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Fun Things to Do With Kids in LA! Looking for fun things to do with your family and little ones in Los Angeles? You’ve come to the right place. Fortunately for you, this sprawling urban metropolis is packed with hundreds of kid-friendly activities that are fun for the whole family! In LA, whether you feel…

When it comes to the age-old debate of Los Angeles vs. New York, passions run high on both sides. As a native New Yorker turned Angeleno, I feel I have a unique perspective on this very topic. Each city has its own unique charm (If you enjoy the smell of hot garbage in the summer,…

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…

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…

10 Ways to Spend Labor Day in LA: Unforgettable Adventures at Summer’s End with Bikes and Hikes LA  Introduction How is it already August? Just as swiftly as the summer started, it’s starting to wind down. What are YOUR end of summer plans? Are you planning a memorable Labor Day weekend in Los Angeles? Look…

In Your Movie Star Era: Before Seeing Taylor Swift on HER Tour, Take OUR LA Tours Introduction Welcome to Bikes and Hikes LA, your go-to destination for sustainable, up close, and personal tours of Los Angeles! If you are a Swiftie in town for the Eras tour this month, we have the perfect Los Angeles…

As the iconic Hollywood Sign reaches its historic centennial, there’s no better time to embark on an unforgettable journey through the glitz and glamour of Tinseltown. Since its creation in 1923, the Hollywood Sign has stood as an emblem of the entertainment industry and a must-see landmark for visitors worldwide. Now, as we celebrate its…

Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey through the glitz and glamour of Hollywood? Look no further than Bikes and Hikes LA, your premier destination for captivating Hollywood tours. With our exceptional expertise and passion for showcasing the best of Tinseltown, we guarantee an unforgettable experience. Here are 4 Los Angeles tours that…

100 Years of Hollywood Magic: Celebrating the Iconic Hollywood Sign’s Centennial with Bikes and Hikes LA!

How to Get Around Los Angeles – Find Out Here! “How to get around Los Angeles” – reader, that is a question I’ve been asking myself for the past half decade, as I navigate this sprawling West Coast metropolis and make it my home. Whether you’re a first time visitor or you’ve been trying to…

December is the Friday of the calendar year; filled with anticipation, excitement, stress, and plans! Somehow or other, we’ve made it (nearly) to the end of 2022, and all of a sudden, the holidays are just around the corner. With the requisite Mariah Carey, Starbucks drinks, and office parties, the holidays bring a flurry of…

Forget awkward icebreakers and trust falls. For your next group team building excursion, you need to check out our epic Group Sand Castle Building Lesson. Constantly rated the #1 team building activity in all of Southern California, this unique, fun, and unforgettable group team building activity is a bucket-list, must-do for your next corporate retreat…

Book this Elite Beverly Hills Tour – Here’s Why When you hear the phrase “Beverly Hills” – what comes to mind? Is it massive glamorous mansions and endless infinity pools? Is it sweeping palm trees and streets lined with beautiful people and literal dollar bills? Is it celebrities ducking in and out of paparazzi-laden restaurants?…

You Need to Book this Hollywood Tour – Here’s Why Photo by Steven Pahel on Unsplash “Hollywood” is a word loaded with connotations, expectations, and manifestations- as well as a lot of  confusion, excitement, dreams, heartbreak, and hope. It’s a catchall term for the entire entertainment industry- as if this invisible force named “Hollywood” is…

CicLAvia 2022 – What You Need to Know! Part 2- Check out our OG CicLAvia blog on our Bike Shop LA site! We’re so excited to celebrate summer and CicLAvia with you this year! The second CicLAvia event of the summer is coming up, and we can’t wait to see you there! Check out our…

Book Los Angeles Tours Now! The headlines approaching the holiday weekend and the rest of Summer 2022 are nuts. Canceled flights left and right. Travelers being stranded at airports for hours or days on end. Passengers have to re-book their ENTIRE vacation, and airlines have announced thousands of flight delays and straight up cutting flights…

