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    Los Angeles Walking Guides to Help You Explore the City on Foot

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    Walking may not be a part of everyday life for the average Angeleno, but our city is nonetheless full of fantastic places to explore on foot. Our team of experts is constantly researching the best for you and talking with the people and companies that keep our sidewalks vibrant. Whether you’re looking for the best route up the most scenic stairs or a group of other walkers to hit the sidewalk with, we’ve got you covered, one step at a time.

    — Alyssa Bereznak, Wellness Editor

    Pasadena, CA - October 08: Comedian Allan McLeod, left, walks and chats with actress Betsy Sodaro, right, as they cross a bridge at Hahamongna Watershed Park for his podcast, "Take a walk" on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 in Pasadena, California. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times)

    Comedian Allan McLeod hosts “Walkin’ About,” a podcast that celebrates the “complex and profound” act of traveling on foot in and around Los Angeles.

    October 30, 2024

    two photos from a Little Free Library, flipped back and forth

    Plan your next walk to Los Angeles’ many Little Free Libraries, outposts found everywhere from Studio City to Pasadena that let you pick up and/or leave a book.

    October 28, 2024

    Los Angeles County is full of stairways offering stunning ocean views. Here are some of our favorites.

    July 24, 2024

    Los Angeles County is full of stairways offering stunning ocean views. Here are some of our favorites.

    July 24, 2024
    A photograph of the Japanese garden for river walks.

    Driving to the beach can be a pain. Here are 7 inland gems with bodies of water that make for refreshing outdoor excursions.

    March 18, 2024

    A person drinks coffee while walking along the Los Angeles River.

    It can be difficult to create new routines, but treating yourself to a nice cup of coffee, tea, or juice can be a great motivator to keep a walking habit on track.

    January 31, 2024

    Taylor Yard Bridge.

    Nine breezy walks around Los Angeles that will help you appreciate the city’s magnificent bridge architecture and rich local history.

    April 3, 2024

    Since Los Angeles’ first sushi bar opened in the 1960s, food has been a mainstay of Little Tokyo.

    May 3, 2023

    Los Angeles, CA - Monica Figueroa, middle, walks with a group of young women at Runyon Canyon Park on Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Los Angeles, CA. Figueroa helps organize LA Girls Who Walk, a new group that organizes walks for women with the sole purpose of making new friends. The group started in San Diego and later expanded to Los Angeles, but became so popular that people started spinoffs in their own neighborhoods using a Discord chat community. (Francine Orr/Los Angeles Times)

    When she moved to Los Angeles, Monica Figueroa started LA Girls Who Walk for women who struggle to make friends and find healthy ways to go out.

    January 10, 2023
    LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 8: (9. SWAN STAIRS Walk #25). The Swan Stairs zigzag up the hillside from Westerly Terrace to Swan Place in Silver Lake. Photographed at Swan Stairs on Friday July 8, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)

    Los Angeles is full of secret staircases. Here are the outdoor climbs that make great walking or running workouts (and offer scenic views).

    September 4, 2022

    Illustration of a road through the city to the ocean with a sunset sky

    A group of friends hiked the 25 miles of Sunset Boulevard in one day. It reminded them of the history of Los Angeles and their own experiences on the winding street.

    April 5, 2023

    The characters wander through a maze of hedges and trees.

    Find yourself at these Los Angeles area mazes when you’re feeling overwhelmed or just want a calming, off-the-beaten-path experience.

    June 7, 2023
    LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 28: Portrait of friends Brooke Palmieri, left, and Zac Weather on Sunset Blvd. on Monday, February 28, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. The couple recently hiked 50 miles from Pasadena to Redondo Beach. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

    Zachary Weathers and Brooke Palmieri hiked 50 miles in one day and discovered that Los Angeles is best explored by walking.

    March 2, 2022

    Photoillustration of the Hollywood Bowl shell as the toes of a sneaker.

    The Hollywood Bowl is a legendary concert venue, of course. But did you know that it’s also a large public park perfect for a daytime stroll?

    May 27, 2022
    STUDIO CITY, CA - JULY 25: A pink vegan food truck is parked in front of the former Fox Studio City Theater, now a bookstore, on Saturday, July 25, 2020 in Studio City, California. Many people are now going on urban hikes during the pandemic. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times)

    These walking routes will help you explore the city and stay fit.

    July 28, 2020

    Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, January 19, 2020 — Pampas grass lines the sides of part of the stairs at Rancho Palos Verdes on Sunday, January 19, 2020 in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. (Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times)

    It’s an easy climb and very rewarding for those who like the view of the ocean.

    January 24, 2020

    LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 17, 2019 - Bowtie Parcel promenade along the Los Angeles River. This walk does not fall into the category of bucolic country walks, but it is an unusual and unique opportunity to get out in the middle of urban sprawl. A bit gritty and not for those who demand beautiful scenery on their walks, it is still a great leg stretcher in fascinating surroundings. It's best to do this with good shoes, as there is a fair amount of broken glass and industrial detritus underfoot. (Ricardo DeAratanha/Los Angeles Times)

    This walk does not fall into the category of bucolic country walks, but it offers an unusual opportunity to get outside in the middle of urban sprawl.

    May 10, 2019
    TORRANCE, CA - JUNE 2, 2019 - - The Madrona Swamp Preserve in Torrance on June 2, 2019. (Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times)

    What an improbable delight in the heart of industrial Torrance.

    June 14, 2019

    Pasadena, California, December 13, 2019: The trail climbs a slight rocky rise, peaks and gently descends on the other side, bringing you to the creek that gives Brookside its name on Friday, December 13, 2019 in Pasadena, California. Charles Fleming's LA WALK for December is a trail located near the north side of the Rose Bowl and returns the

    This 2-mile Pasadena jaunt takes you from the busy Rose Bowl loop to a quieter path.

    December 20, 2019
    LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 6, 2019: Edgar Badillo of Los Angeles and his son Jeremiah,6, search for a fishing spot on Peanut Lake at Debs Park on November 6, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.(Gina Ferazzi/Los AngelesTimes)

    The 2-mile course promises something rare in Los Angeles: a lake to savor

    November 29, 2019

    A fenced path leads to the trail entrance.

    Franklin Canyon's more than 600 acres of trails are part of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

    Hikers leave the parking lot at Fryman Road and Laurel Canyon Boulevard to take the Betty B. Dearing Trail in Fryman Canyon. In the Studio City neighborhood, try this Fryman Canyon trail, once named the best running trail in the city.

    In the Studio City neighborhood, try this Fryman Canyon trail, once named the best running trail in the city.

    December 26, 2013

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