CicLAvia—Meet the Hollywoods Presented by Metro

August 18, 2019 at 09:00 AM

CicLAvia—Meet the Hollywoods

Join CicLAvia for Meet the Hollywoods on August 18 as we transform streets in West Hollywood, Hollywood, and East Hollywood into public recreational space for the day. From the Hollywood Walk of Fame to West Hollywood's rainbow crosswalk, we invite you to come along for the ride as we walk, bike, roll, and stroll through some of LA's most iconic streets! This CicLAvia is presented by Metro.

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Thank You to Our Partners

City of Los Angeles MetroLADWPCicLAvia Individual Sponsors

Our Event Sponsors
Capital OneFirst 5 LA 

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)  Pure Cycles

REI  South Coast AQMDTern BicyclesThousand

And Our Media Partners

 Street Food Cinema

New to CicLAvia?

Here are some things to know before you go:

  • CicLAvia is FREE!
  • CicLAvia lasts from 9am to 4pm.
  • CicLAvia closes streets to car traffic and opens them for people to walk, skate, bike, play, and explore parts of Los Angeles County.
  • CicLAvia is not a race! There's no starting point or finish line—begin where you like and enjoy the day your way.
  • CicLAvia traffic flows in two directions, just like regular traffic. Check out more rules of the route.
  • Click here to download the route map! 

Questions or Concerns

For general event information please email us or call 213.355.8500.

For concerns regarding the Los Angeles street closure permit, contact LA Bureau of Street Services, Investigation, and Enforcement Division, Special Events at 213.847.6000.

contact LA Bureau of Street Services, Investigation, and Enforcement Division, Special Events at 213.847.6000.

Getting to the Route and Parking

Our route is accessible via many different forms of transportation.

Read more about Hubs, Metro, Metro Bike Share, Weho Pedals Bike Share, bike rentals, feeder rides and walks, bus detours, and parking along the route.

Hub Addresses

Go Metro

The following hubs are accessible via Metro Rail

  • The Barnsdall Art Park Hub via the Vermont/Sunset station on the Metro Red Line
  • The Hollywood Blvd Hub via the Hollywood/Western station the Metro Red Line
  • The Walk of Fame Hub via the Hollywood/Highland station on the Metro Red Line

The event route is also accessible via the Hollywood/Vine station on the Metro Red Line

Metrolink

Service is available on the Antelope Valley, Orange County, 91/Perris Valley, and San Bernardino lines to Union Station. Upon arriving at Union Station, transfer to the Metro Red Line to any of the stops above. You can view the schedule here. 

Metro Closures

The northern portion of the Blue Line from Compton Station to the 7th St/Metro Center will be closed during our August 18 event. Along the Expo line, Pico Station and 7th St/Metro Center will be closed as well. Find out more

Metro Bike Share

There will be Metro Bikes at the Barnsdall Art Park and Walk of Fame Hubs available at a first-come, first-served basis. There are other bike share stations throughout Los Angeles. Visit this map to plan ahead metro.net/bikeshare or download the Metro Bike Share app. Pro tip: Register your TAP card for Metro Bike Share before you arrive at taptogo.net/metrobikeshare. Be sure to tag @BikeMetro on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!

WeHo Pedals Bike Share

WeHo Pedals Bike Share has stations at the Plummer Park and West Hollywood Hubs available on a first-come, first-served basis. There are several other stations throughout West Hollywood. Station locations available at: wehopedals.com/map.  Learn more online at wehopedals.com

Bike Rentals

Please note that CicLAvia does not provide bike rentals. Plan ahead and visit ciclavia.org/rentals for more information about bike rentals in Los Angeles County.

Feeder Rides and Walks

Join the Los Feliz Neighborhood Council on August 18 for a 2 mile feeder ride starting at the Rowena Reservoir or meet them at one of their stops along the way.

Start: Meet at 8:00am at the Rowena Reservoir
Reference Address: 3156 Rowena Ave, 90027

First Stop: 9:00am at Albertsons/The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
Reference Address: 2081 Hillhurst Ave, 90027
Enjoy coffee and a granola bar before starting the ride! 

Second Stop: 9:30am at the Elysian Masonic Lodge
Address: 1900 N Vermont Ave, 90027

End: Barnsdall Art Park Hub
Reference Address: 4800 Hollywood Blvd, 90027

View a map of the route here!

