LED-lit glow hydrobike ride on Alamitos Bay at dusk

Glow rides, after dark

Date night in Long Beach, lit up on the water.

Date night that is not just dinner and drinks: LED-lit hydrobikes on calm Alamitos Bay after dark. One hour, free parking.

Book a ride From $29 per person · one hour
Time1 hour after dark
PriceFrom $29 per person
WhereAlamitos Bay, 110 N Marina Dr
RidersEveryone pedals, about 10 and up

One of the most unique things to do at night in Long Beach

Looking for things to do at night in Long Beach? On a glow ride every hydrobike is lit with its own LED lights, so you glow across Alamitos Bay after dark. It is the date night people talk about, a birthday idea nobody else has thought of, and a night out with friends that starts on the water and ends at the restaurants and bars of Alamitos Bay Landing.

Every hydrobike glows

Each hydrobike is lit with its own LED lights, so you are part of the show on the water.

Your own hydrobike, side by side

Every hydrobike seats one rider, so you each pedal your own and ride together. No experience needed.

The night keeps going

Free parking at Alamitos Bay Landing, and waterfront restaurants and bars a short walk from the dock.

How the night works

  1. 1Pick your nightBook a glow departure online. Glow rides sell out first in summer, so walking up is a gamble.
  2. 2Check in at the dockArrive 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.
  3. 3Light up the bayLife jackets on, lights on, and you pedal out across calm Alamitos Bay. Stay inside the bay: no ocean and no harbor.
  4. 4Keep the night goingBack at the dock, Alamitos Bay Landing’s waterfront restaurants and bars are right there.

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. Stop on the sand, or keep pedaling and find a quieter stretch.

The bay is flat and protected, so it stays calm even when the ocean is not. Two cup holders and a storage cubby ride with you.

Riders on LED-lit hydrobikes glowing blue and pink on Alamitos Bay at night
Every hydrobike lights up after dark.

Who it is for

  • Date night in Long Beach, for couples who want something new.
  • Birthday ideas that stand out: a lit-up ride, then dinner at the Landing.
  • Friends and visitors looking for unique things to do at night in Long Beach.
  • Groups: up to 20 guests per departure, and back to back departures for larger groups. Call 562.546.2493 to set it up.

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.

Book a ride

Good to know before you book

  • Every rider pedals their own hydrobike and needs to reach the pedals. That is usually around age 10, and leg length matters more than age (about 28 inches, see the FAQ).
  • No ride-along child passengers on night rides.
  • Every hydrobike seats one rider. Anyone under 18 rides with an adult 18 or older.
  • 250 pounds per hydrobike, including anything you bring.
  • 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.

Glow ride questions

What is a glow ride?

A one hour hydrobike ride after dark on Alamitos Bay. Every hydrobike is lit with LED lights, and every rider pedals their own.

Is a glow ride good for date night?

It is one of our favorite date nights in Long Beach. You each pedal your own hydrobike side by side, and the waterfront restaurants and bars of Alamitos Bay Landing are a short walk from the dock for after.

Can kids come on a glow ride?

Yes, if they can reach the pedals and ride their own hydrobike, which is usually around age 10. There are no ride-along child passengers on night rides, and anyone under 18 rides with an adult 18 or older.

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.

Can we book a birthday or a group?

Yes. We take up to 20 guests per departure, and back to back departures for larger groups. Call 562.546.2493 and we will set it up.

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.

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Questions? Call 562.546.2493 or email hello@lbwaterbikes.com. More answers are in our FAQ.