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LA BIKE RENTALS – 5 COOL THINGS YOU’LL SEE WHEN YOU RENT A BIKE FROM BIKE SHOP LA!

 

 

 

Picture this: You’re traveling again! You’re scrolling through emails inviting you to take a getaway this summer. You’re about to click “confirm” on your LA vacation, and book your flights. You close your eyes…you feel the sun on your face, the breeze in your hair…and then you snap to realization- ugh. “Do I need to rent a car in LA? You think. Suddenly, you’re picturing the freeways. Traffic. The opening scene from “La La Land.” The fun, beachy paradise vacation you’re picturing in Southern California suddenly evaporates behind a pile of metal and glass and freeway fumes. LA traffic. YUCK.

Hold on!

Wait!

Yeah, people write and sing about LA traffic and make movies in LA about being stuck on the freeway. We get it. But did you know it’s entirely possible to see, experience, and thrive in LA without a car? Instead of stressing about parking and traffic on your LA vacation, we’ll let you in on a little secret- the best way to see LA is by bike- and today, Bike Shop LA is bringing you a blog post chock full of reasons why you should book one of our LA bike rentals this summer! Instead of renting a car, rent a bike in LA for the best trip of your life. The best place to rent a bike in LA? Why, Bike Shop LA, of course. We believe that LA is best experienced in an up-close, personal, and outdoor way. When you rent a bike from our LA bike shop, the road is yours. You can see LA on your own time, at your own speed, and design a vacation itinerary that is uniquely yours. Check out our blog post below about why you should rent a bike in LA, the best LA attractions you’ll see when you rent a bike with us, and book your LA rental bike at Bike Shop LA. Happy riding!

5 Cool Things You’ll See When You Book LA Bike Rentals from Bike Shop LA!

1. Melrose Ave – The Trendiest Street in LA

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The first thing that’ll pop up when you’re searching for “Renting Bikes Near Me?” Bike Shop LA, of course! We are the number one local bike shop in West Hollywood, conveniently located at the corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and La Cienega. West Hollywood is one of the best neighborhoods in Los Angeles for walking, exploring, and riding a bicycle. Filled with trendy haunts, restaurants, celebrity homes, and the greatest shopping in the city, you’ll want to kick off your trip to LA when you pick up your rental bike at Bike Shop LA (and also, because we’ve got you covered across the board, we offer bike pickup and dropoff to make your vacation even more carefree AND car-free!) with a trip down one of our favorite streets in LA, Melrose Avenue. Melrose Ave is the BEST OF THE BEST for trend hunters, bargain hunters, and all around cool people. Melrose Avenue is the best place in LA to walk and browse thrift shop and high end boutiques. Some of our fave places to hit on Melrose Avenue include One Way Fashion, Fred Segal, Crossroads, and the The Melrose Trading Post. Melrose Ave is also a wonderful place to park your bike and hit the town, with the famed Groundlings Theatre- home of improv and sketch comedy legends, and many live performances nightly. There are also tons of fun bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and Instagrammable murals on Melrose. Rent your LA bike rental from Bike Shop LA, and enjoy your jaunt down Melrose on your first stop in LA!

2. The Sunset Strip

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After your afternoon on Melrose Ave, flex your calf muscles and power up the hill from Bike Shop LA to the famous Sunset Strip, the nightclub/celebrity hotspot studded Sunset Boulevard, which slinks its way through West Hollywood just north of Bike Shop LA. The Sunset Strip has been immortalized in many a film and television montage, and is the home of such historic music and performance venues as the Whisky A Go-Go, The Viper Room, The Comedy Store, the Troubadour, the Roxy, and more! When you ride your bike on the Sunset Strip, you’ll pass by the famous Chateau Marmont Hotel, home of many a scandalous star escapade, and the Soho House, the number 1 IT spot for hobnobbing with locals, creatives, up and coming starlets, and industry executives. If you’re in the mood for a laugh, hit the legendary comedy venues the Comedy Store and the Laugh Factory, where you’ll frequently stumble upon a world-famous comic working out some new material or practicing for their next Netflix or HBO special. Above all, whatever you discover on the Sunset Strip and where you choose to park your rental bike, there are over 21 beautiful miles of the Sunset Strip to bike, explore, and put down roots (or just dock your bike) in LA.