Book Los Angeles Tours Now! Happy Summer! We’re six months into the year, and it’s sunny and bright in Southern California. Luckily for us, it’s going to stay that way for a while…like, literally the entire rest of the year. Feeling jealous? Good- it’s working:) We’re here to convince you to come visit Los Angeles…

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…

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…

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…

WORK OUTDOORS: Join our FUN growing team of Los Angeles Tour Guides! Bikes and Hikes LA, LA’s Premiere Biking and Hiking Eco-Tourism Experience company is looking for ENTHUSIASTIC, funny, professional Cast Members to join our ever-growing team or rock star TOUR GUIDES. Put your incredible people skills to work while exercising for an exceptional salary!…

 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…

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…

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…

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:…

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…

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…

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…

Our Favorite Hikes in Los Angeles

PRESENTING OUR NEWEST TOUR: The Official Hollywood Sign EXPRESS HIKE! ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS IN HALF THE TIME!

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…

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…

Written by: Elizabeth Conway https://www.instagram.com/p/B5EDSu4hk7q/ Happy Holidays from Bikes and Hikes LA! It’s our favorite time of year, and getting into the holiday spirit in LA is one of our favorite ways to stay merry and bright in the city of stars. Are you stumped (as this writer is,) as to what to get your…

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…

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…

Written by: Elizabeth Conway When searching for “group activities in Los Angeles,” the results rolling in can be a little overwhelming. Fortunately for you, Bikes and Hikes LA has you covered when it comes to the top Los Angeles group tours. Below is a sampling of some of our favorite recommendations for team building activities…

Calling all Active, Jewish Singles in Los Angeles! Tired of swiping left and right? Looking to chat and maybe meet your perfect match while getting a good workout? Ditch the dating apps and hike the Hollywood sign with us on February 10th, 2019 on our inaugural Active Jewish Singles Hollywood Hills Hike! This breathtaking hike will take you through the heart of the Hollywood Hills. You’ll enjoy jaw-dropping views of Los Angeles from the top of Mount Hollywood, discover famous film locations/Los Angeles Attractions while burning calories, and mingle with local Jewish singles, just in time for Valentine’s Day! Finally, it wouldn’t be a Los Angeles group outing without a glimpse of that show-stopping sign! You know the one. Leave dating sites and the world of online dating behind for an afternoon, and hike with us on a spectacular 2.5…

Bikes and hikes are how we made our name, but we also offer a complete lineup of other exciting Los Angeles activities. As our name suggests, group biking tours and incredible hiking adventures are the main focus of our business. While these options offer lots of engaging and active ways to experience the city, we…

Find out why our Hollywood Sign hike is TripAdvisor’s top-rated outdoor activity in Los Angeles. Los Angeles is famous for its glamorous neighborhoods and hip celebrity hotspots, but one definitive aspect of the city that often gets overlooked is the amazing hiking it offers. At Bikes and Hikes LA, our eco tours take full advantage…

The Best Tours of Los Angeles Whether it’s your first time in LA or you have been living here for decades, there’s always something new to find out in the city of Angels. To help you explore those places, our best tours of LA at Bikes and Hikes LA will help you do so. We…

Los Angeles Bike Tours There are many different things that you can do when you travel to Los Angeles. Whether you are in town just for a day or two or are taking an extended vacation to the city, you certainly want to take advantage of any free time you have so that you can see our great city and take in the sights. While many people may think of a handful of places they would like to see, perhaps you are looking for something more comprehensive, fun and adventurous. Here at Bikes and Hikes LA, we have just the idea for you. You can take one of our fabulous Los Angeles bike tours to make the most of your day out and about in the city. We Have Everything You Need When you arrange for one of the tours…

The City of Angels, Tinseltown, City of Stars, HOLLYWOOD, BABY! Welcome to Los Angeles– or, as we say over here, keep it casual with an “LA.” LA is a magical place. Movies, stars, and dreams are made here (allegedly,) and we feel very lucky to call it home. As the second largest city in the…

You’ve just booked your next well-deserved family vacation — you’re going to the city of glitz and glamor and a paradise of good weather: LA! Everyone in the family is excited, from your twelve-year-old son to your seventeen year-old daughter, and even your hardworking husband is ready for some time off. You, however, know you’re…

