Hiking & Biking in Los Angeles
Updated: March 12, 2009
Swap traffic, crowds and urban sprawl for waterfalls, trails and sun-kissed coastline. We've unearthed some of the most stellar hikes and beachside biking--each of which can be completed in a single day. So get ready to move your body and enjoy the view.
On this page:Walking in L.A., Biking in the City.
Walking in L.A.
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Switzer Falls in Angeles National Forest
Write a reviewAngeles Crest Hwy, La Canada, CA 91011 (map)
Enjoy a cascading waterfall, natural swimming hole and a picturesque four-mile hike.
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Malibu Creek State Park
Read ReviewsLas Virgenes and Malibu Canyon Road, Malibu, CA 90265 (map)
Scenic trails, lush wildflowers and a dash of Hollywood history make this mountain park a great escape from the nearby L.A. city sprawl.
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Runyon Canyon Park
Read ReviewsFranklin and Fuller Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (map)
Hike with beautiful people and their leash-less pooches on a paved trail with panoramic Hollywood vistas.
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Antelope Valley California Poppy Preserve
Read Reviews15101 W Lancaster Rd, Lancaster, CA 93534 (map)
Expect to be dazzled by a sea of gloriously colored wildflowers at California's most consistent poppy-bearing plot.
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La Jolla Valley in Point Mugu State Park
Read Reviews9000 W Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265 (map)
A trove of nature's amazingly diverse treasures nestled between rugged mountains and a tranquil sea.
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Crystal Cove St Park
Read Reviews8471 N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (map)
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Santa Cruz Island
Write a review1691 Spinnaker Dr #105B, Ventura, CA 93011 (map)
Discover a pristine SoCal landscape located just 25 miles offshore from Ventura.
Biking in the City
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Huntington Beach
Read Reviews21700 to 22500 blocks of PCH, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (map)
Surf City's eight-mile stretch of beach beckons adventurers to tackle its famed shore, funky town and surfable waves.
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Hermosa Beach Pier
Read Reviews1 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 (map)
