Top 4 Best Outdoor Skate Spots in Los Angeles

Whether you’re looking for scenic routes, smooth pavement, or a buzzing skate scene, here are a few top picks to roll into golden hour:

🌅 Marvin Braude Bike Trail (The Strand)

This 22-mile path runs along the coast from Torrance Beach to Will Rogers State Beach, offering ocean views and plenty of space to cruise. Perfect for long-distance skates or casual sunset rolls.

🌊 Venice Beach Boardwalk & Roller Dance Plaza

A legendary LA skate destination, the boardwalk offers a lively skate route that includes Muscle Beach and Santa Monica Pier. For those into dance skating, the Venice Roller Dance Plaza is a fun place to meet others in the community. There are group meetups on Sundays and Mondays.

🌿 Los Angeles River Bike Path

If you’re on the East side, this eight-mile stretch in Elysian Valley is a great option for a scenic, uninterrupted ride. The LA River is beautiful during the Spring, when greenery is in full bloom! Lots of cafes and fun shops to stop off at along the way, too.

🏒 Mar Vista Recreation Center 

This Westside spot is home to a roller hockey rink that opens to the public for free skate sessions. It’s a great option for practicing skills or joining a casual pickup skate with the community. Just make sure to check the Hockey League calendar for games and practices before rolling over.

Looking for more ways to roll? 

Check out weekly LA meetups with skate groups like:

Sweet Valley Rollers (Mondays), Vibe Ride (Tuesdays) The Night Skate (Tuesdays), LBC Night Skate (Wednesdays), Skate Hunnies (Thursdays), LA Skate & Blade Brigade (Thursdays), LA Friday Night Skate (Fridays), Shimmer Moon Night Skate (Fridays), Skate Oddity (Pop-Ups).