Classes & Activities in Los Angeles

Need a reminder that life's all about the journey? Gear up and hit the country roads during this cycling tour of Santa Ynez Valley! California's Wine Country is about more than just great wines. It's also a renowned cycling location, with stirring mountain ranges in the distance and rolling hills all around. You'll enjoy a moderate pace tailored to your preferences as you explore this scenic landscape alongside a local guide, covering approximately 20 miles. After you're finished, you'll head to Bridlewood Vineyard where you will have a signature farm to table lunch followed by a wine tasting.

Looking for a fun, physical spin on the usual wine tour? With its rolling hills, vineyards, and family farms, Santa Ynez Valley is the perfect setting for a leisurely bike ride! During this guided cycle, you'll spend a half day biking between three different destinations, learning as you go from a local guide. First up, you'll stop at Clairmont Lavender Farms, where you'll watch as fresh lavender is methodologically pressed into aromatic oil. Then, you'll bike to a local olive oil tasting room to sample locally crafted olive oils and vinegars. Of course, you can't tour Santa Ynez without a little vino. Your final stop will be at a local winery, where you'll be able to learn about the local wine industry. A gourmet picnic lunch and wine tasting are included! #BikeBliss

Wine isn't the only thing that will get you spinning in Santa Ynez Valley. Bicycles do the trick, too! During this half-day tour, you'll ride through the heart of the valley alongside a local guide. As you go, you'll find yourself surrounded by beautiful countryside, including both orchards and vineyards. In addition to the scenery, you'll also enjoy an olive oil tasting in Los Olivos. You'll then find your way to a local winery, where you'll learn about the local wine culture. There, you'll settle down to a gourmet picnic lunch, and take part in a guided wine tasting. You'll end your day with a leisurely ride through Ballard Canyon, on your way back to Solvang! Maybe take it easy on the wine if you intend on getting back on that bike.

Love living your life on two wheels? Tap into your "Happy Canyon" place during this scenic bike tour! You'll spend the better part of a day cycling through Santa Barbara Wine Country, covering 20-30 miles of distance in the process. As you pedal at a leisurely pace, you'll find your mind swept away by a landscape of rolling hills and distant mountains. Ride past renowned thoroughbred horse ranches and sprawling vineyards, enjoying insights and anecdotes from a local guide as you go. If you'd like a little extra challenge, you can ride uphill for a spell, tackling the twists and turns of Figueroa Mountain. Or you can just enjoy the scenery of Happy Canyon for a more relaxed journey. Either way, you'll find your way to a local boutique winery. There you'll enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch, a wine tasting, and learn a bit about the wine industry before making your way back to downtown Solvang!

In search of a little mental relaxation? Get lost in grounds of the Peace Awareness Labyrinth & Gardens, and you might just find it! This tour is intended to introduce newcomers to the facilities, designed as a tranquil space to promote a spiritual lifestyle. While getting to know the grounds alongside a PALG guide, you'll have the opportunity to check out an outdoor labyrinth and a breathtaking meditation garden featuring numerous fountains. You'll also see the historic, renaissance-style mansion that sits in the midst of this city oasis. We think you'll find this tour to be quite a-maze-ing!

For those looking for a sweet wine country tour, this one really takes the cake! This wine tour features a delicious sampling of wine infused cupcakes from Enjoy Cupcakes in the heart of Santa Ynez wine country. Some of their biggest hits include Pomegranate Mango Chardonnay and Chocolate Blackberry Syrah. After being picked up in a shuttle in the morning, you'll preview the day and head up to Santa Ynez Valley. Once there, you will enjoy wine tastings at some of the areas best wineries. You will visit beautiful Los Olivos and enjoy an incredible cupcake while your guides cover local human history and insight into the wine region. Lunch will be served in the shade at a favorite winery. Your guides will prepare an enjoyable deli lunch. Each winery has its unique vintages and award winning selections. Winery staff offer insight into specific blends and selections, and several wineries extend discounts on wine purchases to our guests. The first of its kind, this wine tour has been featured on NBC LA, NBC San Diego, All Things Cupcake and Evelyn Kanter's Car & Travel. Did we mention there's cupcakes?

Tired of chasing waves and landing flat on your face? Catch a break with this foundational surfing lesson! Over the course of two hours, Santa Barbara Adventure Company will guide you through the basics of surfing and take you to the water to catch some waves. This is a great way to get a taste of surfing in just a few hours. The trip will include an instruction session on the beach and then a 1-1.5 hr surfing session with the instructor. Prior to setting out, your instructor will choose a surf site offering optimum swell and tide conditions for learning, and you'll have the chance to soak in all you've learned during an included lunch break between sessions. You'll be hangin' ten in no time. Or at least hangin' five.

Sure, sunset in Santa Barbara is going to be beautiful from pretty much anywhere. But caught from the water during a relaxing kayak paddle ... Let's just this tour doesn't play fair. During this early evening adventure, you'll set out from the harbor for a surreal experience on the open water. There, you'll enjoy a lessons in kayaking from an experienced guide, exploring one or two miles of gorgeous coastline. On the water, you may catch sight of a variety of marine wildlife, including sea lions, dolphins, and perhaps even whales. But the main event lies in watching the sun cast the illusion of fire on the water as it dips below the horizon, and the first stars appear for the night. Don't forget to make a wish!

Saddle up for a one of a kind guided tour through the rolling hills of Griffith Park. This 5,000 acre park sits in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, and contains ample trails for you to wander through. On horseback, you will get amazing views of the famous Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory, and surrounding downtown Los Angeles. You'll see more of the park than you ever could on foot, get incredible looks at some of the most famous locations in LA, and, of course, spend time with a truly wonderful horse. Besides, who knows when else you'll be able to ride a horse through the city? No riders under 8 years old or people over 230 lbs can ride.