Bus Detours

All buses along the CicLAvia route will be detoured. Click here to view the list of Metro Bus Detours.

The PickUp, West Hollywood’s free weekend shuttle will not run during the CicLAvia street closure. On August 18, it will run along Santa Monica Boulevard from La Brea to Robertson from 6pm to midnight and will arrive at its stops every 15 minutes. For a detailed route map with stop locations, please visit www.wehopickup.com.

Parking Along the Route

Use ParkMe to find a lot along our route! There are several public parking lots located near our hubs. If planning to park in neighborhoods along the route, please make sure to read parking signs.

Parking in Los Angeles

6104 Hollywood Blvd - Open air - Pay lot - Opens at 10am
Enter on Gower (Hollywood Blvd entrance blocked) - .4mi from Hollywood Blvd Hub

6815 Hawthorn Ave - Open air - Pay lot - Opens at 8am 
Enter on Hawthorn (Highland Blvd entrance blocked) - .1mi from Walk of Fame Hub

McCadden Garage - 1729 N McCadden Pl - Underground - Pay lot - Opens 8am
.2mi from Walk of Fame Hub

Eastown Garage - 6201 Hollywood Blvd- Underground - Pay lot - Open 24/7
Enter on Argyle (Hollywood Blvd entrance blocked) - 175ft from route

Vine St Garage - 1627 Vine St - Underground - Pay lot - Open 24/7
Entrance on Vine - .1mi from route

1724 N Cahuenga Blvd - Open air - Pay lot - Opens at 9am
.1mi from route

1715 N Cahuenga Blvd - Open air - Pay lot - Opens at 9am
.1mi from route

1634 N Las Palmas Ave - Open air - Pay lot - Opens at 7am
.1mi from route

1721 N Las Palmas Ave - Underground - Pay lot - Opens at 7am
.1mi from route

1710 N Cherokee Ave - Parking Structure - Pay lot - Open 24/7
200ft from route

1639 Schrader Blvd - Open air - Pay lot - Opens 8am
200ft from route

1716 Whitley Ave - Open air - Pay lot - Open 24/7
.1mi from route

Parking in West Hollywood

West Hollywood Park 5-Story Lot - 625 N San Vicente Blvd - Parking structure - Open from 5am-2am
.3mi from West Hollywood Hub

Robertson Lot - 617 N Robertson Blvd - Open air - Pay lot - Open 24/7
.3mi from West Hollywood Hub

Kings Road Parking Garage - 8383 Santa Monica Blvd - Parking Structure - Pay lot - Opens at 8am
50ft from route

La Jolla Lot - 1044 N La Jolla Ave - Open air - Pay lot - Opens at 8am
200ft from route

City Hall Automated Garage - 1085 N Sweetzer Ave - Automated parking structure - Pay lot - Opens at 8am (this Sunday only!) - 200ft from route

 

Accessibility

CicLAvia welcomes everyone to our events and works to make each route accessible to all individuals.

CicLAvia utilizes the infrastructure of the city and county of Los Angeles so participants can enter or exit anywhere along the route, making use of streets, ramps, and sidewalks. When facilities are added to the route at Hubs (restrooms, water areas, etc.), they are all ADA compliant.

There are gradual inclines along each route and any portion deemed steep will have volunteers stationed to guide participants. While steep and congested areas are usually mandatory dismount zones, participants unable to dismount are not required to do so. 

Service animals are welcome.

Read more about event Hubs, elevation, getting around during a CicLAvia event, and parking along the route.

Hub Information

Hubs are resting and meeting points along the route. Each hub has free basic bike repair, bike parking, an information booth, CicLAvia merchandise, free drinking water, and ADA-compliant restrooms. Some hubs include additional programming and activities. 

Hub Addresses

Mileage Between Hubs

  • Barnsdall Art Park Hub to Hollywood Blvd Hub: 1.3 miles
  • Barnsdall Art Park Hub to Walk of Fame Hub: 2.8 miles
  • Barnsdall Art Park Hub to Plummer Park Hub: 4.4 miles
  • Barnsdall Art Park to West Hollywood Hub: 6.5 miles
  • Hollywood Blvd Hub to Walk of Fame Hub: 1.6 miles
  • Hollywood Blvd Hub to Plummer Park Hub: 3.1 miles
  • Hollywood Blvd Hub to West Hollywood Hub: 5.2 miles
  • Walk of Fame Hub to Plummer Park Hub: 1.6 miles
  • Walk of Fame Hub to West Hollywood Hub: 3.7 miles
  • Plummer Park Hub to West Hollywood Hub: 2.1 miles

Elevation 

The route has several gradual inclines over the course of 6.5 miles. There is a gradual incline from Santa Monica and San Vicente to Hollywood and Vine and then flattening out for the remainder of the route. Download a PDF of the CicLAvia elevation map.

