Outdoor Activities in Los Angeles

LA River & Elysian Park E-Bike Tour: Dodger Stadium & Hidden LA (opens in a new tab)

2 2 h – 2 h 10 min

Seeking the secret key to unlock an alternative, authentic, Los Angeles experience like no other? We'll give you a taste of why the eastside of Los Angeles is such a magnificent smorgasbord. From the wide, sweeping palm tree-lined Elysian Park with its birds eye views of Dodger Stadium, to an art-deco jail that once housed Al Capone. Threading through it all is the LA River, lifeblood of Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Surf to City Tour by Helicopter (opens in a new tab)

20 min

Experience Los Angeles from the sky on this thrilling coast-to-city helicopter tour, where iconic beaches meet the excitement of the urban skyline. Take off and soar above El Porto Beach, skimming just 100 feet above the waves for breathtaking coastal views. Watch surfers ride the Pacific while capturing stunning photos of LA’s famous shoreline. Next, fly over Columbia Pictures and Sony Studios, seeing Hollywood magic unfold from above. The adventure continues past Dodgers Stadium and into Downtown Los Angeles, where towering skyscrapers and vibrant streets create a striking contrast to the serene coastline. Perfect for first-time visitors, photographers, and adventure seekers, this helicopter tour combines the best of LA’s beaches, landmarks, and cityscape in a single, unforgettable flight. Discover why so many passengers call it “the best experience of their life.”

Private Sailboat Charter from San Pedro: Port of Los Angeles (opens in a new tab)

1 2 h – 4 h

Experience the beauty of the Pacific Ocean with a private yacht charter in San Pedro, CA. Enjoy a sunset sailing adventure on a Beneteau Oceanis (39ft) sailing yacht, perfect for couples or small groups looking for a memorable outing. This allow you to explore at your own pace while taking in stunning views and local wildlife. Ideal for special occasions or just a relaxing day on the water. - Private sailing yacht rental for a personalized experience - Spectacular sunset views and wildlife watching opportunities - Perfect for celebrations or intimate gatherings

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Lost Souls of Hollywood Blvd Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Tour (opens in a new tab)

4 1 h – 2 h

Explore Hollywood’s haunted history on a self-guided smartphone walk of approximately 1.5 miles and 1–2 hours. Across 15 story stops, pass the Roosevelt Hotel, TCL Chinese Theatre, Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood Pacific Theatre, Hollywood Knickerbocker and Pantages Theatre. The route starts at Yamashiro Hollywood and ends outside the Pantages Theatre. GPS-triggered audio plays as you reach each location, while a live map shows the route and your position. Download the tour over Wi-Fi beforehand for offline use, then start when you like, pause at your own pace and try the optional location-based trivia. This is primarily an outdoor, exterior-view experience with no in-person guide. Admission and interior access are not included, and the audio route remains usable when nearby venues are closed.

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Coastal Adventure: Guided E-Bike Tour From Redondo-Santa Monica (opens in a new tab)

1 3 h – 4 h

Explore the stunning California coast with Beachside Bike Rentals & Tours, the highest-rated bike rental shop in South Bay! Embark on an unforgettable electric bike journey from Redondo Beach to Santa Monica, witnessing iconic sights like the vibrant King Harbor, lively Hermosa and Manhattan Beach piers, the unique fire pits of Dockweiler State Beach, bustling Marina Del Rey, eclectic Venice Beach, and the famous Santa Monica Pier. Experience the best of coastal California with us. Book your adventure today!

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Venice Vibrations Public Bike Tour Experience (opens in a new tab)

50 3 h

• 3-Hour Bicycle Tour of Venice, Santa Monica and Marina del Rey, California. • Learn about the fascinating History, Art and Culture the area has to offer. • Ride along the Santa Monica Bike Path next to the Pacific Ocean with the wind in your hair. • Visit the World-Famous Venice Boardwalk and see street performers, artists and buy souvenirs from local businesses. • Roll by bustling shops and eateries on Abbot Kinney Blvd., referred to as "The Hippest Street in America" by Rolling Stone Magazine. • Small group format ensures an intimate, personalized experience.

