1555 2nd Street, Suite A
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 576-0934
Bike Center Santa Monica—operated by The Bike Center LLC—is a community-focused business dedicated to making bicycling an easy, enjoyable, and sustainable way to get around. With a mission rooted in improving personal health, uplifting the human spirit, and protecting the planet, the Bike Center has become a go-to destination for both locals and visitors.
Staffed by knowledgeable bike enthusiasts who rely on bicycles as their primary mode of transportation, the Bike Center offers high-quality bike rentals, expert repairs, bicycle and accessory sales, and engaging guided biking tours. Their hands-on expertise ensures customers receive trusted guidance and exceptional service.
The team prioritizes non-toxic and eco-friendly practices, including using a natural cleaning solution of water, white vinegar, and essential oils for helmet sanitation in place of conventional disinfectants. Green Seal–certified cleaning products, sustainable office supplies, and retail bike gear made from recycled materials are also standard practice. To prevent toxic materials from ending up in local landfills, Bike Center Santa Monica responsibly recycles bike tubes and lithium batteries - in addition to items accepted in the blue bin.
The Bike Center actively supports its employees in choosing low-carbon transportation by paying staff $3 per day to bike to work or combine biking with public transit—adding up to nearly $700 per year for full-time employees. Free bike maintenance, discounted parts, and bike-powered local errands further reduce emissions, with approximately 90% of staff participating. To further reduce the carbon footprint, staff uses bikes (electric or pedal) to run local errands.
