Explore the most heart-pounding things to do in California with Virgin Experience Gifts's outdoor adventure activities in Los Angeles!
Take a breather from the City of Angels' concrete jungle, and immerse yourself in the exuberant fun Mother Nature has to offer, just outside of city limits! Unleash your wild side by land, air and sea — taking full advantage of fresh air and freedom, riddled with pure adrenaline.
Nothing will make an outdoor enthusiast happier than LA adventures that put participants in contact with some of the area's most gorgeous trails and scenery. Escape to the San Andreas Fault for some of California's most riveting hiking and biking excursions. Explore the vast expanse of the Fault's contorted rocks, twists, turns, and dramatic formations along both higher-traffic and remote areas. Whether traversing this impressive desert landscape by bike or foot, local geology experts will serve as your trusted guides for these adventure activities near Los Angeles, ensuring safe navigation of the terrain while sharing about the area's fascinating history, Indian culture, and wildlife.
Want in on things to do outside in LA that offer a little more desert action? Hop into an open-top Jeep Wrangler to roll through the rugged backcountry of Earthquake Canyon or Joshua Tree territory. Admire the wild geology of the San Andreas Fault. Or trek through the Little San Bernadino Mountains; then climb 4000 feet on a thrilling 4WD journey from the Colorado and Mojave Deserts! And speaking of ascents, be sure to check out cool Los Angeles adventures like rock climbing lessons. Hop into a hot air balloon in nearby areas like Temecula, Del Mar and Santa Barbara, taking in gorgeous scenery from thousands of feet up! Or turn the tables and go the descent route, braving a 10-story bungee jump off the Bridge to Nowhere, or the gradual downward swoop of a hang gliding flight!
If plunges are the name of your thrill-seeking game, don't miss out on the hottest H2O experiences LA has to offer. With Virgin Experience Gifts's array of extreme sports by water, it's easy to get in on the coolest things to do in Los Angeles via Pacific waves. Hang ten with a surfing lesson. Cruise along on a sailing charter. Explore depths below on an underwater photography excursion. Watch for whales, try sportfishing, dive with sharks, and more!