Getting Around at CicLAvia

Participants with mobility limitations are welcome to use motorized wheelchairs, scooters, pedal-assist bikes, and adaptive bicycles.

Catch a free pedicab ride thanks to our friends at AARP California. Pedicab stops are located at each Hub's info booth and will travel between Hubs. Look for the pedicab stop sign at each Hub’s information booth. Pedicabs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Riders must be able to step into or transfer into the pedicab.

Parking Along the Route

These are flat, street-level parking areas that do not require the use of stairs, escalators or elevators. All lots are near the route. Use ParkMe to find other lots along our route!

Parking in Los Angeles

6104 Hollywood Blvd - Open air - Pay lot - Opens at 10am
Enter on Gower (Hollywood Blvd entrance blocked) - .4 miles from Hollywood Blvd Hub

6815 Hawthorn Ave - Open air - Pay lot - Opens at 8am 
Enter on Hawthorn (Highland Blvd entrance blocked- .1 mile from Walk of Fame Hub

1724 N Cahuenga Blvd - Open air - Pay lot - Opens at 9am
.1mi from route

1715 N Cahuenga Blvd - Open air - Pay lot - Opens at 9am
.1mi from route

1634 N Las Palmas Ave - Open air - Pay lot - Opens at 7am
.1mi from route

1639 Schrader Blvd - Open air - Pay lot - Opens 8am
200ft from route

1716 Whitley Ave - Open air - Pay lot - Open 24/7
.1mi  from route

Parking in West Hollywood

Robertson Lot - 617 N Robertson Blvd - Open air - Pay lot - Open 24/7
.3mi from West Hollywood Hub

La Jolla Lot - 1044 N La Jolla Ave - Open air - Pay lot - Opens at 8am
200ft from route

 

Business Participation

CicLAvia is one of the largest open streets events in the country—a free event, open to all. At CicLAvia, streets are car-free for individuals and families to explore by foot, bike, and other forms of non-motorized transport.

Is your business on or near the route? Here are some tips for engaging thousands of potential new customers.

Download Business Opportunity Flyer

Flyer in English

Folleto en Español

Как будет осуществляться пропуск и парковка машин

โอกาสทางธุรกิ จที่ CicLAvia

CicLAvia-ի գործարար հնարավորությունները

What will you See at CicLAvia?

  • Tens of thousands of participants on car-free streets from all over the region eager to explore the neighborhood
  • Happy people looking for their new favorite spot
  • Safe, fun, and family-oriented activities
  • Police, Sheriff and Traffic officers responsible for traffic and crowd control along the route
  • CicLAvia staff and volunteers assisting participants with questions and concerns along the route
  • Restrooms, free water, first aid, bike parking, and information booths at Hubs along the route

How to Take Advantage of the Thousands of Potential Customers Passing by your Door

  • Plan to be open the day of the event. Make your storefront visible with signs and banners.
  • Bring your business outside. If you have permission to use the sidewalk in front of your business, feel free to bring products, music, or seating outside. If you activate your sidewalk you must maintain a 4’ clearance for ADA access. (Please note that under the terms of CicLAvia’s permit, no stationary objects are allowed in the street.)
    • West Hollywood businesses located along the route are eligible to receive a fee-waiver to activate their storefront during the event. Contact Event and Film Services at 323.848.6447 or [email protected] by August 5.
  • Join the CicLAvia Savings Program. Businesses that offer a special discount on CicLAvia event days may be listed for free on our interactive digital map and the specials along the route page on our website. 
  • Help get the word out in advance. Put up a CicLAvia poster or give CicLAvia postcards to your customers! Contact us with suggestions or for more information.

Participate in the CicLAvia Savings Program

Is Your Business on or near the CicLAvia Route? Encourage participants to stop by on the day of the event by offering a special discount to CicLAvia participants.

We’ll highlight your family-friendly business (such as restaurants, movie theaters, toy stores, clothing shops, hair salons, banks, etc.) for free on the CicLAvia website (pending internal approval).

