Our yesterday's 60km bike ride through West Hollywood with George was awesome. Absolute recommendation, you are not stuck in traffic, but still sees a lot and especially places that you would not necessarily visit otherwise. I would particularly recommend George, he is a very talented, funny guide who has a great knowledge & even serenaded from time to time. Thank you!
If you ve never been to LA then there is no better way to see the sites of the city than on this fabulous bike ride. From Belair to the beach and Venice to Hollywood it is a blast all the way. Don t worry about the hills, my wife went on an eBike and declared it great fun! Thanks to Robbie in the office and Zak on the road for a brilliant day. It was so good we booked a sunset hike from the Greek theatre in Hollywood up into the hills to see the Hollywood sign and the observatory as the sun set and the City came to light. Highly recommended and thanks to Michael our knowledgeable guide. Well done Bikes&Hikes can t recommend you more highly.
The 6 hour/32 miles bike tour was an awesome way to see so many sights in LA. Our guide Harris was very personable and informative. My 16 year old who started out very apprehensive said if it had not been for Harris he would not have enjoyed the tour as much.
Had an amazing tour with Steven as the guide. Friendly, knowledgable, funny. He was cautious when it came to our safety crossing roads etc. This is absolutely the best way to stay active while learning about and seeing LA. I recommend the LA in a day tour.
Wonderful, helpful people. Thanks for making my LA trip so enjoyable!
We aren't particularly into movie stars and aren't huge cyclists, and the Beverly Hills trip was a wonderful fit. It was an enjoyable way to see the sights and neighborhoods and the guide added fun details. Very thankful that we upgraded to e-assist bikes.
Good customer service. Good selection of bikes. We rented for a family of 5. Got a map of our path. Location is a good starting point for biking.
One of the best things to do ever!!! Eric is an excellent guide. On a gorgeous Saturday in May 2019 we biked in a big loop from Hollywood thru multiple points of interest including Beverly Hills to Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Marina Del Rey and back. So fun!
I booked a bike rental it's going to be good experience to ride on los angeles
This hike was the highlight of my trip to LA. George really looked after the group, was so knowledgeable and friendly and gave us so much history, I didn't expect to come away learning so many new facts. Thanks George! I highly recommend the hike, I will be back next time.
I've done three tours at Bikes and Hikes LA. All three were awesome! The LA in a Day is my absolute favorite, because I got to see the whole city in just a couple of hours. I loved being outside and learning about this great city. Also the Sunset Hike I did was just voted the number one tour in Where Magazine. Bikes and Hikes LA is really proud of that and now I know why. It is an amazing hike and the view is incredible. After seeing everything up close on the LA in a Day and the Hollywood Bike Adventure, the Sunset Hike was a great way to get to see the city from above. Incredible. I would definitely recommend these tours to everyone!!!!
Rented a good hybrid bike for a couple days. Friendly staff
Nice staffers, they provide all you need for a fun tour. Did the self-guided tour of Hollywood. Just let me warn you, be fit for that one since some parts uphill are seriously steep.
Bikes & Hikes is just awesome. We had a great tour with Marc. They really know LA inside and out. We learned so many things. Much much better than those tourist bus tours. Great interaction in our group and just a terrific staff. Can't wait to do this again..They also had the coolest mascot..Woof woof Tucker.
This place is the way to see LA. Skip the traffic, get exercise, reduce your carbon footprint and learn a lot about the city all in one great outing! They have options for all skill levels, even if you haven't been on a bike for years. Definitely worth it!
The self-guided bike tour is a must! Great eco-friendly way to experience the city with excellent audio. Especially nice if you want the independence to go and see a few things on your own.
Great shop! The owner, Danny, is amazing. Everyone should go here to get a bike and a guided tour!
If you want to be awesome and bike all over CA -this is the place to come to! Rob was awesome-super friendly and helpful. I did the bike tour in '07 but this time my best friend put me in charge of leading. We reserved our bikes online which offers you a discount. Rob gave us our bikes, their policies, and a map to follow. He showed us the ferry schedule as well.