Hike the Secret Painted Stairs and Visit a Local Bakery (opens in a new tab)

9 2 h

Tours by See LA in a Day are the best way to explore Los Angeles. Our tours combine the hottest tourist spots with off the beaten path secrets. Many of our guests are LA natives that walk away amazed with how little they knew about their home. Whether you are visiting for the first time or have lived in LA your entire life, our tours will offer you an unmatched LA experience.

The Beverly Hills E-Bike Tour (opens in a new tab)

3 2 h

The Beverly Hills E-Bike Tour is our most popular bike tour in Los Angeles. This tour features action, excitement, adventure, and fun facts about the uber rich who live there. And we have thousands served and satisfied. Make the most out of your experience in LA and take this tour.

Visit Venice Beach Neighborhood: Private 2-hour Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

2 2 h

Enjoy a private tour of the vibrant Venice beach, an exciting beachside neighborhood where you can see great performers and street art, and people watch and soak up the energy in the air. Los Angeles is a sprawling metropolis – each neighborhood has its own unique culture, with residents coming from the four corners of the globe, making it a truly world-class destination. Venice has a healthy mix of old and new; the quintessential feel of both classic LA and ultra-modern sensibilities. Get an insider’s look into one of America’s iconic beach neighborhoods. Your private tour will capture the melting pot that is Venice and discover that the history of this place is as fascinating as the people-watching. There is an ‘ethical business’ feel that resides here in Venice, where even the upscale has maintained the laid-back Californian vibe. Your tour finishes at Salt & Straw, where your guide will leave you to enjoy the best ice cream on the West Coast!

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Scenic Santa Monica Electric Mountain Bike Tour (Beginner) (opens in a new tab)

8 2 h

Join us on this unique electric mountain biking experience that winds through forests of sycamore trees and crosses springtime creeks. Explore the stunning Santa Monica Mountains on premium electric mountain bikes ( Husqvarna, Specialized, Haibike). This trail system features an optional single track, allowing participants to switch between the beginner fire road and the Ridgeline Roller Coaster ride. Both routes run side-by-side so everyone stays together while riders of different levels enjoy their own pace. Riders of all levels welcome—no experience needed. You’ll take in sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and mountain ranges en route to the Nike Missile Control site, where we’ll stop to explore this Cold War relic. This adventure gives you an authentic taste of local riding on one of Santa Monica’s favorite trails.

Cherry Canyon Loop Electric Mountain Bike Tour: Intermediate (opens in a new tab)

2 h

These trails are all connected to a central hub which makes for great repeats if you're trying to put in additional time/mileage Type of Riding: Smooth flowy fire-road with optional single track. What's Included? Your choice of Premium electric Mountain bike: Specialized Kenevo Expert, Husqvarna Extreme Cross-10 Full Gear included: Troylee Designs knee and elbow protection, gloves, and eye wear.

Hollywood Sign Express Guided Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

1 h 30 min

Get up close to the world-famous Hollywood Sign on this fun and easy guided walking tour! Enjoy incredible photo opportunities directly below the iconic landmark while learning the rich history, hidden stories, and fascinating facts behind one of the most recognized signs in the world. This family-friendly experience follows a scenic and mostly flat trail, making it perfect for all ages and fitness levels. Along the way, your guide will point out stunning views of Los Angeles, famous filming locations, and the best spots to capture unforgettable memories of your Hollywood adventure. Whether you’re visiting Los Angeles for the first time or looking for a unique local experience, this tour is the perfect way to see the Hollywood Sign up close and create lasting memories.

Santa Clarita Shuffle Scavenger Hunt (opens in a new tab)

2 h

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote and interactive live host to assist and encourage you through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 500 cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures include a tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, learning tool, and social experiment! Guests get to discover our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture challenges-for points! Regardless of their score, they enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard. They can race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors with them that day. Get ready to learn, discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your OWN!

