LA Active Adventures is a tour unlike any other. When people think of Los Angeles, images of a sprawling city or a concrete jungle may come to mind. Although the city has a lot to offer, including theme parks, shopping for the latest trends, and celebrity sightings, there is a different side of LA that many visitors and even some locals have not had the chance to experience.
It may seem difficult to believe, but LA does have a natural side, and when you are out there among the coastal scrub oak you will be surprised that the hustle and bustle of city life is just on the other side of that hill! While out in nature you will have the chance to spot wildlife, from the red tailed hawks soaring above to the sea stars of the ocean below!
Your tour guide, Hargobind, is a native of Los Angeles and an avid lover of nature. He enjoys volunteering with the Sierra Club building and maintaining hiking trails in the Santa Monica Mountains and has taken classes in tracking and the uses of plant life. When developing this tour company, Hargobind’s vision was to create the ‘perfect visit’ and reconnect individuals with nature. As advances in technology are made at an alarming pace, it appears that more and more people are becoming increasingly alienated from the natural world. Hargobind’s tours are especially wonderful for children (or the ‘child within’ that is yearning to be let out!), and he would like to see them, once again, running about, chasing butterflies, skipping stones, exploring sea caves, learning about their natural surroundings, climbing trees, using their imagination to create stories, and making lasting memories. In addition to promoting physical fitness, Hargobind’s tours are geared towards enhancing one’s mental wellbeing and spiritual health. Don’t be discouraged if you are thinking that you are not “in shape” or that the tours might be too strenuous. The tours are structured so that anyone with any level of experience can have a great time.
LA Active Adventures offers a variety of tours, including the ‘Hidden Treasures’ tour, where you can explore some of the city’s unique treasures that are off the beaten path. On the ‘Beach Adventure’ tour you will have the opportunity to soak in the views of picturesque beaches as well as explore the natural habitat of sea creatures.
The natural side of LA also has many seasonal attractions that you might not be aware of. Winter is the best time to visit the tide pools, and you may even spot a whale right from shore! (Whale season begins in December and goes through March). The deserts are also a great place to explore during the winter months when the temperatures are pleasant. During the spring, nature offers beautiful wildflowers in many colors while the birds display their colorful plumage. It is truly a sight to behold!
LA Active Adventures is distinct from other tours in that it offers a personalized experience. Tours are offered to small groups and you are encouraged to take time to explore your surroundings while on your Adventure. If you happen to see something interesting along the way and you want to stop, Hargobind will accommodate you! Snacks and drinks are provided, and some tours include a meal! Enjoy being driven in a comfortable vehicle while listening to some soothing music.
So turn off the television and toss that Bluetooth and go on a tour with LA Active Adventures! (Although you’re more than welcome to bring along your digital camera!)
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