Great day out and a fantastic way to see LA. See if you can get Jade, he's excellent!
There was not much interaction but I was satisfied with the service and our bikes. We rode from the store to Sausalito and then took a ferry back to the wharf. There is an option where you can leave your bike in Sausalito but for $12. I would definitely recommend and order then ahead of time online and they give you a discount!
Absolutely fantastic experience! We went on a bike tour with our whole family before my daughter went off to college on the east coast. Great memories were made, lots of wonderful photos taken. Great way to sightsee the city. Highly recommend them.
LA in a day: Seen a lot. Well-informed, enthusiastic guide. Varied route. People who are not accustomed to many bikes I recommend to take an electric bicycle, as are climbing a few violent at the beginning of the route.
I was stoked to know that sports basement rented out bike boxes for my trip to Whistler. I did everything online and it was super easy to pick up at the store, no hassle. I'll definitely rent from them again when I need another bike box! Thanks guys.
I absolutely recommend it.
Great way to see LA.
Really nice guide, Taylor, made our tour great!
Thank you!
We had the best time on this tour. Taylor was an awesome guide. He kept us well informed and we where so comfortable cycling in LA with him. A "must do tour" when visiting LA
Sports Basement has an incredible selection and great prices on pretty much anything you can think of. What's even more impressive is the amazing people that work there.
This is an incredible way to tour LA - Danny was our tour guide and was so full of fun and was so interactive with the group! This is a great excursion and I recommend it to anyone!
This tour was amazing. I would highly recommend !!
Really enjoyed our 3hr bike ride. Tour guide (Andrew) was knowledgeable and took the toutlr at our pace. Great local insights and very safe. Great way to see LA and I'd definitely recommend it.
We booked a bike with a child seat and it was very good quality and fantastic to ride with.
My nephews were visiting from Argentina, and they are too young to rent a car, so I gave them the LA In A Day Trip. It was such a memorable experience!! They loved it. Definitely can't miss it.
The LA in a Day bike ride was my favorite day during my LA visit. I would recommend this option to anyone who has a free day and wants a really unique way to see the area. Thank you Nina and Kelly for an awesome ride!
A great experience! Our guide Eric was very knowledgeable, always upbeat, concerned about his clients, and showed his real interest in telling us about the sites we visited. I learned so much and had an experience biking LA that I would have never thought possible. It was fantastic. Just the exercise and experience I was looking for.
I had such a great time on the LA in a Day trip. During the 6 hours you get to see so much of the city and the guide has a fun and interesting way to tell you all about it. Definitely worth your time!
Did the 32 mile 6 hour tour with Kris (with a K). Very informative and Kris made it fun. Fantastic safe route, bikes were good, great way to see LA.
I loved the hike! The view was great, Kate (our guide) was personable, and it was just tough enough to be fun but not exhausting. It's a great intro for that region. I want to go again!
Every time I am in LA I book a tour with Bikes and Hikes and everytime I am glad I did. Earlier this month we did the LA in a day bike tour again. We feel like we covered about as much as you could of LA in a day. Our guide Chase was incredibly knowledgable and answered all of our many questions. Also he makes the ride a lot of fun! From start to finish the tour was fantastic. In the beginning of the tour you have to conquer some (Beverly) hills but the guide stops enough to tell about the attractions while you can catch your breath again. As soon as you leave Beverly Hills the rest of the ride is flat and easy to do (even when you are not an experienced bike rider). Everyone should do this tour when in LA. It is the best way to see the city. It is so much better to be on a bike with that LA weather than stuck in traffic in your air conditioned car! On my tour there were even some locals, that is how interesting it is! Would highly recommend it!
i Have never rented with bikes and hikes LA and probably never will after the horrible customer service I received over the phone. After being put on hold and disconnected several times I was then yelled at multiple times by a man that they were sold out after asking what was available. My bad.
