# The Bike Center Santa Monica > Bike shop offers well-maintained bikes including electric and dog-friendly options with affordable rentals and skilled mechanics. Atmosphere stays chill and friendly with a strong local vibe. Conveniently located near the beach with easy access to bike paths and parking. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/TheBikeCenterSantaMonica - Address: 1555 2nd St, Santa Monica, California, United States - Website: https://thebikecenter.com/santa-monica/ - Google rating: 4.7 (573 reviews) ## What it is good for - Affordable — 10/10 - Mechanic — 10/10 - Comfortable — 10/10 - Local Spot — 10/10 - Kid Friendly — 9.5/10 - Bike Rental — 9.4/10 - Beach — 8.9/10 ## What people say - "The mechanic was super thorough and detailed with my bike." - "They're so Kid Friendly, helping with bike suggestions and navigation." - "I found their prices to be affordable and honest." ## Good to know - There is free 90 minutes public parking available in the same building. - The rental bikes are affordable and in excellent condition. - Validated parking is available for customers with a rental receipt. - They carry electric bikes and dog-friendly bikes for rent. - The mechanics are highly skilled and can assist with repairs. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.