3. Venice Beach and Santa Monica
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Spoiler alert, but life is always a beach in LA, because the entire state of California is one giant beach! Biking at the beach is one of life’s simplest pleasures, and when you rent a bike at Bike Shop LA, one of the first places we’ll recommend you take your rental bike is down to the beaches of Venice and Santa Monica! At our LA bike shop Santa Monica is one of our favorite places to ride a bike on the beach. The boardwalk lining the beaches on the West Side of LA is known as The Strand, and it is truly the BEST place in LA to ride a rental bike, rollerblade, jog, stroll, and soak up the sun, sand, and surf. The strand stretches out for 22 miles of blissful, beachside biking, and spans plenty of photogenic beaches to stop along the way. Take your LA rental bike for a little adventure along the beach, and bike to Santa Monica, Venice, Redondo, Manhattan, and Hermosa Beaches along the way!  Be sure to bring your sunglasses, sunscreen, and your phone for a picture perfect beach bike ride. When you arrive in LA, search “bicycle rentals near me,” and reserve your rental bike online at Bike Shop LA today!

4. The Celebrity Homes of Beverly Hills
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Ahhh, Beverly Hills. The celebrities have it all, the tourists want it all, and you’ll bike through it all. Bike Shop LA is the number one Beverly Hills Bike Shop, as we’re right on the junction of Beverly Hills and West Hollywood. Once you hop on your LA rental bike and pedal away from our West Hollywood bike store, you’ll be moments away from cycling through the beautiful mansions, gorgeous estates, and celebrity enclaves of Beverly Hills. Bike down Sunset and treat yourself to an afternoon of relaxation at the famous Beverly Hills Hotel. Cruise down Rodeo Drive, dodge a few Ferraris, and stroll the promenade amidst the most luxurious boutiques in the world. Bike up through Franklin, Benedict, and Laurel Canyons and enjoy a good workout while you pass the famous homes of many a celebrity. If you’re really feeling adventurous, the hills of Bel-Air are a terrific way to get a killer workout and even better views, with vistas stretching out to the Pacific Ocean. We love to bike Beverly Hills because it feels like a little vacation at home – an LA Staycation, if you will. We’re excited for you to take a little staycation in Beverly Hills on your rental bike adventure, too!

5. Hancock Park – Beverly Hills 2.0
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Listen, Beverly Hills has a lot of hype surrounding it, understandably so, due to its iconic status cemented in the pop culture zeitgeist. However, for a more chill, laid back final destination on your LA rental bike adventure, check out our other favorite Hollywood neighborhood– Hancock Park, the hidden gem in the heart of Hollywood. Hancock Park is a gorgeous neighborhood featuring beautiful mansions, lovely walking paths, picture-perfect views of the Hollywood Sign, and best of all – BIKE LANES! We recommend that you take your LA rental bike down 4th Street and cycle through Hancock Park for a refreshing, rejuvenating bike ride. You’ll feel right at home in Hancock Park, where residents frequently stroll and say hello to all passersby. You may recognize a few famous homes from the movies, or treat yourself to a quick peek at the real estate available in the area, if you were so charmed by your LA bike rental trip that you want to move here! Best of all, Hancock Park is just a few miles away from Bike Shop LA, making for a quick and easy final bike ride on your LA vacation. At the end of the day, when you drop off your rental bike at Bike Shop LA, we’ll be sad to see you go…but always happy to welcome you back to Los Angeles!

So there you have it! There’s nothing easier, better, or more fun than renting a bike in LA for your spring break or summer vacation this year, and Bike Shop LA is happy to hook you up with your rental bike! We offer daily, weekly, and monthly bike rentals, and have a huge variety of types of rental bikes available for you and your family. There are a number of LA bike shops available, but you won’t find a more convenient bike shop than Bike Shop LA, open 365 days per year, 7 days a week, and ready to serve you and your family on your LA vacation at the drop of a hat! Check out our pricing and availabilities below, and book your rental bike online today- we’ll see you soon!

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