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“It’s a bit like Beverley Hills but its by the beach - but it’s got a different vibe,” says Hines. He points out where the Hearst dynasty started the mansion building boom on the sand but the site is now a community beach club where anyone can go for a nominal fee. Nearby is the site of what was known as the ‘Western White House,’ a venue for John F Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe to meet up. It was on the beach that Monroe later did her last photo shoot."
Bikes and Hikes LA Tours (bikesandhikesla.com/) specialises in outdoor Los Angeles tours for guests of all ages. Founded by Danny Roman, it’s bold claim to be “the top outdoor adventure company in Los Angeles” seems to be spot on. You can choose between a regular bike and an e-bike (the latter is a good choice if you head along Sunset Strip as it’s pretty lumpy, although if you want a good workout, use leg power). Bikes and Hikes offers a wealth of tours; they are all informative and packed full of trivia; and are a fantastic way to see the area.
I pedal my way to the actual beach with Erik Hines, a guide from Bikes and Hikes LA. Santa Monica is eminently bikeable, it turns out. Last year, while unveiling a new network of curb-protected bike lanes and Dutch-style intersections, then mayor Gleam Davis declared, “Watch out, Amsterdam! We’re going to be the bike capital of the world!”
"I didn’t expect this to be the highlight of the trip... It’s honestly one of the most incredible ways to see so much of the city up-close, and hear some great yarns you otherwise would have never known. PLUS they give you a beer when you get back. It’s an unmissable addition to your LA itinerary."
To hike to the Hollywood sign via the Wisdom Tree involves strolling by a gauntlet of intimidating signs, some official, some handmade. Warning hikers. You are in mountain lion country.
Spring comes early to Southern California, but it's easy to miss while driving down Wilshire Boulevard in a climate-controlled car. That all changes on a bicycle, especially when you're grinding up the hills of Bel Air.
West Hollywood is a haven for California's A-List. Creative and diverse with that whiff of laid-back glamour it is the epitome of the Los Angeles lifestyle.
From Malibu to Melrose Avenue, the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire to the Rosewood Miramar Beach hotel, how to do the West Coast right. "I promise it will be your favourite LA experience." – Claudia Winkleman (The Times UK, host, Strictly Come Dancing)
The Los Angeles beach vibe is contagious. Sure, downtown La La Land has long appealed to artists, actors and athletes as an epicenter of opportunity, but its beach cities have an appeal of their own.
What would a perfect tour of L.A. in a day include? Danny Roman thinks he has it figured out, and it doesn't involve maps of the stars' homes or double-decker buses.
"I'm the poster child for a car-free L.A.!" our tour guide, Ryan Bartz, said as she led our motley crew through the coastal suburb of Santa Monica on rented bikes.
As winter seeps in, the mild year-round temperatures of Los Angeles make it the ideal city to explore by bike or foot — and yet the land of freeways still has some of the worst traffic in the country.
In a city where traffic is a nightmare, a company in West Hollywood has come with an eco-friendly way to see the sights of L.A. It's hard to imagine in a carmaggedon metropolis like Los Angeles that nobody has thought of this idea until now.
This outfitter proves Los Angeles isn't only for cars. Offerings include LA in a Day, Legendary Homes, and Hollywood, which departs from the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
When people think of visiting Los Angeles or New York, cycling down the Hollywood Hills or riding through Chelsea aren't usually the first images that come to mind.
When my friend from Los Angeles suggests I attempt an all-day, 32-mile bike ride in Los Angeles, I think he's joking. "Bike riding?" I laugh, "in LA? Land of crazy drivers and smog?"
Bikes And Hikes LA changes the way individuals, couples, and families see Los Angeles by allowing them to explore places where buses can't go. The tours are perfect for an active date.
Westwind Recovery partnered with Bikes and Hikes LA to provide an outdoor experience for individuals recovering from addiction. Bikes and Hikes LA offered free bike rentals, lunch and a 36-mile tour.
"We're starting a sightseeing revolution in West Hollywood by getting people out of their cars and on to our bikes." A guided tour company that offers biking and hiking tours of some of Los Angeles' most popular attractions.
Whether it's with the sun in the background or with your camera's flash on, TravelPulse has five locations in Los Angeles that are ripe for Instagram posts sure to make your followers jealous.
Exercise is a big key to healthy living, yet it is something we often forget to participate in while vacationing. Los Angeles biking is a great way to do just that and enjoy some of Los Angeles's outdoor activities!
For me, the best parts of Los Angeles are the beautiful residential neighborhoods that the average tourist would never discover. With some of the best residential architecture and garden landscaping in the world, Los Angeles is truly a wonder.
This tour is the ultimate Los Angeles experience. From Beverly Hills to the Sunset Strip, and the beaches of Venice and Santa Monica to the star-filled mansions of West Hollywood.
From the air, Los Angeles only seems to sprawl forever. Within the endless urbanscape, you'll find the neighborhoods, communities and districts that define the culture and life of a place.
Full-service outdoor activities tour company promoting an eco-friendly, sustainable way to enjoy all the glory Los Angeles has to offer by bike, foot, sail boat, kayak, or paddle board.
Our tours are designed for everyone, from the avid cyclist/hiker to the occasional biker/hiker. Our expert local guides will give you a unique insider's tour through diverse landscapes and culturally distinct neighborhoods.
"Are you walking?" the parking attendant at the Culver Hotel asks, furrowing his brow in concern. "It's going to take, like, 20 minutes." Cue the 1982 song Walking in L.A.
Featured in California Meetings and Events Magazine highlighting the founder of Bikes and Hikes LA and the company's unique approach to Los Angeles tours.
One of the Best Staycation Ideas for Couples? Bikes and Hikes LA offers what just might be the best way to explore LA — by bike and by foot. The LA in a Day Bike Tour takes you from West Hollywood to Santa Monica.
If you want to experience Los Angeles without spending most of your time in the car, a guided tour from Bikes and Hikes is the perfect solution. Get all the details from owner Danny Roman.
Once upon a time, L.A. meant soulless bars full of agents in bad suits, lame food, and endless traffic. But the city is changing, and the neighbourhoods inside it are raising their game.
If you find yourself on the West Coast often, you've probably checked off most of the top tourist spots in LA. On repeat trips, don't rehash old itineraries, instead, get super local by discovering new neighborhoods.
"A reporter's lot is not easy, making exciting stories out of plain, average, ordinary people like Robin and me." These are the words of Batman, played by Adam West. Our guide is Eric from Bikes and Hikes LA. Eric is quite the joker.
Los Angeles may be the capital of entertainment, but it's also a city that thrives on sports, the arts and a multicultural food scene. Plus, it has a fascinating history backed by an ever-evolving skyline.
Bikes and Hikes L.A. is the first full-service bike/hike tour company promoting an eco-friendly, healthy way to enjoy all the glory Los Angeles has to offer.