Museum Row Tour: Space, Dinosaurs and Sports at Exposition Park (opens in a new tab)

4 1 h 30 min

What do the Olympics, Space Shuttle, Tyrannosaurus Rex and Pope all have in common? Exposition Park. Come discover the vast and storied history of a beloved Los Angeles landmark on an expertly guided tour of the California Science Center, Natural History Museum and more. Exposition Park may seem like just another collection of metropolitan museums, but it's actually an epicenter of history and culture. During this 1.5 hour walking tour we will explore themes of nature, science, history, and astronomy as the guide takes you on a journey through space and time. Fun for the whole family or avid museumgoer! Come join us and elevate your museum experience to gain deeper insights of this beautiful and often overlooked part of LA with our knowledgeable and friendly tour guides.

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Los Angeles to Las Vegas One Way Tour via Death Valley (opens in a new tab)

5 12 h

Transform a standard travel day into an epic road trip with a premium Death Valley tour transfer from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. Traverse North America’s most extreme landscapes, exploring below-sea-level basins, volcanic terrain, and surreal geological formations up close rather than just driving through. This dramatic California-to-Nevada sightseeing experience replaces highway traffic with unforgettable desert adventures, making it the ultimate scenic way to reach Vegas.

Viator Exclusive: Ultra Realistic Helicopter Simulator Experience (opens in a new tab)

1 h

One of the first steps in the world of learning to become a helicopter pilot can well be becoming proficient in a realistic simulator. It is the logical next step on from playing at home on gaming simulators and provides you with a solid understanding and feel of how the different helicopter flight controls interact with each other to achieve different flight regimes such as hovering, take off, up-and-away flight and landing. We have the only full-motion 4k ultra-realistic graphics helicopter simulator in the LA Area. This sim is the most realistic representation of flying a helicopter without actually being in one! After the flight, our knowledgeable staff will offer you more information on how to go about your future helicopter flight training. You can also upgrade on the day to flying an actual aircraft too if time and availability allow.

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Wild Backside of Griffith Park and LA River by Luxury E-Bike (opens in a new tab)

10 3 h – 3 h 20 min

This is a more remote and rugged tour of Griffith Park to show the wild backside of this massive urban wilderness. Riders start on the LA River, roll into Griffith Park, the Ranger's Station and the old Zoo, dance like Ryan Gosling at Cathy's Corner (infamous site of the "LA LA Land" dance sequence) and head to Bee Rock for sweeping views of the valley across to the San Gabriel Mountains. You get a real scale of LA wrapping around the park. We'll also hug the largest avocado tree in the USA. NOTE this ride is cooler in summer, as sun is on the other side of the hill.

The Escape Game at Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance (opens in a new tab)

383 1 h 15 min

The Escape Game Torrance features 6 original games including Cosmic Crisis, our newest escape room, and Timeliner: Train Through Time which challenges players to zigzag across the past, present, and future. Each family-friendly adventure includes multiple rooms and can hold up to 8 players, and one, Playground, that can hold 12! These adventures offer a one-of-a-kind premium experience. Follow clues and solve puzzles to complete your mission together. We offer the best escape rooms and the fastest customer support. Come see why our escape rooms win awards.

Surf Lesson for Kids in Venice Beach (opens in a new tab)

5 2 h

We will teach you all the basic surf knowledge. Our school uses a unique technique which helps you learn how to stand up on a surfboard in less than two hours, even if you are a complete beginner. You do not have to wait weeks to successfully stand on a surfboard. We cover everything you need to know to become a surfer in two hours. The first half hour is spent on land discussing the ins and outs of surf technique where you will learn the basic rules and surf safety. The remainder of the time is spent in the water with your instructor and later you can practice by yourself. By your very first lesson, you’ll be riding waves and feeling the joy that surfing brings! We offer the best value beginner surfing lessons available because you get the most optimal student to instructor class ratio. We use a part of the beach that is safe and perfect for surfing even if you have never been on a surfboard before.

Pasadena Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt (opens in a new tab)

2 h

Pasadena is the quiet end of greater LA where civic pride built one of the finest city halls in America — and then kept right on going. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Pasadena on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Follow riddles to Pasadena City Hall, the Pasadena Robinson Memorial, and the Civic Auditorium — a city that built its ambitions in stone and hasn't apologised since • Walk Pasadena's streets at your own pace with no fixed schedule • Great for families, architecture enthusiasts, and groups of any size Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. The Rose Parade goes through Pasadena once a year. This tour is available every day.

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