Thanks to Los Angeles’ great year-round weather, you can explore the city’s sprawling landscape at any time. And one of the best ways to see the city is by cycling through it. The 22-mile (35km) Marvin Braude Bike Trail runs from Will Rogers State Beach in Pacific Palisades, a residential area that is home to many celebrities, and ends in Torrance Beach, nearly 25 miles (40km) from Downtown. The scenic trail runs mostly along the shoreline with stunning views of the ocean.

If you’ve ever seen images or video clips of groups of people hiking up a mountain in Los Angeles, chances are they were walking up Runyon Canyon. It’s a popular hiking destination offering unparalleled views of the area, including great spots to see the iconic Hollywood sign. Access the park from one of its five entrances and choose your desired route: Runyon Canyon Road for an easy hike, the Star Trail for an intermediate workout, and the Hero Trail, which is known as the difficult trail.

An hour and a half away from Los Angeles is the Devil’s Punchbowl, a vast area of sandstone and sedimentary rocks in the San Gabriel Mountains. This 1,310-acre (530ha) canyon is perfect for walking, hiking and horseback riding, thanks to its wide, flat and serene sandy trail. A Los Angeles County park, the Devil’s Punchbowl boasts three hiking trails: Ranging in distance from one mile (1.6km) to 13.7-mile (22km).

In West Hollywood, you’ll find the Melrose Trading Post, a lively flea market that has become a popular spot throughout the years. You’ll hear music played from speakers & local musicians performing on the music stage as vendors try their best to get your attraction. Run by a non-profit organization, the market – open since 1997 – attracts thousands of people every week. Taking place every Sunday, the open-air venue offers a range of goods from vintage items to clothing made by local designers.

It’s easy to forget that you’re in the middle of the city when visiting Griffith Park due to its calm surroundings. Situated in Los Feliz – a 10-minute drive from Hollywood – the park is the largest historic landmark in the city of Los Angeles & one of the largest municipal parks in North America covering 4,511 acres. Hike along the 53-mile (85km) network of trails, fire roads and bridle paths that feature rugged hills, but beware of the rattlesnakes and foxes as it’s a wilderness area.

Los Angeles is home to a number of roller rinks, but nothing beats cruising outdoors as the wind blows in your face. Venice Beach is one of the most popular places to skate or rollerblade thanks to its two-mile-long boardwalk that stretches all the way to Santa Monica Beach. It’s best to visit early in the day when there’s less traffic, as the area tends to get busy once the street performers start to attract large groups.