Listen, we don't pay some of the highest taxes in the nation for nothing, so get out and take advantage of our brilliant beachside paths! And if you don't own a bike, borrow or rent one for this fit field trip. Cycling along the miles-long stretch of the Pacific is, well, very pacifying. You can stop along the boardwalk to pick up some trinkets, pack a picnic to put in your bike's basket, or even just play Lance Armstrong for a day and cycle like a mad(wo)man!

Venice Boardwalk, 1800 Ocean Front Walk (near 17th Avenue); 310-396-6764.

Ballona Creek Bike Path, 3459 McManus Avenue (east end of Syd Kronenthal Park); 310-839-0127.

Photo: Via Playa Del Rey