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The Best of Halloween in Los Angeles 2023!

Spooktacular Los Angeles Tours: The Best Things to Do in LA for Halloween 2023! When October rolls around, Los Angeles transforms from the city of angels to a haunt haven for ghouls, ghosts, and Halloween enthusiasts. While our Los Angeles tours can take you to the glamorous locations often seen in films, the city offers…

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October 3, 2023

New Group Tour in Los Angeles – Miracle Mile and the LA Farmer’s Market!

The Original Los Angeles Farmer’s Market & Miracle Mile Group Tour  Los Angeles is home to many hidden gems that offer a different kind of allure. Against the towering skyscrapers and bustling streets lies our newest group tour destination — the Los Angeles Farmer’s Market and Miracle Mile area. A Slice of History at the…

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September 19, 2023

5 Myths About LA

5 Myths About LA You’ll Un-Learn on our Los Angeles Tours! Photo by Nick Chung on Unsplash Oh Hollywood- shrouded with secrets, glamour, celebrities, and notorious legends. You’ll learn on our Los Angeles Tours that in a town full of actors and performers, and people with a penchant for performance, it can be hard to…

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May 21, 2022

5 Things You Never Knew About LA – Los Angeles Tours Blog

First time in LA? Welcome. You’re in excellent company, and automatically cooler for being out here. Hopefully, you’ll get discovered on this vacation, too. We’ve heard (and given you) the spiel before- Hollywood, Tinseltown, movie magic,  paparazzi, glitterati, lifestyles of the rich and famous, etc.- LA is chock full of folklore, rumors, celebrity secrets, and…

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May 5, 2022

LA Tours – Summer 2022

We <3 LA, and hope you do, too. Take Our LA Tours This Summer! March is our favorite time of years. Luck is in the air, the world is opening up again, and summer is just around the corner! At Bikes and Hikes LA, we are so hyped to tell you all about our slate…

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March 18, 2022

The Hollywood Sign Tour – Our Best. Tour. Ever.

 May We Proudly Introduce…OUR BEST TOUR EVER Meet The Hollywood Sign Tour. We think you’ll love it. Peace out, 2021. Hello 2022…and Hello, Hollywood Sign Tour! Let us be the first to wish you a VERY happy 2022. We’re entering a new era, one filled with being okay with embracing the unknown and rolling with…

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January 13, 2022

Halloween Weekend in Los Angeles

Hollywood Haunts – Halloween in LA! What was that?! Did you hear the spoooooky sounds of Halloween weekend afoot? It’s the most frightful time of the year, and Bikes and Hikes LA is ready to rock your world. Los Angeles is filled with spooky haunts, fictional and factual, and there’s no better way to give…

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October 25, 2021

Long Weekend in Los Angeles – Fall Edition

Long Weekend in Los Angeles – Fall Edition Photo by Jack Prichett on Unsplash Contrary to popular belief, it’s no longer May 7th. I don’t know WHERE the summer went, but all of a sudden it’s September. It’s pretty much going to be 2022 before we know it. We made it through the summer, we…

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September 13, 2021

Back to School! School Groups and Tours for Kids

Back to School: Tours for Students and School Groups! Los Angeles may not be synonymous with fall foliage, pumpkins, or sweater weather (unless, of course, you’re referring to sweating it out in the summer time//all year round,) and the reason why is the exact reason you should take a trip to LA in September/this autumn:…

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August 11, 2021

Things to Do in LA for Labor Day

Things to Do in LA : Labor Day 2021 Close your eyes. Breathe in. Inhale the rustling summer breeze, the chirps of the cicadas, exhale glorious summer memories, afternoons at the beach, picnics, and firefly glow. Let it all out- summer’s coming to a close. WHAT, you ask in a panic. Wasn’t I JUST reading…

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August 5, 2021

Things to Do in LA : End of Summer Edition!

Things to Do in LA before the Summer Ends! Hello and happy August to you! As the summer winds down, and back to school season is upon us-sorry, but WHERE did the summer go? Or the rest of the school year? Honestly, it still feels like March to me.  Let’s start again: it’s almost back…

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July 31, 2021

Things to Do in LA this August

Things to Do in LA this Summer: August Edition Things to Do in LA this August As the summer winds down, we- record scratch- freeze frame- what?! Winds down? We’re halfway through the summer, and August is *just around the corner.* We’re partial to August over here at Bikes and Hikes LA; this author, in…

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July 22, 2021

Our Favorite Hikes in LA

Our Favorite Hikes in Los Angeles   Check out the Top 5 Best Hikes in LA! The dog days of shot girl summer are here, and we are having a busy, bustling time over at Bikes and Hikes LA! Since the launch of our brand new Hollywood Sign EXPRESS Hike, we’ve been busy bees! Now…

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July 9, 2021

The *OFFICIAL HOLLYWOOD SIGN EXPRESS HIKE* – MEET OUR BRAND NEW TOUR!