Went on a hike round Griffiths park to the hollywood sign. Alina was our guild and she was brilliant, she was friendly, personable and she had stories and information about the every area of LA. She also looked after everyone and when some people in the group fell behind she went to help and even helped carry one baby for a section of the hike to give the mother a break. The hike itself was very well paced, some lovely photo spots, not too challenging but enough that you know your doing a hike! All in all thank you Alina! Would definitely recommend.
Great bike tour of Hollywood. The guide Harris knew the area well, and also cycled really safely with our 3 children.
Steven was a great tour guide. Wasn't a moment that went by where he wasn't explaining something about LA! Really recommend doing it! Getting around LA on a bike is the best way!
I dead the Hollywood sign hike on Saturday December 7th. What a fabulous way to get fabulous photos of the Hollywood sign and to get great views of Hollywood and the rest of LA. The hike is easy going; anybody can enjoy it. There were 10 other people on the tour with me, all with very different fitness levels, and it was very clear that everyone enjoyed it thoroughly. Our guide Kate was amazing. She did a perfect job of pacing the hike so that everybody got the most out of it. And she was so knowledgable about Hollywood, LA and Griffith Park, as well as hugely entertaining. You have to do this tour!
Brought a Giant Roam 3 bike with my stimulus payment, fell asleep like a crackhead on a couch and the bike was gone.i cant realky complain cause the bike was really great. They were cool and confident in the bike i was sold. At first i disagreed but when i pushed the bike it really held up. No conplaints.
I visited L.A. with friends & we wanted to go hiking. Needless to say, our tour guide was very friendly & knowledgeable with recommendations. Our hiking excursion went smoothly & we had a great time! I would highly recommend them and would definitely go back to do the biking tour next time!
This tour was so much fun ( despite those darn hills) ! We learned so much about the area. DW was an awesome guide, encouraging and knowledgeable
Very cheerful and friendly staff. Saved my Sunday bike trip by fixing two flat tires for me that morning. Rented from them before (at another location) and I was very satisfied.
Kate was an amazing tour guide she did an great job on leading us up the hike. She slowed down when some of us were way behind and I really appreciated all the stops to rest and drink water. Thank you so much for giving my family a unforgettable experience!!
Was I really there? Like Brigadoon, this magnificent little trail seems to have cropped up out of nowhere, taken me through a magical, mystical, misty journey, and then delivered me back into the world of concrete, disappearing behind me in foggy memory.
We did the Bike Tour of Movie Sites and Star Homes from Los Angeles. It was fantastic. Vey informative, nice ride, relatively easy, glad we did it. Much better than the bus.
I took the Beverly Hills tour and it was awesome. The bikes are like new and high quality as was our guide Riley. The tour itself is very interesting with lots of fun facts about West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Part of the tour is a walking tour of Greystone Mansion which has quite a story in itself.
This bike tour was the highlight of my visit to the Hollywood area since I didn't really like the Walk of Fame and other tourist traps.
Went in like usual to use the bike pump which was removed outside. Asked if there was a pump I could use inside to pump my bike, after having trouble pumping air into my bike. I asked if there was another pump or if I could get assistance. Was then told I would be charged $5 to get assistance. After my bike tired was completely flat due to pump. (I ve been assisted the last two times I went in without anyone ever saying that there is a fee to get assistance.)
Nice to do even if a little expensive for what it is. The guides are very cool especially Matthew
Thanks Bikes and Hikes LA for this great experience!! Never thought i would be cycling through a city like LA. An amazing Los Angeles experience with amazing guides!! Highly recommended!!
So much fun!!! I have done a number of bike tours in various cities around the world and this was the most entertaining! The guides were fantastic. Chatty, engaging, friendly! What more could you ask??
The tour itself was awesome, we saw so much of LA and learnt so much random trivia along the way.
There are definitely some hills (Beverly Hills isn't just a pretty name!) and you cover a lot of ground so be prepared for a sore butt if you are like me and don't ride in your day to day life. So worth it though!
