bike. No experience needed: if you can ride a bike, you can ride a hydrobike.
The beach runs alongside you
The sandy beach along Alamitos Peninsula runs beside most of the route. Pull up on the sand ten minutes in, or keep going and find a quieter spot.
Calm, protected water
Alamitos Bay is flat and protected, so it stays calm even when the ocean is not.
Room for your drinks, snacks and music
Every hydrobike has two cup holders and a storage cubby for your phone, keys and snacks. Want music on the water? You can rent a Bluetooth speaker.
How it works
- 1Pick a timeBook a day departure online. Reservations are strongly encouraged, because we sell out often and walking up is a gamble.
- 2Convenient dock check-inArrive 30 minutes before your departure. Our dock is in front of Ballast Point Brewery, 110 N Marina Dr, Long Beach. Parking is free at Alamitos Bay Landing and along Marina Drive.
- 3Pedal the bayLife jackets on, and you are off. No balance needed, unlike a bike on land. It takes about a minute to get used to the steering, then it is just pedaling. Stay inside the bay: no ocean and no harbor.
- 4Keep the day goingBack at the dock, the waterfront restaurants and bars of Alamitos Bay Landing are a short walk away.
Where you will ride
You start from our dock on Alamitos Bay and pedal out along the sandy beach of Alamitos Peninsula, which runs beside most of the route on the way out and again on the way back.
It is a mild workout: easy for some people, more work for others, and always fun. Want more time on the water? The 2-Hour ride gives you twice as long.
Who it is for
- Friends and visitors looking for something to do in Long Beach that is not another restaurant.
- Date day or girls day out, with lunch or a drink at Alamitos Bay Landing after.
- Birthdays and groups: book your whole group online, up to 20 guests per departure, with back to back departures for larger groups.
- Families: kids who can reach the pedals ride their own hydrobike, usually from around age 10 (leg length matters more than age, about 28 inches, see the FAQ). Ages 4 to 9 who cannot reach yet can ride along on an adult’s hydrobike on day rides for $10, as long as the adult and child together weigh 250 lb or less.
Price
From $29 per person for one hour, up to $40 for the busiest departures. The booking calendar shows the price for your departure before you pay. Ride-along kids ages 4 to 9 are $10 (adult and child together 250 lb or less).
Want a longer ride?
The 2-Hour ride is $50: twice the time, enough to pedal into the Naples Island canals or bring a rod and fish in the bay.
Good to know before you book
- Kids who can reach the pedals ride their own hydrobike, usually from around age 10. Children under 4 cannot ride, not even as a passenger.
- Every hydrobike seats one rider. Anyone under 18 rides with an adult 18 or older.
- 250 pounds per hydrobike. Only bring what fits in the storage cubby.
- Life jackets are provided and required. Ours are Coast Guard certified.
- Cancel or reschedule with at least 48 hours notice. Email hello@lbwaterbikes.com or call 562.546.2493.
- We close now and then for wind, rain or fog. If you booked ahead, our crew contacts you and we sort out a new time. If you want to walk in, call ahead: 562.546.2493.
Day ride questions
How long is a day ride?
One hour on the water. Check in 30 minutes before your departure. Want longer? Book the 2-Hour ride.
How much does it cost?
From $29 per person for the hour, up to $40 for the busiest departures. The booking calendar shows the price before you pay. Kids ages 4 to 9 can ride along with an adult on day rides for $10, as long as the adult and child together weigh 250 lb or less.
Can kids come?
Yes. Kids who can reach the pedals ride their own hydrobike, usually from around age 10 (about 28 inches of leg length). Ages 4 to 9 who cannot reach yet can ride along on an adult’s hydrobike on day rides, as long as the adult and child together weigh 250 lb or less. Kids 3 and under cannot ride. Anyone under 18 rides with an adult 18 or older.
Do I need any experience?
None. If you can ride a bike you can ride a hydrobike. It takes about a minute to get used to the steering, and after that it is just pedaling.
Will I get wet, and what should I bring?
Most people stay dry, but wear shoes you would not mind getting a few drops of saltwater on. Bring sunscreen, a hat and water. Sandals with a heel strap work well.
Where do we meet, and is parking free?
At our dock in front of Ballast Point Brewery on Alamitos Bay, 110 N Marina Dr, Long Beach, CA 90803. Parking is free at Alamitos Bay Landing and along Marina Drive. Avoid the red-curbed boater parking.
More ways to ride
Same bay, same crew, same dock at 110 N Marina Dr.
Sunset rides
From $29. Golden hour on the bay.
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Glow rides
From $29. LED-lit hydrobikes after dark.
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2-Hour rides
$50. Two hours, into the Naples Island canals.
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Christmas Lights rides
December nights. Hot cocoa included.
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Giving a ride instead? Gift cards arrive by email in minutes. Riding often? See ticket packs. Hotels, tour operators and companies: see our partner program.
Questions? Call 562.546.2493 or email hello@lbwaterbikes.com. More answers are in our FAQ.
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