You’ve been browsing for information about the best city bikes for months. When you’ve finally found your perfect new ride, take it for a spin on these eight unbelievable Los Angeles bike paths.

Ballona Creek Bike Path

This 8.8-mile bike trail extends from Culver City to Marina Del Rey, highlighting an urban landscape of residential neighborhoods for most of your journey. When you arrive at the beach, take a swim or explore the Ballona Wetlands, where you might be lucky enough to see an egret or blue heron. Ballona Creek Bike Path is closed to cars and features drinking fountains along its length.

Chandler Bikeway

This short and sweet 2.8-mile multi-use trail travels from N. Mariposa St. and W. Chandler Blvd.  in Burbank to Vineland Ave. and W. Chandler Blvd. in North Hollywood. You’ll bike through sunny SoCal residential neighborhoods and some light industrial areas before arriving at Vineland Avenue, which features a Los Angeles-inspired public mural display with work by 19 local artists.

Devil’s Canyon Dam Trail

You’ll feel like you’re worlds away from LA traffic when you explore this 7.5-mile bike path in the San Gabriel Mountains in Angeles National Park on womens bikes. Paddle along a bubbling brook on this easy ride that starts at Highway 39 and ends at the picturesque Cogswell Dam. This route is open to hikers, but closed to automobiles.

Elysian Park

Although it’s close to downtown Los Angeles, this park tends to stay relatively uncrowded. You’ll enjoy panoramic views of the city and lots of shade thanks to the park’s extensive tree system, but the steep hills might be daunting to novice riders. Make sure you have one of the best bikes for men to tackle these trails. Elysian Park was recently repaved. Water fountains, parking and public bathrooms are available throughout.

Glendale Narrows Riverwalk

This 7.5 mile path takes you along the Los Angeles River starting at Atwater Village. In addition to beautiful water views, you’ll spot tiny islands, colorful flora and even native wildlife. This trail is open to both bikes and pedestrians and offers easy access to longer trails in Rattlesnake Park, Oso Park and Griffith Park.

Griffith Park Bike Loop

Marvin Braude Bike Trail

This 22-mile path, known as The Strand to locals, travels from Will Rogers State Park in Pacific Palisades south to Torrance County Beach. Most of this path closed to pedestrian traffic. When you pedal this picturesque route, you’ll enjoy plenty of iconic stops along the way, such as the legendary Venice Beach where you can dine and shop.

San Gabriel River Bike Trail

Ready for a long ride? This trail traverses 28 miles from Seal Beach to Whittier Narrows Recreation Area along the San Gabriel River. Along the way, you’ll pass through El Dorado Regional Park, the Santa Fe Dam and the Alamitos Bay Marina. With multiple access points along the San Gabriel River Bike Trail, it’s easy to create a shorter route, too.

Start your LA biking journey today. You’ll love exploring any of these eight incredible trails.