The team provide water and snacks and lunch was available for purchase at Venice Beach. Perhaps most importantly, an ice cold beer was also provided back at the depot at the end of the tour.
What more can I say? Do this tour!! You wont regret it!
Thank you Dan (DW). We had an amazing time with him. What was supposed to be a group tour turned out to be a personal tour and it was amazing. He took us to some great sites in Hollywood Hills and gave us lots of knowledge of LA. All around outstanding experience! Will definitely recommend this place and Dan to anyone.
Very good trip with professional guide kate very smilling always good story too tell about the place good vibes
I loved the LA in a Day ride! I got to learn about cool Hollywood history, see some cool architecture and a great ride along the ocean. I highly recommend their hikes too!
Definitely go on the 50km LA tour. It's the best way to see LA. I wish I remembered the name of my guide because he was a very rad guy
I did la in one day and the guides were great and the group. had a blast!
I recently did the LA in a Day Bike tour and it was just amazing. I had no idea how great it can be discovering a city by bike. Our guide Danny was great and very interactive which we enjoyed very much. The tour covers the best landmarks of LA plus great exercise! I will definitely check out their other tours as well. Thanks Bikes and Hikes LA for a great experience and the best day in Los Angeles!
tour is definitely worth taking.
I recommend a walking tour of the Griffith Park with an instructor and Kate guide. She showed herself as an expert in her field and an interesting storyteller.
The tracks in the park are also very scenic. You can see the Hollywood sign, a view of the city and Hollywood from above, as well as natural landscapes.
They offer the best way you could ever experience a city like LA. Instead of sitting on a bus in traffic you pedal past all the highlights. You even go to places buses can't even access. The guide was super knowledgeable and even shared personal stories. Can only recommend!
My husband and I visited L. A for the firs time ever last week from Canada. We are both the outdoorsey adventure types! We really enjoy getting to see new places and meet new people! We did the L. A. in a day bike tour! While we were on the go for four straight days this tour was hands down the best part of our whole trip! :)
The establishment was modern, clean and organized! We were pleasantly surprised when we found out that we were the only two who have booked the tour so we had the privilege of a private tour! We were greeted by a friendly employee the moment we arrived on the site. We were able to leave a bag of valuables at the site instead of urging it around all day. We were given a quick safety review and quick introductions were made then we were on our way!
Our guide was Daniel and he was training Chase the day of our tour! Daniel was able to provide insightful anecdotes all along our excursion. He was able to answer all of our questions about the sites and sounds of L. A. He encouraed us to wonder, told us stories, peeked our curiosity, pointed out the various city boundaries and landmarks, made us laugh and best of all made us feel like we were already long time friends. Daniel not only navigated us through the busy streets but also helped us feel safe in uncharted territory.
The pace of our tour was perfect. We took several breaks for restrooms and water. We stopped and had a delicious lunch by the beach. Which was wisely pre- arranged in the morning so we didn't have to wait in any lines for our food.
We were provided with safety vests and well fitted helmets, water bottles and well maintained bicycles. We loved every minute and would recommend this tour to anyone who likes biking, exploring and hearing about the ins and outs of the area!
Thank you Bikes and Hikes for setting up this awesome Tour!
We are so lucky we live in the Bay! So many places to see like Lands End. I'm a Bay Area native and this was my first time coming here.
This tour company is something special! The guide on the tour didn't only know a lot about the surroundings, but was sooo fun and full of energy as well! Also the front desk staff was great and helpful. If you are using one tour company in LA, it just has to be Bikes and Hikes LA
Did the "LA in a Day" cycle tour. Kris was a great guide with lots of knowledge, great story about the munchkin actors from Wizard of Oz and their behavior at the hotel they were set up in during the filming. Lots of sites and change in landscape throughout the day. Absolutely recommend upgrading to an ebike and bringing sunscreen. Highlight of the weekend. Thanks for the experience.
Great.
We did the Hollywood tour, very fun to visit Hollywood in a different way, our guide Eric was great, not only at the talking part but also at signaling us/other traffic/pedestrians, guiding us safely through the busier sections and on communicating with our 6 year old (who did not understand a word he was saying as she speaks no English).
