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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…

Are you in the market for a bike in Los Angeles? Save a ton of money and purchase a gently used bike from us. These bikes were maintained weekly by a professional mechanic. Choose from hybrid, road or mountain. Most of our fleet is Giant. The best part? Because the bikes are slightly used, you get…

Los Angeles has so many places to see and sites to experience—both indoors and outdoors. From guided tours like The Melting Pot Food Tours where you get to sample some of LA’s finest cuisine or experience Harry Potter’s magical world with The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood or take…

So you’re ready to head out for a nice long (or short) bike ride. Whether it’s for pleasure or you’re commuting to work, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned cyclist, preparation is key so you can enjoy the journey and get to your destination safely. Here are some absolute musts before you head out…

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…

I love guiding for many reasons.  I love showing people the city that I grew up in.  I love telling people stories about the history of LA and its crazy cast of characters.  I love seeing people’s faces as they take in the huge size of the city from the top of Mt Hollywood, and…

Renting a bike in Los Angeles can become the perfect day if you have everything you need. Go on an adventure and discover Los Angeles close up on your own. With Bikes and Hikes LA your day on a rental bike will be lots of fun as we will provide all you need! If you are…

There are big changes coming our way as our office is moving to a new location.  But don’t worry we stay in our beloved area West Hollywood and even on the same street. We are moving from 8743 Santa Monica Blvd. to 8250 Santa Monica Blvd. If you are familiar with the WEHO area you will…

  Who doesn’t agree that it can be rather difficult to accommodate a healthy lifestyle while having an office job? Long periods of sitting with only minimal movement, strange eating habits, as well as a high level of stress to only name a few challenges that every employee comes across while working his/her desk job. Although this problem is well known, many people are not aware that a few easily implemented changes can help you stay fit and healthy. Our first suggestion is to eat breakfast (a coffee doesn’t count)! A wholesome breakfast can give you an incredible start into the day by providing necessary vitamins and minerals to your body, which increases happiness and energy levels and therefore boosts productivity. Moreover, it will help you prevent mid-day snacking when we get tired and throw healthy-eating resolutions out the door….

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…