Hit the beach in futuristic-style as you cruise around Santa Monica and Venice Beach on an easy-to-use Segway. With a knowledgeable guide to lead you between each stop, learn about the this oceanfront community's creative past and visit iconic sites like Muscle Beach & Santa Monica Pier.

Join your guide and spend the first few minutes of your tour getting to know the controls of your Segway. With a snug helmet, make a few practice turns, starts, and stops as you lean around a controlled area on your new ride. When you feel up to the challenge, set out after your guide to explore Santa Monica and Venice Beach.

As you ride, find out how these seaside enclaves came to life in places like Pacific Park and the Santa Monica Pier. Snap pictures of the pier's famous Ferris wheel and watch families hop on thrilling coasters and try their luck at classic arcade games. Continue on through Venice Beach, where you can watch courageous skaters try out their latest tricks and check out the iron-pumping athletes at Muscle Beach.

Learn how Graffiti Park got its start and enjoy a stop to snap shots of their colorful work, keep an eye out for street performers that range from magicians to musicians, and feel free to ask your guide for tips on other places to check out before you return your quirky ride back at the starting point.