To join, follow these guidelines:

  • Offer a discount to customers during all business hours during CicLAvia.
  • Email us or call 213.355.8500 to share your discount offer by Wednesday, August 14. Make sure to provide your name, business name, business address, business contact info, email, website link (if applicable), and more info on your discount offer.

Street Closure Information

The route will be closed to vehicles from 7am to approximately 6pm on Sunday, August 18. Some streets near event Hubs may close as early as 6am. The event runs from 9am—4pm, and streets will be fully open to cars by approximately 6pm.

Cars can cross the route at selected major streets. Crossings are indicated on the CicLAvia—Meet the Hollywoods route map.

All other cross streets will be closed at the route. Streets adjacent to the route will remain open to local access for residents and businesses.

Parking Restrictions

No parking will be allowed on Santa Monica Blvd from San Vicente to La Brea from 4:00am-6:00pm on Sunday, August 18. No parking will be allowed on the remainder of the CicLAvia route (see map) from 1:00am–6:00pm on Sunday, August 18. Parking restrictions will be enforced and vehicles will be towed. Additional street parking near the route may be restricted. Please check posted parking restrictions in your neighborhood.

Vehicle Access

No vehicles are allowed on the route between 7am and approximately 6pm. There are crossing points at several intersections where vehicles can cross along the route. Crossings are indicated on the CicLAvia—Meet the Hollywoods route map.

Driveway Access

Please be aware that all driveways on the route will be blocked and inaccessible beginning at 7am on Sunday, August 18. If your vehicle is parked in your driveway and you need to use it after 7am on August 18, please park elsewhere as the vehicle will be inaccessible until approximately 6pm. Vehicles will not be allowed to enter or exit the route during this time. 

Bus Detours

All buses along the CicLAvia route will be detoured. Check back closer to the event to view detours for all buses along the route. Check your bus stop on Sunday, August 18, for posted signs outlining specific detours for your stop.

Parking Reimbursement

If you are a resident or business directly on the route, CicLAvia can reimburse you up to $20 per vehicle for any parking costs you incur from 8pm on Saturday, August 17, through 6pm on Sunday, August 18. For reimbursement, mail a copy of your parking receipt and proof of residence or employment to CicLAvia at 525 S Hewitt St, Los Angeles, CA 90013 or email [email protected] subject line: Parking Reimbursement.

 

Street Closures

route map

street closure grid

Please note that the CicLAvia event hours are from 9am to 4pm. Street closures will be in effect from 7am to approximately 6pm, with some streets near Hubs closing as early as 6am.

Interactive Digital Map

Use the CicLAvia digital map to plan which businesses, local gems, activities along the route and Hubs to check out during the event on August 18!

route map

Live/Work Along the Route

If you live/work along the route and want to know more about how CicLAvia will affect you, please download the CicLAvia route notification flyer which includes information on streets closures, parking restrictions, and parking options for residents and employees of local businesses.

Download Street Closure Notification Flyer

Street Closure Notification
Notificación de Cierre de Calles
ประกาศปดถนน วนอาทตยท
Փողոցների փակման ծանուցում
Оповещение о перекрытии улиц

Street Closures

The route will be closed to vehicles from 7am to approximately 6pm on Sunday, August 18. Some streets near event Hubs may close as early as 6am. The event runs from 9am—4pm, and streets will be fully open to cars by approximately 6pm.

Parking Restrictions

No parking will be allowed on Santa Monica Blvd from San Vicente to La Brea from 4:00am-6:00pm on Sunday, August 18. No parking will be allowed on the remainder of the CicLAvia route (see map) from 1:00am–6:00pm on Sunday, August 18. Parking restrictions will be enforced and vehicles will be towed. Additional street parking near the route may be restricted. Please check posted parking restrictions in your neighborhood.

Vehicle Access

No vehicles are allowed on the route between 7am and approximately 6pm. There are crossing points at several intersections where vehicles can cross along the route. Crossings are indicated on the CicLAvia—Meet the Hollywoods route map.

Driveway Access

Please be aware that all driveways on the route will be blocked and inaccessible beginning at 7am on Sunday, August 18. If your vehicle is parked in your driveway and you need to use it after 7am on August 18, please park elsewhere as the vehicle will be inaccessible until approximately 6pm. Vehicles will not be allowed to enter or exit the route during this time. 

