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THINGS TO DO IN LOS ANGELES ON JULY 4TH

Things to do in Los Angeles on July 4th!

With Bikes and Hikes LA!

Happy Summer! When planning your summer vacation, it’s never too early to start thinking about things to do in Los Angeles on July 4th! Bikes and Hikes LA would love to host you on one of our epic summer tours of LA – let us show you how to hike to the Hollywood Sign, show you all of LA on a guided bike tour, or give you the best LA itinerary with our LA bike rentals! Read more to discover what the best things to do in LA for your 4th of July trip, and book with Bikes and Hikes LA today! We can’t wait to see you this summer!

What are the best things to do in Los Angeles on July 4th?

a person holding the hollywood sign in their hand on our griffith park hike

LA is the best city in the country to visit for outdoor summer plans, especially when it comes to the 4th of July! Our year-round poolside and beach weather make it the top family vacation destination for summer months. Whether you’re coming to LA for the sun, the beach, the Hollywood Experience, the nightlife, or just a few well-deserved days off, Bikes and Hikes LA are more than happy to hook you up with your dream game plan while you’re visiting. Read ahead to discover the best things to do in Los Angeles on July 4th!

Take a Hike During the July 4th Weekend

four people hiking behind the hollywood sign

Duh. You knew we were going to say this. But seriously. Our favorite day of the YEAR to hike in LA is the 4th of July, because from the vantage point of our favorite Hollywood Hills Hike, you’ll get a sweeping view of fireworks alllllll across Los Angeles! Our city is massive- it’s over 500 square miles of a melting pot of neighborhoods, cities, and people, and with the latest news about California hopefully reaching herd immunity by Independence Day this year…we’ve all got a lot to celebrate. This is absolutely one of the top things to do in Los Angeles on July 4th. 

The best way to start you your July 4th is with our morning Hollywood Sign Hike or Hollywood Sign Tour – or take your family on our famed Griffith Observatory hike tour.You can really make this one of the best things to do in Los Angeles on July 4th by booking a private hike tour with your family, group, or that special someone. Our expert tour guide team will lead you on LA’s best hike, complete with stories, Instagram opportunities, and memories for a lifetime! Book your Hollywood Sign hike here.

Rent a Bike for the Holiday

a man with a bicycle in front of a green field

Bikes and Hikes LA (and our sister shop, Bike Shop LA) is the best place in LA to rent a bike, and this is one of the BEST things to do in Los Angeles on July 4th!

We have the best array of different types of LA rental bikes to accompany you on the weekend of your dreams! We rent electric bikes, road bikes, city bikes, and mountain bikes, depending on which bike trail in LA you’re planning on conquering. 

We offer daily, weekly, and monthly bike rentals, allowing you to see LA at your own pace. Our bike rentals are the best option for groups and families looking to explore LA on the July 4th weekend at their own pace. Our expert bike shop staff will outfit you with your rental bike, helmet, bike lock, and the best tips for biking in LA this summer. Add renting a bike in LA to one of the best things to do on July 4th in LA this year!

Take a Beachside Bike Ride

a guide from bikes and hikes la standing next to the pacific ocean

This summer’s all about the beach, baby, and taking a beach bike ride is the BEST thing to do on July 4th in Los Angeles. Bikes and Hikes LA offers a variety of beach bike rides and private tours for an extra special weekend extravaganza! Try a private bike tour of Venice and Santa Monica, or a Bike and Bites LA Food Tour of the South Bay of Los Angeles in Hermosa Beach. All of our LA beach biking tours can be made private to give you the greatest experience ever!

See LA in a Day

Biking along the beach in LA

You read that right. One of our favorite things to recommend our guests who come to visit LA is our illustrious, world-famous LA in a Day Bike Tour! In our humble opinion, our popular LA in a Day Bike Tour is the one of the best things to do on July 4th in Los Angeles!

LA in a Day takes you through the best places to see in LA in one unforgettable day-long bike tour. You’ll hit Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Bel Air, Santa Monica, Culver City, Venice Beach, and more! We offer e-bike upgrades for all of our LA Bike tours, and our LA in a Day Bike tour is fit for kids ages 7-97 (yes, the kids at heart, too!) making it the perfect family-friendly group bike tour! For our LA in a Day Bike Tour and the aforementioned beach bike tours, we’ll make sure to stop and cheer for any firework displays on the way– we have a lot to celebrate this summer! Book your LA in a Day Bike Tour here.

Celebrate with Celebrities on a Beverly Hills Bike Tour

a group of people on a Beverly Hills bike tour

The final best thing to do in LA for the 4th of July is to take our Beverly Hills Bike Tour – It’s the 4th of July! You NEVER know who you’re going to see out in their yard, or cruising with the top down… Join us and pedal past some of the most beautiful mansions you’ve ever seen! We’ll get you closer than ANY bus tour can!

For more options to book the best things to do on July 4th in Los Angeles, call Bikes and Hikes LA today and let us help you design the greatest weekend you’ll ever had, with the top recommendations and tips for things to do in LA. Happy July 4th!

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Our Beverly Hills tour by bike is an intimate experience where you will pedal through one of the world’s most famous cities – Beverly Hills! Your guide will take you to see celebrity homes, iconic landmarks, and show you the glitz and glamour of Rodeo Drive! Sunshine, exercise, and celebrity sightings await you on the Beverly Hills tour! Daily 10:30am departure.