Imagine this: you’re in Los Angeles, starting the first day of your long awaited (and much needed), family vacation. You arrived with your family the previous night however, and while you all tried to get some sleep, this morning you’re still feeling kind of jet-lagged. You don’t want to miss out on anything though. So…

You’ve probably been on a few great vacations in your life. Maybe you went to the Rocky Mountains for a great winter get away and skied some unforgettable slopes. Maybe you took a trip to NYC to see the Big Apple in person and ended up seeing the iconic view from the top of the…

Hands down the best thing to do in Los Angeles is taking one of our bike tours of Los Angeles. We are the #1 Outdoor Activity company on Trip Advisor. Please take the time to check out our page to see what our clients are saying about our bike tours of Los Angeles. Sightseeing in…

The best way to experience our beautiful city is to park the car and get moving, but where to start? Our company, Bikes and Hikes Los Angeles, has multiple tours that will show you Los Angeles up close and personal, on a bike or hiking. You’ll go to the beach, bike passed multiple movie stars’…

Los Angeles is known for being spread out which can be a challenge for the tourist. But head west—as far as you can go—to Santa Monica— and you’ll have a completely different experience. Away from the sprawling inland cities, you’ll feel the cool ocean breeze, hear the waves crashing on the beach with the golden…

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…

LA is filled with unlimited great adventures, so we’ve narrowed it down to the top 10 hotpots recommended by top LOCAL Los Angeles tour guides who know it best. Los Angeles is as a traveler’s wildest fantasy come true. It’s the epi-center of entertainment, a shopper’s paradise, starlets, gorgeous people, the best climate for hiking…

Hollywood is probably the most known neighborhood in Los Angeles and no visit to LA would be complete without a thorough Hollywood Bike Tour. Hollywood is known as the center of the American movie industry and brings along lots of history, spots to see and many more stories worth hearing. Hear and see all about…

When you visit a new city, you want to make the most out of it. Experience every aspect of the new surroundings. But how can you do that in a place you have never been before? Usually without knowing anybody in the neighborhood? Sometimes the standard methods aren’t enough, and we advise maybe taking a hike, or using a…

We all know the standard team building drill: stand in a circle, one person in the middle, who closes her eyes and then just flops over, hoping that her colleagues will catch her. Ugh! Besides elbowing my professor in the face I also nearly threw up when one of my future university mates accidentally sucker…

Los Angeles tends to be known as a very expensive city, which might put a big dent into the holiday savings. If you know the right spots and times however it can be very easy to have a fun day in Los Angeles on a small budget. Listen closely; we will share some insider information…

Have you ever  wondered what it would be like to live like movie stars like Brad Pit or Tom Cruise? Now is your chance to dive into the world of the rich and famous and get an insight into their glamorous lives. Ride your bike through the iconic neighborhood 9-0-2-1-0 and explore one of the prettiest…

Los Angeles is one of the most exciting cities in the world and probably high on everyone’s bucket list. LA has a wide variety of incredible beaches, popular sights and not to mention a unique charisma, style and flair. Finding something to do in a city as exciting as Los Angeles is not that hard. Most of the attraction and/or sights are well known and a lot of people have dreamed of seeing them in real life, take the Hollywood Sign for example. However, finding an accommodation in an unfamiliar city might be more challenging. Los Angeles offers many beautiful areas, which are, at the same time, close to many attractions.  Highly recommended is the Chamberlain right in the heart of West Hollywood. The Chamberlain offers a sophisticated design and a rooftop with heated pool and striking city views. It’s close…

Always wanted to see Hollywood? All the spots where movies were filmed, where they were produced and all other famous hotspots? Then you MUST do one of our La Tours – Hollywood Bike Adventure. Our Hollywood Bike Adventure is a 12-mile tour and it takes you throughout all of Hollywood. You will see it all,…