Bus Detours

All buses along the CicLAvia route will be detoured. Click here to view the list of Metro Bus Detours. 

Check your bus stop on Sunday, August 18, for posted signs outlining specific detours for your stop.

The PickUp, West Hollywood’s free weekend shuttle will not run during the CicLAvia street closure. On August 18, it will run along Santa Monica Boulevard from La Brea to Robertson from 6pm to midnight and will arrive at its stops every 15 minutes. For a detailed route map with stop locations, please click here. 

Parking Reimbursement

If you are a resident or business directly on the route, CicLAvia can reimburse you up to $20 per vehicle for any parking costs you incur from 8pm on Saturday, August 17, through 6pm on Sunday, August 18. For reimbursement, mail a copy of your parking receipt and proof of residence or employment to CicLAvia at 525 S Hewitt St, Los Angeles, CA 90013.

 

Community Meeting

On Sunday, August 18, CicLAvia will temporarily remove cars from certain streets in East Hollywood, Hollywood, and West Hollywood and will open them up to pedestrians, strollers, bikes, and more from 9am–4pm for a car-free day.

Join us for a community meeting to learn about street closures, business opportunities, family activities, volunteer positions, and more. RSVP to attend by calling 213.355.8500 or emailing [email protected]. 

West Hollywood Community Meeting
Tuesday, July 9, 6:30–7:30pm
Plummer Park - Art Room 2
7377 Santa Monica Blvd West Hollywood, CA, 90046

Hollywood Community Meeting
Tuesday, July 16, 6:30-7:30pm
Hollywood Neighborhood City Hall
6501 Fountain Ave Los Angeles, CA, 90028

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Reuniónes de la Comunidad

El domingo, 18 de agosto, CicLAvia removerá los automóviles temporalmente de ciertas calles en East Hollywood, Hollywood y West Hollywood y las abrirá para los peatones, carriolas, bicicletas y más de 9am a 4pm para disfrutar un día sin automóviles.

Acompáñenos a nuestra reunión de la comunidad para que tenga información de las actividades familiares, oportunidades para los negocios y restaurantes, cuales calles serán afectadas por los cierres, oportunidades de ser voluntario, y más. Aparte su lugar por: llamando al 213.355.8500 o por correo electrónico, [email protected]. 

West Hollywood Community Meeting
martes, 9 de julio, 6:30–7:30pm
Plummer Park - Art Room 2
7377 Santa Monica Blvd West Hollywood, CA, 90046

Hollywood Community Meeting
martes, 16 de julio, 6:30-7:30pm
Hollywood Neighborhood City Hall
6501 Fountain Ave Los Angeles, CA, 90028

 

 

Specials Along the Route

Check out the specials, deals, and discounts along the August 18 CicLAvia route! Want to add a special for your business? Join the CicLAvia Savings Program!

Pop Obscure Records

5215 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Event Special: 10% off entire purchase.

Tabula Rasa Bar

5125 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Event Special: $5 lager/IPA, $6 sparkling wine/rosé for participants and free bites of pretzels all day! Open early at 10am. Pop-up by Lowkey Burrito. 

Martlet Tattoo Parlor

5225 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Event Special: Special tattoos and discounts for CicLAvia participants.

The Second City Hollywood

6560 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Event Special: 

Free show: The Really Awesome Improv Show, a fast-paced, high-energy improv comedy show for all ages at 12pm. Stop by all day for free tickets and workshop coupons!

LA Fly Rides

5562 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Event Special: Raffle of Tern bikes and kids bikes.

Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions (LACE)

6522 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Stop by this contemporary art gallery and enjoy their exhibit offered during CicLAvia (and through September 1, 2019), To Oblivion: The Speculator's Eden by Sandra de la Loza. 

Division 3 Hollywood

5907 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Event Special: Free drip coffee with a purchase of any sandwich. Special biscuit: hot chicken with honey. 

Le Bon Garçon

5158 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Event Special: Serving Lazy Sundae shaved ice during CicLAvia. The first 100 people who come in will get a free 2 oz bag of salted caramel with their Lazy Sundae.

M-A-P Meat and Provisions

5652/4 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Event Special: Show your helmet and get 15% off.

Bolt

5648 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Event Special: Show your helmet and get 15% off.

Madame Tussauds

6933 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Event Special: 50% discount, use code cicla online or in-person.

