Get Outdoors (and Get Our T-shirt!)
The 2026 Adventure Challenge is underway! Looking for ideas to earn your commemorative t-shirt? Here are some of our favorite adventures we've featured this summer—all perfect for checking off your Challenge list.
Week: 08.04.2026
Regions: Southern CA
Ballona Beach Hopper
Bike the Ballona Creek Path to Beaches and Piers in Los Angeles County
This easygoing bike escape is proof that you don't have to drive for hours to feel the vast benefits of nature. The Ballona Creek Bike Path is part of the “Park to Playa Regional Trail,” a 13-mile network connecting parks and open spaces from Baldwin Hills to the Pacific Ocean.
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Explore Vicente Bluffs Reserve in Rancho Palos Verdes
Vicente Bluffs Reserve dazzles anytime, but during the golden hour it’s an absolute knockout. Majestic rocky bluffs, dreamy ocean views, and a picturesque lighthouse are just a few of the reasons.
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Arcadia Foot Golf
Count on creative Los Angeles to transform a traditional golf course to accommodate one of the newest hybrid sports: foot golf! Arcadia Golf Course is the first to offer foot golf in Los Angeles. It’s also arguably the best for its gorgeous setting and scenery.
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Stroll Lake Vista Trail around a hidden reservoir at Malibou in Malibu
We know you’ve heard of Malibu, but have you heard of Malibou? Yes, that’s right, Malibou … located in … Malibu! It’s a private reservoir created by two dams in a small residential community. See it on the scenic 2.25-mile Lake Vista Trail.
Read the full storyGriffith Park Classic
Hike the Griffith Park Classic Fern Dell to Mount Hollywood
This Griffith Park hike is a 5-mile instant classic lollipop loop with landmark locales, including the famous observatory, hidden gardens, and an amazing view of the Hollywood Sign. There's also guided weekday evening hikes in the park.
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