10 Nature & Wildlife Tours in Los Angeles That You Shouldn't Miss

Enjoy a Paddle Method Stand Up Paddleboard Sea Lion or take a signature Paddle Method performance paddle lesson -- fun and adventure for all ages and abilities! Get on the water with friends and family or join other SUP enthusiasts while you see the world from a SUP point of view. Paddle Method's unique approach to Stand Up Paddleboarding, (SUP) instruction, includes a SUP tour of Sea Lion colonies. Tim Sanford - one of LA's top Stand UP Paddleboard instructors - will provide you with essential skills and water knowledge and escort you to all the best paddle spots in LA. Paddle Method SUP Tours can be your source of a lifetime of fun, fitness and adventure!

Ranger Ted is a certified California Naturalist and leads hikes for people of all ages and all abilities in greater Los Angeles. He leads walks to the Hollywood sign and throughout Griffith Park to the Observatory. He provides free nature journals and first aid kits to every participant under 12 years old. He also designs specific trips tailored to each group.

Hello travelers and welcome to Los Angeles! Sitting on the eastern edge of the Santa Monica mountains is LA's famous Griffith Park, which boasts over 4,000 acres of land and over 50 miles of trails. With a local friendly, fun and knowledgable guide you will go on an adventure through the park and up to the Hollywood sign or Griffith Observatory. HOLLYWOOD SIGN: The hike begins in Hollywoodland, the neighborhood just under the sign, and travels up to Mt Lee, which is the peak that sits just above the iconic sign. You will see stunning panoramic views of Hollywood, Downtown LA, the San Fernando valley and beyond! GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY: The hike begins in Griffith Park and travels up to Mt Hollywood, which is the peak that sits just above the Observatory. Then we will descend to the famous Griffith Observatory to see where LA stargazers have come since the 1930's. To beat the LA heat, early morning & sunset hikes are offered. You'll hike for approximately 4.5 miles and experience an elevation gain of about 750 feet (228 meters). Transportation from local Hollywood Hostels and hotels is provided. Also water & a light snack are included in the price! Like dogs? Miss your dog back home? Your guide has 3 and will bring one or all of them. Just request that you'd like one there when you book. Let's Hike Hollywood! Hope to see you soon!

Hikely offers personalized guided hikes through the Santa Monica Mountains. Experience the world’s largest urban National Park the way you want to. Our tour guides are professionally trained with NOLS Outdoor Wilderness and Safety. They’re enthusiastic, passionate, and knowledgable about the six thematic hikes we offer. Whether you’re new to the city or getting to know the place you call home a little better, get ready to see Los Angeles from a new perspective!

Two sisters from Argentina, Analia and Cecilia, are the passionate travel savvy people behind Eureka. Their native touch and local relationships make every journey unique.

Build Your Tours offers a completely customizable private tour of Los Angeles. Dictate how you want to spend the day as your private tour guide takes you around the city to the landmarks that you want to see. Enjoy the many famous Los Angeles landmarks at your own leisure and speed. Tours are also flexible, so if you decide to change up the original itinerary during the tour that is completely fine too. Tour guides will help you plan your day to help you optimize your experience.

We are team of artists, comedians, creatives, and photographers who want to show you the most iconic landmark on the West Coast and in California: The Hollywood Sign! We'll walk to the TOP of the HOLLYWOOD SIGN while we entertain you with fun stories about the most famous sign in the world, the city of Angels, and its celebrity residents throughout history! We'll show you how to take once in a lifetime photos in the absolute best locations throughout Griffith Park including a stunning panorama from above with the sign in the background and Los Angeles below. Remember to check us out on Instagram at Hollywood.Hikes!

Our mission is to lead guided, safe, and recreational-educational kayak excursions along both of the designated Los Angeles (L.A.) River Recreation Zones, including Sepulveda River Basin and Elysian Valley. L.A. River Expeditions is the original outfit to have kayaked the entire length of the river in order to win federal protections and open it up for non-motorized boating access.

Benny Jacobs-Schwartz or BIRDS by BIJS is a professional bird and natural history guide with over 15 years of experience in the industry. I've guided for high-end Ecotourism organizations from Alaska to Ecuador but call Los Angeles home. My easy-going attitude paired with my extensive knowledge of Southern California birds and ecology will have you checking off new species left and right! Join me for a private tour!

Go Legendary Los Angeles offers private tours — just the people in your group and your guide. We can tailor any of our tours to fit your specific interests and desired activity! Amazing and meaningful experiences are tough to achieve in Los Angeles. As both a Los Angeles Private Tour Company and a Travel Agency, we are dedicated to providing an experience unique and thrilling for your group. Yes we're your guide, but also think of us as a friend sharing what it is to live like a local in LA.