PRESENTING OUR NEWEST TOUR: The Official Hollywood Sign EXPRESS HIKE! ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS IN HALF THE TIME!   It’s a new year, and a new us. We survived the pandemic. We continue to operate safe, fun, family-friendly tours for visitors, and now that the state is fully reopened, we’d like to be the first to…

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June 17, 2021

Things to Do in LA: Family Friendly Tours in Los Angeles

Things to Do in LA : The Family Friendly Tour Blog Things to Do With Your Family This Summer! Summer’s here and we’re ready to celebrate! It’s officially time to start booking summer travel plans with your family and celebrate the total reopening of California. As of June 15th, there are *no* restrictions in California….

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May 27, 2021

Celebrate the 4th of July in LA!

Baby, You’re a Firework Celebrate the 4th of July with Bikes and Hikes LA! Happy Summer 2021! We’re back, we’re vaxxed, and we’re fully relaxed. We are so happy that LA and California have completely reopened, and Bikes and Hikes LA are offering all of our outdoor LA tours with our completely vaccinated staff.  After…

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May 13, 2021

LA’s FIRST FULLY VACCINATED OUTDOOR TOUR COMPANY!

IT’S OFFICIAL: CALIFORNIA IS THE SAFEST STATE IN THE COUNTRY! Plan your Safe, Family Friendly Summer Tour at BIKES AND HIKES LA, the first fully vaccinated tour company in LA. MEET SOME OF OUR FULLY VACCINATED TOUR GUIDES!   DANNY JASON SARAH HARRIS ELIZABETH ERIK MATT KRIS ANTE   California currently has the lowest number of COVID cases in the nation, and with our beautiful blue skies, perfect weather, and huge range of things to do in LA this summer, we’re ready to celebrate with you this summer on any of our outdoor LA activities! Bikes and Hikes LA boasts a FULLY VACCINATED STAFF, and our biking and hiking guides are the best in the gang. They’ve weathered the pandemic, they’ve hiked, they’ve biked, and they’re ready to show you LA! We are the first fully vaccinated staff of tour…

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April 28, 2021

The *OFFICIAL HOLLYWOOD SIGN HIKE* – 5 Reasons Why Our Hollywood Sign Hike Tour is the Best in LA!

The Official Hollywood Sign Hike 5 Reasons Why Bikes and Hikes LA has the Best Hollywood Sign Hike! Happy 2021! It’s been good news and good vibes over here in LA, with the promise of a fun, healthy, and happy summer ahead. The CDC announced you can travel again. Where are you going to go…

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April 16, 2021

5 Best Ways to Spend Your Spring Break in LA

5 Ways to Spend Spring Break 2021 in LA  A Bikes and Hikes LA Original!   It’s a very exciting time – we have a glimmer of hope that these unprecedented times are slowly winding down. The weather’s heating up, our friends are getting vaccinated, and summer is just around the corner. Travel is finally…

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April 1, 2021

5 Songs About LA, Explained

5 Songs About Los Angeles – Explained A Bikes and Hikes LA Original! Sure, LA is a movie town (Hollywood and all that,) but it’s also a major music market, with countless musicians, singers, songwriters, and performers calling LA their stomping ground. In addition to serving as the backdrop for many pop culture juggernauts and jam sessions, LA has served as a huge inspiration and major character in many of our favorite musical hits over the years. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at 5 of our favorite songs ABOUT Los Angeles, and as a bonus, we’ll let you know which of our LA tours to take to experience the Los Angeles locations up close and personal. (Bonus points if you sing along.) 1. All I Wanna Do Sheryl Crow (1993) No song in the world so brazenly…

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November 5, 2020

The Top 5 Secrets You Didn’t Know About Beverly Hills

The Top 5 Secrets You Never Knew About Beverly Hills A Bikes and Hikes LA Original! “Beverly Hills…that’s where I want to be!!!” Need we say anything more? You’ve seen it in the movies, you’ve heard about it in pop songs, and you’ve definitely seen it in many a TMZ paparazzi shot. Take a stroll…

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October 22, 2020

The Top 5 Secrets You Didn’t Know About the Hollywood Sign

The Top 5 Secrets You Never Knew About the Hollywood Sign! A Bikes and Hikes LA Original! It’s no secret that we LOVE the Hollywood Sign at Bikes and Hikes LA. But speaking of secrets…here are 5 things you never knew about the Hollywood Sign! Top 5 Secrets You Never Knew About the Hollywood Sign

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October 16, 2020

The Best LA Staycation Ideas in Los Angeles for Couples? A Private LA Bike Tour!

