Biking on The San Francisco Peninsula

The Peninsula's mild climate and diverse terrain make it one of the best places in the Bay Area to explore on two wheels.

The San Francisco Peninsula offers a unique opportunity for locals and visitors to explore the outdoors in many ways. Bike enthusiasts, visiting San Mateo County, will find this to be true! With numerous biking trails in San Mateo County, you will be able to live the true Peninsula experience.

Along the bayfront, the San Francisco Bay Trail offers scenic riding through a connected network of bayside paths, and hotel guests staying in Burlingame and Millbrae can access it directly through an app-based e-bike program offered in partnership with Unlimited Biking at five nearby hotels: the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront, Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront, DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport, and The Westin San Francisco Airport. You can also view the Bay Trail map to start planning your route.

On the coast, Half Moon Bay Kayak offers beach bike rentals for riders looking to take on the Coastside Trail, a scenic path with Pacific Ocean views, access to several beaches, and excellent birdwatching along the way. The trail also passes near Pillar Point, where the world-famous Mavericks surf break is visible from the path. For groups and corporate outings, EcoBike Adventures runs fully guided electric bike tours along the Bay Trail connecting Burlingame through Palo Alto, with a mobile program available for campus events or on-location departures throughout the Peninsula.

Top Biking Trails on The San Francisco Peninsula

San Francisco Bay Trail

The Bay Trail offers scenic recreation for hikers, joggers, bicyclists, skaters, and wheelchair riders as well as access to marinas, fishing piers, and natural and cultural locations in our destination.