Laguna Beach isn’t just about art galleries, tidepools, and sunsets that make your phone storage cry “Uncle.” It’s also one of the best places in SoCal to hop on an e-bike and let the ocean breeze do its thing. Whether you’re a local or just cruising down for the weekend, here are our favorite e-bike routes that mix scenery, good vibes, and just enough hill climbing to remind you why you bought an e-bike in the first place.

1. Pacific Coast Highway: The Classic Cruise

If Laguna had a red carpet, it’d be Pacific Coast Highway. This stretch is your “Hollywood Boulevard” for bikes — wide ocean views, salty air, and plenty of places to stop for a smoothie or fish taco. Keep it casual, wave at fellow riders, and remember: the view is the whole point.

Pro tip: Park near Main Beach, ride south toward Dana Point, and stop at Aliso Beach for that quintessential SoCal “ride + sand + snack” trifecta.

2. Heisler Park Loop: Art Meets Ocean

This one is short, sweet, and ridiculously scenic. Roll through Heisler Park’s winding paths, with sculptures on one side and the Pacific flexing on the other. It’s like an outdoor gallery that just happens to double as a cardio excuse.

Pro tip: Perfect at golden hour. Bring a friend, grab coffee after at Zinc Café, and call it “self-care.”

3. Top of the World Trail Access: The (Mildly) Epic Ride

Feeling adventurous? Ride your e-bike up to Alta Laguna Park, a.k.a. “Top of the World.” Yes, the name is cocky, but the views actually deliver. From here you can hop onto mellow fire roads that connect with wider trails. Your legs will thank you for the pedal assist.

Pro tip: Check your battery before you start. Nothing humbles faster than coasting downhill while silently praying you make it back up.

4. Crystal Cove State Park: Where Wild Meets Wow

Just north of Laguna, Crystal Cove is a dreamscape of coastal bluffs, wide paths, and beach cottages straight out of a 1950s postcard. The paved backcountry trails are e-bike-friendly and give you that “in nature but not lost” vibe.

Pro tip: Hit the Shake Shack (yes, that’s really its name) on the cliffs for a milkshake pit stop. You’ve earned it.

5. Neighborhood Cruising: Hidden Gems on Two Wheels

Laguna’s neighborhoods are half the fun — winding streets, funky architecture, bougainvillea explosions everywhere. Take a detour through the side streets above Thalia Street Beach and you’ll find photo ops around every corner.

Pro tip: Respect the locals. Nobody loves an e-bike more than us, but nobody loves a rider blasting down a quiet street at 28 mph. Keep it chill, keep it fun.

Final Spin

Laguna Beach is built for e-bikes — sun-drenched roads, rolling hills that pedal assist eats for breakfast, and a coastline that begs for cruising. Whether you’re in it for the workout, the views, or just the excuse to grab tacos mid-ride, Laguna’s got a route with your name on it.

So charge up, slap on some sunscreen, and let the Pacific be your playlist.