Wanderlust Hollywood

1357 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Event Special: New student yoga special: $45 + buy one get one for a friend or family. $2 off cafe smoothie.

60Out Escape Rooms

7270 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Event Special: Use promo code WHCC for $15 off any game at the Melrose location (Jumanji excluded). *Promo for one time use, good for up to two years*

Empire Barbers

5658 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Event Special: $5 off haircuts.

Bikes and Hikes LA

8250 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Event Special: Rent a bike for a day, receive a helmet + bottle of water. Bike rental includes VIP access to party featuring breakfast, lunch, and music.

Sharky's

1716 N Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028

Event Special: Sharky's Burrito (chicken) or a bean and cheese burrito (vegan) and drink for $10. For in-restaurant orders only. 

Scum & Villainy Cantina

6377 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Event Special: 10% off for CicLAvia participants + two Tron-themed specialty drinks during CicLAvia. Opening early at 12pm. 

Bar Harlowe

7321 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046

Event Special: Extension of bar to outside and a 'Make Your Own Patron Margarita" bicycle. "Blend Your Own" Margaritas $8. Truly Hard Seltzers $5. Also offering a variety of quick grab, pre-built menu options: Mini Charcuterie, Ginger Melon Salad Cup, Hare’s Hill Cobb, Truffle Fry Cones, Sliders, Pretzel Pizza.

My 12 Step Store

8730 Santa Monica Blvd Suite C, West Hollywood CA 90069

Event Special: New Store Open House SALE with 10–50% off select gifts and books + 
complimentary water.

Huntees

7317 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046

Event Special: Sample sale: shirts starting at $10 and mugs starting at $5.

Pacific Pawnbrokers/Pacific Jewelry & Loans

7400 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90046

Event Special: 5–10% discount on select items + music, drinks and snacks.

Ethos Contemporary Art

1233 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

Event Special: Artist demos at the gallery and a special discount.

Rounderbum

802 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Event Special: 20% off for CicLAvia participants (for in-store purchases only).

Yardbird Southern Table & Bar

8500 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Event Special: Free dessert with any entree when you show your helmet.

Kitchen24 (two locations)

Location 1: 8575 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Location 2: 1608 N Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 (off the route)

Event Special: PBR & Sliders for $12 + bike parking. 

Rocco's WeHo

8900 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Event Special: DJ + various food and drink specials.

Activities Along the Route

 Activities on Route

Activities abound on this route connecting the City of West Hollywood and its Los Angeles neighbors to the east—the communities of Hollywood, East Hollywood, Thai Town, and Little Armenia. You can also check out shops, eateries, local gems, and activities along the route using our interactive digital map.

Pick up a field guide during the event for a map and full list of activities.

Download Field Guide

Hubs

All Hubs will have restrooms, bike repair, free water, first aid, and bike parking. Catch a free pedi-cab—brought to you by AARP Los Angeles—to experience the adventure of CicLAvia in a whole new way! Pedicab stops are available at each info booth—just look for the sign!

Activities Along the Route

West Hollywood Hub
8800 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood 90069

  • Leave your mark on a community art bike by CicLAvia and Pure Cycle. 
  • Visit the LACMA booth to learn what’s happening this summer at the museum and join teaching artists for a family-friendly, drop-in art workshop focused on printmaking.
  • Stop by the LA County Registrar and West Hollywood City Clerk’s booth to make sure you’re registered to vote!
  • Don’t miss the public art in West Hollywood! Visit two sculptures in the median by Peter Shire, a Los Angeles artist who is most recognized for being a member of the postmodern Italian design group Memphis.

Near the Hub

  • The City of West Hollywood takes pride in its public art programs (Art on the Outside and Urban Art) and continues to improve the public realm with temporary and permanent art installations throughout the city. For more information visit: weho.org/arts. Keep an eye out for the Virginia Court Motel Diver at Santa Monica Blvd and Holloway, a reproduction of an iconic neon sign from the 1950s.
  • Check out the live muralist on the corner of Santa Monica Blvd and Sweetzer. Artist Mike Stilkey will be actively painting a new mural on the side of West Hollywood’s City Hall. The mural, titled You’re All Welcome Here illustrates the City’s all-inclusive joie de vivre. The City is one that celebrates its people, their spirit and energy, and their uniqueness’s and talents. In this work, unique animal characters dance together exuberantly atop a rainbow crosswalk. Each character is singular in their appearance while simultaneously exuding connection in unison with each other.

