Beach cruisers let renters zoom down the Venice Beach boardwalk or Strand bike path from 9 a.m. to sundown

Group classes of 3–20 people train everyone from beginners who want to get in shape to serious fighters looking to compete

House of Harlow jewelry accents crop tops, patterned dresses, jeans, and summertime wedges by Jessica Simpson

California halibut, Pacific crab cakes, and surf ’n’ turf in an upscale bistro with views of the Pacific Ocean

Under a giant fabric tent, an animal-free cast of performers sing, dance, flip, spin hoops, and tear around a giant sphere on motorcycles

Stylists follow haircuts with single-process color, partial highlights, or free-handed balayage with an additional conditioning treatment

Husband-and-wife team help clients select outfits and shoot studio photos using natural light; makeup application offered for additional fee

Thousands of costumes, masks, and props, such as ladybug tutus, pirate masks, Lady Gaga wigs, and vinyl policewoman costumes

Eleven-day, eight-night self-guided tour of Sydney and Melbourne; roundtrip airfare and accommodations included

Artfully arranged and custom-decorated cookies for birthdays, holidays, and other special occasions