The Best Staycation Ideas in Los Angeles for Couples? A Private Bike Tour or VIP Hike Tour with Bikes and Hikes LA! c. Bikes and Hikes LA A guide from bikes and hikes Los Angeles tours Live Like a Local: Discover Our Top Ideas for a 2020 Los Angeles Staycation! There’s never been…

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September 9, 2020

Social Distancing Hacks- Top 5 Places to Walk in LA if You Miss Hiking Part II

SEE LA THE HEALTHY WAY: 5 MORE PLACES TO WALK IN LA IF YOU MISS HIKING UPDATED ON 18 APRIL 2020 Hey everyone– hope you all had a great week, filled with comfort food, quality tv, of course, social distancing. Most importantly, hope that some of you were able to step outside and take a…

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April 18, 2020

Social Distancing Hacks- Top 5 Best Places to Walk in LA if You Miss Hiking

SEE LA THE HEALTHY WAY TOP 5 PLACES TO WALK IN LA IF YOU MISS HIKING UPDATED ON 10 APRIL 2020 How are you doing? It’s been a while. Hopefully you and your loved ones are safe and healthy, and practicing social distancing in a way that’s positive, productive, and protective. It’s a weird time!…

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April 10, 2020

See LA the Healthy Way – 5 Ways Bikes and Hikes LA Fights Back Against Coronavirus

SEE LA THE HEALTHY WAY: TOP 5 CORONAVIRUS TRAVEL TIPS BIKES AND HIKES LA EDITION UPDATED ON 06 APRIL 2020 1. MAKE YOUR VACATION A STAYCATION – TAKE A LOCAL LA TOUR! Did your conference get cancelled? Flights postponed infinitely? Dream vacation put on hold till further notice! We’re sorry to hear that; but psyched…

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March 4, 2020

The Best Places to Spot Celebs During Oscars Week!

Written by: Elizabeth Conway https://www.instagram.com/p/B4ndFejBKiP/   https://www.instagram.com/p/B4VS04whHUR/ It’s officially Oscars week in LA! As we consult with our glam squad before the big ceremony over here at Bikes and Hikes LA, we know you’re dying to know where to find the best places to spot celebrities in LA before the Oscars. Even if you don’t…

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February 2, 2020

Spring Breakers- The Best Things to Do in LA for Spring Break 2020

Written by: Elizabeth Conway https://www.instagram.com/p/B4qGr80BEha/ Hello and happy 2020 from all of us at Bikes and Hikes LA! It’s hard to believe that despite the holidays being finished, we’re already gearing up for another one of our favorite times of year- Spring Break! It’s no surprise that LA is one of the best places to…

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January 14, 2020

Skip the LA Bus Tour – 8 Reasons to Take an Outdoor LA Tour!

While the summer is over, fall is here and that means the holidays are just around the corner.  There’s no better way to to spend the holidays than to snuggle up with your loved ones on a crowded bus tour….amidst the LA traffic…said no one ever!   Are you interested in taking a tour of Los…

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October 21, 2019

A Whale of a Time – Best Whale Watching Tours at Bikes and Hikes LA

Written by: Elizabeth Conway January may conjure images of snowstorms and hot chocolate in colder parts of the world, but here in Los Angeles, January means sun, surf, and…whale watching?! That’s right! Between the months of November and May, nearly 20,000 grey whales swim a 10,000 mile round trip between the Bering Strait in Alaska…

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April 6, 2019

Top 5 Private LA Sightseeing Tours

Los Angeles is chock full of tours—on tour buses, walking through backlots of Hollywood studios, even experiencing in LA in a totally different way and getting exercise at the same time on a bike tour BikesandHikesla.com. And for those who want a more little more personal, less regimented more customized adventure—a Private LA Sightseeing Tour…

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September 29, 2016

Another Take on Eco-friendliness!

  Everybody knows that conscious living means feeding your body, mind and soul with all the right stuff. Sounds fairly simple, but quite often it isn’t. If you need some guidance through your daily struggles of finding time to exercise and getting eco-friendly recipes to put a healthy dinner on the table, you should follow Gianna Ciaramello. Originally from New Jersey, this Los Angeles-based yogi was raised 100% Italian, which obviously means she grew up cooking and started helping her mom in the kitchen when she was just four years old. Food is her passion and that clearly shows in her colorful photos. By now, she has changed her diet to be completely plant-based, as it is the eco-friendliest and most sustainable way to eat. If you think that vegan food is bland and boring you should check out her Instagram…

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July 3, 2016