- LA Attraction - Off 'N Running Tours
LA’s Off ‘N Running Tours provides unique experiences for Los Angeles tourists in search of hidden and fun LA attractions, as well as for locals with a yearning for something different.
Off 'N Running Around Town, Literally - A Unique LA Attraction
These distinct Los Angeles tours include the hugely popular Running from the Paparazzi Tour around Beverly Hills, the Beverly Hills Marvelous Mansions Tour and the Pacific Pleasures Running Tour in Santa Monica. In a city largely propelled by metal engines, these LA tour guides have insider knowledge about local secret gems that are best accessed by foot. And though they won’t be going at the speed of the zooming cars, they can speed things up to a running dash.
Participants bring their running shoes for this LA attraction. The Running for the Paparazzi Tour has gained particular fame among U.S. and international tourists. Though led at a comfortable pace, many participants choose to feel the wind whirling about as they check out little known gardens and fountains, architectural landmarks, and the spots where the paparazzi lights flash. Guides make stops at world-renown boutiques and hotels and surprise venues. The tour ends with a sweet treat for the indulgent.
Tour participants get the chance to breeze past grand homes and gardens and stop at the historic Greystone Mansion in the Marvelous Mansions Tour and will spring through the scenic Palisades Park with its panoramic views during the Pacific Pleasures Running Tour.
Whether sightseeing, giving out-of-town friends a grand LA experience, or switching things up a bit to see LA through new eyes, and healthy huffs, this is a great opportunity for something fun and different in Los Angeles!
Learn more about the Off 'N Running Tours
Los Angeles' Scenic Escape - the LA County Arboretum
One little-known Los Angeles gem, that isn't included in the Off 'N Running tours and, which is surprisingly easy for tourists and locals to miss though its gargantuan size, is the the Los Angeles County Arboretum. This attraction is a massive natural and serene retreat from the concrete jungle and blowing horns of the cityscape.
It’s sprawled out over 127 acres of lush green and is sanctum to giant, shady trees from around the world, peacocks, wild geese, turtles, fish and verdant gardens. Visitors can take scenic walks along the Baldwin Lake and Turtle Pond, saunter through prehistoric and bamboo forests, tropical greenhouses, the Arboretum library and citrus groves and view the historic Queen Anne Cottage, famed willow sculpture by environmental artist Patrick Dougherty and the Meyberg man-made waterfall.
It’s perfect for family and romantic picnics, as it is widespread with hilly lawns amidst the fountains, trees and wildlife.
This peaceful and scenic LA attraction, away from the city grind, also hosts revolving plant exhibits and shows, and the California Philharmonic Concert on the Green, held on warm summer nights.
The Arboretum is definitely worth a visit, and don’t expect to do it all in fast time before hopping off to the next attraction. Trying to see all that it has to offer and at the leisurely pace it sets requires a full day.
Visit the Arboretum website to learn more about this fantastic LA attraction and experience.
Cindy Teruya - Cindy Teruya has been a professional writer and editor for more than ten years. She has reported for Canyon News, edited for the Chicken ...
