Activities in LA
Venice Beach
LA has no shortage of options when it comes to things to do to keep you active.
Whether you wish to jog, hike, run, walk or surf, you will find it all at your disposal
with more choices than you would have in practically any other city in the world.
Bicycling
The Pacific Coast has a popular bike path stretching almost 22 miles from Will Rogers State Beach in Pacific Palisades south to Torrance Beach.
Fishing
The Malibu, Santa Monica & Redondo Beach piers offer sea fishing.
Redondo Beach has fishing boat charters for sea bass, halibut and yellowtail at around $30 per person.
Golf
LA has many public courses including…
Balboa
Rancho
Woodley
Trump National
Rancho Palos Verdes
Trump National
Alternatively, if you are lucky enough to know someone who is a member at the private country club courses such as Lakeside, Riveria, Sherwood, etc, be sure to take up an ivite to play these hallowed courses!
Horse Racing
Hollywood Park
Santa Anita
Hiking / Walking Trails
For a coastal area, Los Angeles has more hiking trails than you might expect, given the mountain ranges that extend up and down the area. Below are some of the best.
Griffith Park
The Mount Hollywood Trail. Hike to the top here and be rewarded by a great view of Griffith Park and stunning views of the city.
Mt. Lee
At the top Beachwood Drive, take the Hollyridge trail to the top of the range to the left and you will be above theHOLLYWOOD SIGN.
Lake Hollywood
This is a city reservoir that looks more like a lake and is an absolutely gorgeous area. There is a walking trail all the way around it. Start at Lake Hollywood Drive.
Malibu Canyon
Malibu Creek State Park
Mulholland Drive
Many parts of Mulholland Drive are used by joggers. A note of caution…This windy road has very busy traffic and given the twists and turns and blind corners, can be extremely dangerous to those on foot. The part that seems to be most used by joggers extends East from Laurel Canyon Boulevard towards Cahuenga. Striking views of both Los Angeles city and the San Fernando Valley on the other side.
Point Mugu State Park
Runyon Canyon
If you are a dog lover, this is the walking trail for you. Dogs are allowed off leash here, unlike in most of the city, and the area doubles as a fun hike, especially to the top at Indian Rock which will provide you with beautiful vistas of Hollywood and beyond.
Solstice Canyon
Franklin Canyon
Several hiking trails here, one of the most popular being the fairly steep Hastain Trail which extends for a couple of miles. Start at 2600 Franklin Canyon Drive.
The Santa Monica Steps
You really want a workout? Try this! On a hill across from the beach is this extremely steep and long set of concrete steps. Very popular and crowded with everyday people in workout clothes, bodybuilders, celebrities working out, etc. Fun and hard work!
Will Rogers State Park
Temescal Canyon
Topanga State Park
Horseback Riding
Rock Climbing
Stoney Point, Chatsworth
Running
Scuba Diving
Ski
Snowy mountains might be one of the last things you think of when picturing Los Angeles, but the truth is that in season, snowy peaks are within very close proximity to the city. Snow is visible on the mountains that ring LA for several months each year, and several ski resorts are only as little as an hours drive away. Outside of winter and skiing, these picturesque resort towns also double as beautiful places to walk, hike, boat, fish, etc
Arrowhead
Big Bear
Mountain High
Surfing
Surfer at Manhattan Beach
California, along with Hawaii and Australia, are the areas most people think of when thinking of surf, and the Los Angeles area beaches offer good choices for surfers. Local surfers tend to be very territorial so if you are visiting and in the water with the locals, be polite and courteous.
Tennis
Whale Watching
Windsurfing
Yoga