There are many bus tour companies offering great tours through Los Angeles but they cannot give you what Bikes and Hikes LA offers. We offer tours where you can really experience Los Angeles and not just drive past it. You get to see the sights close up, be outdoors, active, and you will really experience…

Besides Biking, hiking, ocean & Museum activities, Bikes and Hikes LA also offers Rise & Shine Activities for private group tours in Los Angeles. Within the years we have enlarged our activities to offer high quality tours and activities for every taste in Los Angeles. Read to find out about all our Rise & Shine Activities…

Dieser Blog ist etwas anders, als die letzten, die Sie von uns kennen. Da Sie jetzt unsere täglichen Touren genauer kennengelernt haben, möchten wir Ihnen in diesem Blog 5 Aktivitäten vorstellen, die man in Los Angeles machen sollte. Falls Sie in nächster Zeit einen Urlaub in Los Angeles gebucht haben oder schon hier sind, wird…

If you believe that Bikes and Hikes LA is only limited to sporting activities, you are wrong. The variety Bikes and Hikes LA has to offer is incredible. Don’t let the name of the company confuse you! Besides biking, hiking, ocean & beach activities we also offer Museum Tours to private groups. Continue reading to…

California is best experienced at its Southern Californian beaches. Whether it be Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Malibu or else. There is nothing that can beat an unforgettable day at the beach. Sail along LA’s coat, ride the waves on a surfboard or discover the open ocean by kayak. Name any ocean activity and we will…

Discover New Private Group Tours with Bikes and Hikes LA! Bikes and Hikes LA introduces new private group tours with the launch of the new website! Not only did Bikes and Hikes LA develop a lot but so did the biking activities offered. Read on to find out about the biking activities for private group tours…

Los Angeles Private Group Tour Everything is Possible With Bikes and Hikes LA! Believe it or not, last week Bikes and Hikes LA took the challenge to host 430 guests on a beach bike tour along California’s most beautiful beaches. Bikes and Hikes LA is famous for its daily biking and hiking tours with about 8-10 guests. Don’t think we can only do small tours. The success of the 430 person bike tour shows the variety and capabilities of Bikes and Hikes LA. Read on to get more information on last week’s beach bike tour for a private group from Spain. 400 + People Bike Tour Los Angeles Bikes and Hikes LA executed the largest touristic bike tour in the history of Los Angeles. 430 guests from Spain took a break from their conference at the Loews Hotel in Hollywood…

Believe it or not, but Los Angeles is a true hiking paradise. Several hiking trails will lead you to an amazing view over the city, the Hollywood Hills, Santa Monica Hills or the beautiful ocean. Locals love their hiking trails to enjoy a nice workout in the morning or during sunset. Especially popular is Runyon…

We all know biking is healthy. It keeps you active and it is a great exercise if you want to loose some weight, or if you just like to keep fit. However, biking is not only good for your physical health! We’ve known for a while that exercising and mental health can affect each other,…

Los Angeles Bike Rental – The perfect day on a bike Renting a bike while on vacation in Los Angeles can get a bit overwhelming in a huge city like LA. But I can tell you, renting a bike in Los Angeles will definitely be worth it and you will have a great time! Questions such as…

Are you coming to visit Los Angeles soon and are you still debating on which kinds of activities you want to do? Look no further! Whether you are on your own or looking for group activities, Bikes and Hikes LA offer everything that you want to do when visiting the City of Angels, even if you don’t…

Bike Rental Los Angeles – the perfect way to get around Los Angeles The traffic in Los Angeles can really get annoying especially when on vacation. The last thing you want is spending hours in the car to get from point A to point B. Have you ever considered renting a bike in Los…

Bikes and Hikes LA does not only offer daily biking and hiking tours, but also organizes group activities and events in Los Angeles for big groups. In the following some benefits on why biking or hiking tours are ideal for different kind of groups such as corporate groups or your next event are outlined. Bikes and Hikes LA offers…

Although you may not think so, Los Angeles really is the perfect city to explore by bicycle! So don’t get persuaded by all the bus tours offers out there and choose to experience this amazing city by bike! If you’re not sure if this is something you want to do, then please read below and…