Hiking & Biking in Los Angeles
By Mar Yvette, Senior Editor
Want a change of scenery? Leave the traffic, crowds and urban sprawl of L.A. for waterfalls, trails and sun-kissed coastline. We've unearthed some of the most stellar hikes and beachside biking, so get ready to move your body and enjoy the view.
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Temescal Gateway Park
15601 Sunset Blvd, Pacific Palisades, CA
This popular Westside hike provides breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and coastline. -
Runyon Canyon Park
Franklin and Fuller Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Hike with beautiful people and their leash-less pooches on a paved trail with panoramic Hollywood vistas. -
Malibu Creek State Park
Las Virgenes and Malibu Canyon Road, Malibu, CA
Over the hills from Malibu, verdant ravines with pools, wildflowers and wildlife entertain visitors. -
La Jolla Valley in Point Mugu State Park
9000 W Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA
A trove of nature's amazingly diverse treasures nestled between rugged mountains and a tranquil sea. -
Santa Cruz Island
1691 Spinnaker Dr #105B, Ventura, CA
Discover a pristine SoCal landscape located just 25 miles offshore from Ventura. -
Crystal Cove State Park
8471 N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA
Dive into a crystalline cove or hike and camp the backcountry at this diverse California coastal park. -
Switzer Falls in Angeles National Forest
Angeles Crest Hwy, La Canada, CA
Enjoy a cascading waterfall, natural swimming hole and a picturesque four-mile hike. -
Antelope Valley California Poppy Preserve
15101 W Lancaster Rd, Lancaster, CA
Be dazzled by a sea of gloriously colored wildflowers at California's most consistent poppy-bearing plot.
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Santa Monica Beach
Santa Monica, CA
Skip the sunbathing--bike trails, coasters and nearby shopping make for the ultimate beach outing. -
Venice Beach
Pacific Coast Hwy, Venice, CA
L.A.'s funkiest beach offers silly characters, serious surfers and surprisingly clean water. -
Ocean Front Walk
Ocean Front Walk, Los Angeles, CA
The boardwalk strip full of restaurants, bars and the best people-watching around. -
Hermosa Beach Pier
1 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA
This lively pier offers year round fishing, volleyball courts, access to the famed "Strand" boardwalk and lots of eating options. -
Huntington Beach
21700 to 22500 blocks of PCH, Huntington Beach, CA
Surf City's eight-mile stretch of beach beckons adventurers to tackle its famed shore, funky town and surfable waves.