Bikes are in very good condition.
It was the funnest way to get to see LA. The whole day bike tour was so fun and educational I can't recommend it enough. Brian was my tour guide and he was awesome!!!
Great experience exploring this beautiful city with well informed staff of Bike and Hike and all that while doing much needed exercise. Couldn t ask for more . Thank you Bike and Hike for making it possible.
It's not everyday that I actively decide to hike 5.5 miles on an incline as intense as the Hollywood Hills in Griffith Park, but I am so happy that I took part in the sunset hike with Bikes and Hikes LA! What a stunning way to explore Griffith Park and see the beautiful city of LA in ways I couldn't possibly have imagined. Our guide, Elizabeth, was incredible! Absolutely elevated the whole experience with her amazing energy and never-ending knowledge of the surrounding areas. As well as an over abundance of quirky/fun stories throughout the entire hike. As beat as I was by the end of the hike, I wish it could have lasted longer because I'm sure Elizabeth had many more stories to tell - would have loved to find out all about the many locations 500 Days of Summer was shot at (her specialty). Overall, such a great experience and friendly/supportive staff. Look forward to returning to LA and trying the bike tour!
Also! Don't be afraid to go alone! There were quite a few single hikers who very quickly made friends with other hikers in our group and not to mention, Elizabeth was very kind to help everyone get that perfect shot for the Gram.
The employees were knowledgeable and helpful. Good pick ups for bikers- tire lubbers or whatever they're called to remove tires from wheels. Tri Flo lube, and some nice all purpose bike tools.
This review is specifically for the bike rentals available. When looking for a bike rental in San Francisco for the oh-so-touristy ride across the Golden Gate Bridge, this should be your go-to place. For only $15 (not including the 10% discount for Yelpers,) I was able to rent a spiffy 7-speed that was in great condition and pick up a little granola bar all in one fell swoop.
Such fun!! I went on 2 bike experiences around Beverly Hills and Hollywood, and 1 hike up to the Hollywood sign. All experiences were great and everyone there was so welcoming. Travelling by myself but never get alone on these trips with the team...fully recommended!!
A long but great ride with a good guide, Zack thanks to you we had a blast. Thanks for the beautiful stories!
Very pleasant and informative bike tour. Highly recommended!
Bikes and Hikes gave excellent support and knowledge for the "The ultimate Los Angeles bike tour". They provided a personal attetion together with high-quality brand new bikes.
I have not been on a bike in several years and this was a great way to get myself back into biking with a fun group and a personal follow-up.
I had a great time from start to finish. Our tour guide, Dan and his trainee David were always right there close to help. They really paid attention to details and went out of their way to make the tour as pleasant as possible for all of us.
It was an incredible opportunity for exercise and education. Dan is very friendly and knowledgeable of the city and its history. In every step of the tour, he suprised us with different stories. It was very entertaining and exciting.
This tour was a superb exploration of the city and a memorable experience. I would highly recommend it to anyone!
The personal attention and entertainment provided by the group leaders takes their tours to the next level. Thank you Dan and David for a wonderful day. I would go back in a minute to another tour with Bikes and Hikes!
The bike i rented was in very good condition.
The support was not good. They don't provide a spare tube, you have to buy it, they don't provide backpack, you have to pay extra, they don't help you to adjust the saddle... I rented the bike for 24h, for 1 more hour, they wanted to pay extra for 24h.
Generally, unfriendly and not helpful.
This statement is 100% true, is written in order other customers to be aware of what to expect
I came in with a flat tire this morning and John had me out the door in less than 15 minutes, with some great advice on how to avoid another one. An all-around awesome job, and a cool, friendly place with some awesome accessories I've never seen anywhere else.
Rentals are cheap and affordable. They have electric bike rental as well.
It's totally worth the money.
