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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…

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…

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…

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…

  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…

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…

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,…

Things to do in 48 hours in Los Angeles Often people come to Los Angeles for only a layover of about 48 hours. As Los Angeles is a huge city it can get overwhelming on what to do during those 48 hours. But don’t worry, if you stick with Bikes and Hikes LA we are going to…