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Written by: Elizabeth Conway Happy summer, from all of us at Bikes and Hikes LA! The City of Stars is heating up, and we’re so excited to see you out and about on our summer outdoor LA adventures. It’s summertime in the city, and a quick Google search of events coming up this weekend can prove to be overwhelming. Spending a weekend in the largest sprawling metropolis in the country leaves open the option for countless fun events, opportunities, and hot happenings. Part of what makes Bikes and Hikes LA the top outdoor activity company in all of LA is our secret recipe for success- our passion for all things LA. All of our tour guides and staff boast extensive knowledge of fun things to do and see in LA, so here are our top picks for you to kick…

New Influencer Policy – Bikes and Hikes LA Written by: Elizabeth Conway Calling all Influencers! Do you have an impressive social media following? Do your Instagram follower numbers rival that of Kylie Jenner and Ariana Grande? Are you looking to build your #brand this summer? Have we got news for you! Bikes and Hikes LA is proud to unroll our latest policies and incentives for influencers looking to join us on our plethora of outdoor celebrity tours! Effective immediately, any #influencer who asks Bikes and Hikes LA for a complimentary tour in exchange for a #mention will be showered with our latest Influencer benefit package, which includes all sorts of complimentary highlights (see below,) and the privileged *honor* of paying our *elite* *platinum* level Influencer Package rate — triple the cost of a regular tour price! We’re so honored that…

  Written by: Elizabeth Conway Summer is HERE, and the heat is about to be on in Los Angeles. School’s out, and if you’re kicking off the summer with a holiday weekend out west, consider some outdoor, active activities before you hit the BBQ circuit. Get out of your car and into the fresh air- here are the best 3 ways to spend your 4th of July in LA!   View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bikes and Hikes LA Tours (@bikesandhikesla)   Take a Hike. [In the kindest possible way.] Start your 4th of July with an early morning Hollywood Hills Hike through Hollywood’s most popular, celebrity-studded canyon. You’ll watch the sun rise before the fireworks on a rigorous fitness adventure through Runyon Canyon, one of the top places to hike in Hollywood. Keep your eyes…

Written by: Elizabeth Conway That time between December 26th and December 30th is always an awkward, magical hang time where we lose track of the time, the hours pass slowly, and we often forget what day of the week it is. It’s a great time for family, friends, and making New Year’s Resolutions. What better…

Whether it’s your first time in Los Angeles, your tenth, or you’re a native Angeleno to the core, we welcome you with open arms to our beautiful city. While we love getting guests out of their cars and into the sunshine on our exciting, original Los Angeles Tours to experience the breathtaking natural beauty…

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…

Written by: Elizabeth Conway It’s time to report to set! Today, this enthusiastic hiking guide is taking you inside the many filming locations in Griffith Park. Not gonna lie, here at Bikes and Hikes LA, we LOVE Griffith Park, and all of its hiking trails, beautiful views, and of course, that sign. Did you know,…

Written by: Elizabeth Conway Last week, we took you through a few peak filming locations in Griffith Park (some LITERAL) peak locations, given that they’re nestled into the Hollywood Hills and Mount Hollywood! But since it’s that magical time of year, this week, we’re bringing you holiday magic immortalized on the screen! Here is a list of some of our favorite Hollywood Holiday Film locations- see if you’ve cycled by them in the past! Die Hard- Nakatomi Tower – Fox Plaza A major star in the Bruce Willis holiday classic, “Die Hard,” you can visit the real life version of the “Nakatomi Tower” in Century City all year round! Its real life name is the Fox Plaza, and with the exception of a few party scenes, almost all of the 1988 classic was shot on location here. Don’t worry, it’s…

Written by: Elizabeth Conway Happy New Year’s from Bikes and Hikes LA! New Year’s Resolutions – love ’em or lose ’em? For many, the start of the year is a time of renewal, rebirth, recharging, etc. Let’s be honest- by the time we sweep away the last few strands of tinsel and confetti, clear up…

A Little Something for Everyone – Group Adventures with Bikes and Hikes LA Written by: Elizabeth Conway According to an African proverb, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Sharing adventures on a vacation, whether traveling with your family, friends, co-workers, softball team members, youth…