JeanEPalosHeights_Il
Jun 2018
So, what more could you ask for? Barbara was our guide for the afternoon on June 1st. We were the only two who showed up for the tour and, had it been in another location, it might have been cancelled for lack of numbers. But, just the two of us had a wonderful tour with Barbara, who is well informed about her area and is chock full of interesting information. She first showed us how to use these comfortable bikes, since I had not tried an electric one before. We donned our helmets and took off for one of the best experiences I have had in Venice Beach and Santa Monica. There were a lot of interesting facts about how Venice got its name (and she showed us). We went to the Santa Monica amusement park area and pedaled alongside the ocean. We always felt safe on the well-groomed trails and she knew how to lead us on the roads with traffic. I would have loved another hour or two, because we got off the bikes enough to keep from getting sore, and Barbara was such a delight to be with. This is one of the must do's when you get to Santa Monica. I don't like writing reviews in general, but since reading them was what convinced me to take this tour, I thought I would pass on the favor. Have fun you all. You won't regret this choice at all. (Thanks again, Barbara. The pictures you sent us were great!)