We were out and about trying to get the best view of the bridge and were told to go here or to the Sausalito/Marin Headlands side. This trail is very convenient and is good for children and families. There are many stairs but other than that it is not difficult to get to this lookout point. Definitely feel like Bakers Beach provides a better view or crossing the bridge and gSlacker Ridge Trail or Hawk Hill.
Had Andrew from Bikes and Hikes take us on a bike tour of LA (7 hours). Was great to see all the different cities and to learn about LA.
Wonderful experience. My guide Salo was very informative. Continuation narration of history and movie locations within the park as well as information on the magnificant sights. The pace of the hike was user friendly and informative. Salo saved the best for last as he took me to attended the observatory for sunset and also took me round the important exhibits of the observatory. Brilliant excursion and well worth the price. My guide Salo for very accomodating even helping to store large back pack in his car, carrying my water bottle and also offered small snacks. In the end even offered a lift to the station.
Friendly staff with great prices on high end mountain bike rentals.
06/23/19 We went on the LA in a day tour and it was excellent. We covered so many areas in just one day. It was amazing how many places we can say we have been and seen after this tour. Our tour guide, George was terrific! He shared a lot of information about the area. Our epic adventure was especially challenging and George took care of everything. I would highly recommend any of their tours. This was a very physically challenging ride. The first few hours are hilly. It is also over 30 miles. My first tip would be unless you cycle 20+ miles 3X per week, upgrade to an E-bike. They are very easy to use and well worth the extra fee. This way you have the option of having assistance with the hills if needed. Also, consider what terrain you are accustomed to; we came from Florida where it is relatively flat, so this was especially difficult. Another tip, if you leave your purse or bag behind, make sure you take your sun screen out first. This was our favorite outing during our L.A. visit. If you don't have this much time. Consider one of their shorter tours.
We had decided to book the Hollywood hike tour since we have never been and wanted to do the tour. We booked it a few days in advanced for the am tour since we had other plans later in the day. Since we weren't staying super close to the location we left about an hour early. On the way there(about 45 before our tour) we got an email saying they had rebooked our tour. It would have been nice if they could have given us more notice so we could have found something else to do and we were not the only people to show up. Very poor communication. Wasted a perfectly good day when we could have done another tour for the money we spend on the pass.
5 star tours of LA! Our guide Danny was a real pro and clearly loves showing visitors what a great city LA is. Do the early morning Runyon Canyon hike for spectacular views and fresh air - great for beating the jet lag!
The receptionist had a really bad manner and ridiculously rude on the phone.
All these years, I never knew there was a trail that takes you from the legion of honor all the way to the Sutro Bath. We meant to go see the labyrinth but made a wrong turn at the junction and ended up at the Sutro Bath but turned out great. It's like you are walking in the rainforest or jungles. It's so green , misty and foggy . So beautiful.
It's probably best to check the weather before you head over here because a little fog can make the visibility disappointing. I got lucky with a clear sunny day and a beautiful view of the Golden Gate bridge! This is definitely a place I would take visitors to see the beauty of the bay area.
I was on the Sunset hike of Bikes and Hikes in Griffith Park. I had an absolute blast, our tour guide Kayla knew so much about the park itself, the city of Los Angeles, and she had a enthusiastic way of telling her stories that made it entertaining and easy to follow her. The hike itself is moderate, the first part is the "hardest", where we had to ascend about 400ft. It was well worth the view though. Fantastic outlooks over Los Angeles county and if you're lucky with the weather and it's not too hazy you get a nice view of the Hollywood sign. The tour was rounded off with visiting the Griffith observatory, where Kayla had a lot of interesting stories to tell again and we got to touch an age-old meteor piece. I definitely recommend taking a hike with Bikes and Hikes!
From hilltop Beverly Hills mansions to white sand beaches and everything in between, this tour literally has it all!
As a resident of Los Angeles, I was worried I wouldn t see or do anything new, however, I was pleasantly surprised by the knowledge of our tour guide, George. The best tour I ve ever had. He kept it fun and exciting.
This bike tour is a must for anyone visiting (or living) in LA.
