5 Scenic Coastal Cycling Routes in Atlantic City

Explore Atlantic City by Bike

Atlantic City and the surrounding Jersey Shore communities offer some of the most scenic coastal cycling on the East Coast. From the iconic boardwalk to quiet beach town roads, there's a route for every type of rider. Here are five of our favorite scenic cycling routes in the Atlantic City area.

1. The Full Boardwalk Experience

Distance: 6+ miles one way
Difficulty: Easy
Surface: Wooden boardwalk

Start at the Atlantic City Inlet and ride south along the boardwalk through Atlantic City, Ventnor, and into Margate. This is the classic Jersey Shore cycling experience with continuous ocean views the entire way. Turn around at any point or continue to Longport for the full Absecon Island experience.

2. Atlantic Avenue Downbeach Loop

Distance: 10 miles loop
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Surface: Paved road with bike lanes

Ride south on Atlantic Avenue through Ventnor and Margate, then return via the boardwalk for a varied loop. Atlantic Avenue offers smooth pavement and bike lanes, while the boardwalk return gives you ocean views. This is a favorite among local road cyclists.

3. Brigantine Beach Path

Distance: 6 miles round trip
Difficulty: Easy
Surface: Mixed paved and path

Head north over the Brigantine bridge and ride along the Brigantine Beach path. This quieter route offers dunes, ocean views, and a more relaxed shore-town atmosphere away from the Atlantic City crowds. Great for a peaceful weekend ride.

4. Gardner's Basin to Steel Pier

Distance: 4 miles round trip
Difficulty: Easy
Surface: Boardwalk and paved path

Start at Gardner's Basin — a scenic waterfront park with marina views — and ride south along the boardwalk to Steel Pier. This shorter route packs in the best of Atlantic City's landmarks and is perfect for sightseeing and photography.

5. Longport Sunset Ride

Distance: 8 miles round trip from AC
Difficulty: Easy
Surface: Boardwalk and paved road

Ride the full length of Absecon Island to the southern tip of Longport for a spectacular sunset view. The quiet residential streets and ocean views make this a magical evening ride, especially in the off-season when the crowds are gone.

Plan Your Ride

Use our AI-powered route planner to customize any of these routes based on your starting location, desired distance, and riding style. And don't forget to check our bike shop guide for rental options if you need a bike.