Tour the L.A. River by bike

Start–0.7 Miles: Rev up to ride the river

Begin at the Los Angeles River Center, where you can stock up on L.A. River facts. Roam the courtyards, fountains, and gardens of this Spanish-style estate (7:30–12, afternoon hours vary; 570 W. Ave. 26; 323/221-9939), which houses the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, Friends of the Los Angeles River, and other river-friendly groups. To get to the bike path, take a right on Ave. 26, another right on Figueroa St., and curve right onto Riverside Dr.