72-Hours of Adventure in Los Angeles

Set up digs at W Los Angeles - Westwood, a perfect hotel for active visitors, who can pamper sore muscles poolside at the end of the day with in-house Bliss Spa “Blissages.” An ideal base camp for the adventurer, this hotel houses a state-of-the-art WET gym that’s open 24 hours and a heated outdoor pool. Take a dip before heading to The Backyard for an al fresco bite.

Located in Marina Del Rey, Phins believes in working out in the ocean rather than in a gym. Seize the day by taking on the Pacific Ocean. Choose from the Phins menu of water- mastering activities and burn 800 calories on the open water while kayaking, rowing, and stand-up paddleboarding. You can also take a Phins guided paddleboard yoga or paddleboard martial arts class.

Ready to take your fitness routine to new heights? Rockreation offers classes in fighting gravity with its 9,000-square-foot climbing wall.

The brainchild of L.A. natives Lisa and Diane Scalia, Melting Pot Food Tours offers unique culinary experiences for locals and visitors alike. With the Scalia sisters as your guides, you can explore the landmark Original Farmers Market, the 3rd Street dining scene, or go off the beaten path and discover the Latin flavors of East Los Angeles.

How to see L.A. in a day? Take a Bikes and Hikes LA tour. This biking/walking expedition highlights diverse attractions ranging from Muscle Beach and Skateboard Park to the Frank Gehry Beach House and Pacific Design Center.

In the evening, take a Cirque School LA class to hone trapeze, contortion, and aerial ropes skills. Classes in circus arts from aerial fabric to contortion are open to “Anybody with Any Body.” 

After performing under the “Big Top,” reward yourself with an innovative dining experience at The Bazaar by José Andrés, featuring avant-garde Spanish cuisine. Dining at The Bazaar, located inside the SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills, becomes a communal event as patrons spy dramatic modern preparations and special-effect dishes being delivered. It’s a party for the taste buds - the Liquid Nitrogen Caipirinha cocktail is a must-try.

Day Three is a day-long adventure through the tree tops in Wrightwood, located about 75 miles from Downtown L.A. Big Pines Zipline Tours features 14 ziplines, four sky bridges and four rappels on a 300-acre site. Choose from three exciting packages: The Ultimate, the Zipline Canopy Tour, and the Mountain View Zipline Tour. Whether you’re a seasoned “zipper” or a first-timer looking to quench your thirst for adventure, Big Pines Zipline Tours delivers fun, thrills, amazing views, and new opportunities to learn and challenge yourself.