LA River Eco Tour and Secret Stair Hike
Overview
The LA Rive Eco Tour and Secret Stair Hike is meant for travelers and locals that want to see a part of LA that 99.9% of people will never find.
You won't find this route in a guide book or with any other tour company. It is a one of a kind route the combines the history of the LA River, LA transportation, ecology, urban planning, architecture, cult organizations, and more into an experience that you won't forget. While other tourists are riding around in celeb homes vans, you'll be getting a taste of what truly makes LA special.
See LA in a Day tours specialize in off the beaten path experiences. Secret stair hikes, Malibu wine tastings, and True Crime history are just a few of our favorite things to cover. Please check out some of our tours!
What's Included
- Bottled water
Meeting Location
2944 Gleneden Street
Los Angeles, CA 90039, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Book Online
Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Los Angeles River
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Lewis MacAdams Riverfront Park (formerly Marsh Park)
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Corralitas Red Car Trail
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Echo Park
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Elysian Valley
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Spoke Bicycle Cafe
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This is a 4.4 mile hike over 3hrs. Guests must be able to walk up and down several hills and staircases.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the LA River Eco Tour and Secret Stair Hike?
Cancellation Policy
Still have questions?
We're here to help.
Activity code: C-295253P7
Traveler Photos
Reviews
Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 24 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
Additional Info
Similar Tours & Activities
It's your first day as a janitor at Caltech when you stumble into an abandoned lab and press a large red button. A handwritten note...
$7
Los Angeles Arts District Bike Tour
Handlebar Bike Tours takes you where buses and walking tours can't — deep into LA's Arts District, an underground, trendy neighborhood most visitors never see....
$85
Join us for an unforgettable private day trip from Los Angeles where we will pick you up from the hotel or the airport to explore...
$1,290
Experience the vibrant beachside neighborhood of Venice with Delicious Dish Tours. While tasting the delectable cuisines of LA's immigrant communities and sampling dishes prepared from...
$180
It's your first day as a janitor at Caltech when you stumble into an abandoned lab and press a large red button. A handwritten note...
$7
Handlebar Bike Tours takes you where buses and walking tours can't — deep into LA's Arts District, an underground, trendy neighborhood most visitors never see....
$85
Join us for an unforgettable private day trip from Los Angeles where we will pick you up from the hotel or the airport to explore...
$1,290
Experience the vibrant beachside neighborhood of Venice with Delicious Dish Tours. While tasting the delectable cuisines of LA's immigrant communities and sampling dishes prepared from...
$180
Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
Hollywood and Celebrity Homes Bus Tour
• See Hollywood, West Hollywood & Beverly Hills on our Open Air Buses. • Experience The World Famous Hollywood Sign, Famous Landmarks, Celebrity Homes &...
$31
This 7.5 hour guided tour - by LA-natives - is perfect for families, couples and all ages! Our routes are carefully curated to visit the...
$69
Hollywood Open Bus Tours
Get the most out of your time in Los Angeles with this comprehensive tour that passes famous landmarks and celebrity homes. Travel between sites on...
$39
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
Go behind the scenes of some of your favorite TV Shows and Movies. You’ll explore one of the busiest working studios in Los Angeles with...
$79
• See Hollywood, West Hollywood & Beverly Hills on our Open Air Buses. • Experience The World Famous Hollywood Sign, Famous Landmarks, Celebrity Homes &...
$31
This 7.5 hour guided tour - by LA-natives - is perfect for families, couples and all ages! Our routes are carefully curated to visit the...
$69
Get the most out of your time in Los Angeles with this comprehensive tour that passes famous landmarks and celebrity homes. Travel between sites on...
$39
Go behind the scenes of some of your favorite TV Shows and Movies. You’ll explore one of the busiest working studios in Los Angeles with...
$79
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
Filter by:
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Bottled water.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the LA River Eco Tour and Secret Stair Hike is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for LA River Eco Tour and Secret Stair Hike will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This is a 4.4 mile hike over 3hrs. Guests must be able to walk up and down several hills and staircases.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