Activities on Route

Plummer Park Hub
7377 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood 90046

  • Relax in the AARP play zone while catching up over vintage board games. Fun for all ages!
  • Visit the LA Ranger Troca, a food truck turned mobile visitor center for the Santa Monica Mountains. Learn more about the National Parks Services programs, then scale their 25' rock wall.
  • Does your child need a helmet? Stop by the California Highway Patrol booth and get fitted for a free kids helmet (while supplies last).
  • Drag Queen Story Hour is just what it sounds like—drag queens reading stories for all ages. Stop by at 10am, 12pm, and 2pm, and enjoy stories read by Pickle, Miss Barbie Q, and Devan M.
  • Stop by the WeHo Rec Expo (11am–1pm) and experience the popular programs offered by the City of West Hollywood’s Recreation Services Division as they transform Plummer Park into a playground with music, giveaways, and family-friendly activities!
  • Don’t miss ‘Yolki Palki’ by Los Angeles artist Tanya Brodsky, a collection of brightly colored sculptures that don’t quite work as playground equipment: each one is too tall, too short, missing key elements, or installed at an absurd relationship to the one next to it.
Activities on Route

Walk of Fame Hub
6815 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles 90028

  • Check out the latest in folding bikes from TERN.
  • Make sure to visit the Capital One booth for amazing giveaways, games, and prizes.
  • Plug into the charging station at the LADWP Solar Trailer and let the sun repower your phone.
  • Sign up for a free Los Angeles Public Library card and look for the roaming Book Bike distributing free books to people with library cards.
  • Join the Skateside to learn basic skateboarding skills.
  • The Metro Bike Share team will be on site with a pop up bike share station. And get ready for your close up—the team is also bringing the brand new Metro Bike Share photo station.
  • Rest or play at the Go Human parklets, alongside games with trivia and fun facts. Go Human is showcasing temporary features that make the streets safer and more enjoyable for walking and biking.

Near the Hub

  • Check out the Hollywood Farmers’ Market at Hollywood and Ivar (open 8am-1pm). Grab lunch from a variety of prepared food vendors and stock up on delicious produce. Free bike valet available.
  • Stop by the Hollywood Heritage Preservation Resource Center at 6411 Hollywood Blvd to see the “Hollywood in Miniature” display, a small-scale replica of Hollywood in the late 1930s (11am–4pm).

Activities Along the Route

Hollywood Blvd Hub
5700 Hollywood Blvd, LA CA 90028

  • In the spirit of celebrated artist and activist Corita Kent, join Corita Art Center for a day of art making and community action.
  • Stop by the Thousand Safety Checkpoint to get your helmet fitted. Check your brakes, tire pressure, and saddle height—and learn other bike safety tips.
  • Visit the Walk ‘n Rollers Creation Station! Unleash your inner artist with family friendly activities including custom button making, spoke card and race plate design, and helmet decorating.
  • Capture a snapshot of your day at the Las Fotos Project photo booth.

Near the Hub

  • Check out the JUMP by Uber demo area at Gower St and Hollywood Blvd to try out JUMP’s electric bikes and scooters and pick up some swag.

Activities on Route

Barnsdall Art Park Hub
4800 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

  • Metro will be on site with a Metro Bike Share Station, information booths, and a lounge area to relax and play games.
  • Visit Barnsdall Art Park or a great view of the Griffith Park Observatory. Check out the façade of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House and explore the LA Municipal Art Gallery’s current exhibit, Offal (open from 11am–4pm).
  • Complete the kids bike safety skills course and get a free helmet (while supplies last) courtesy of CicLAvia.
  • The Mayor’s Great Streets Initiative invites you to their pop-up parklet! Learn about the newly selected Round 3 Great Streets Challenge corridors, participate in mapping demonstrations, and learn about DIY improvements for your favorite street.
  • Listen to tunes powered by the sun with Solar DJs, the SYCONS.
  • Grab a bite at some of LA’s best food trucks!

Rentals

Want to ride a bike, rollerblade, or skateboard at CicLAvia, but don't own your own equipment? Not a problem! Below is a list of some bike and skate shops throughout the county that offer rentals. We are constantly updating our this list. So, if you notice that we're missing anything, know of a shop that rents bikes, or one you'd like to see listed, let us know. 

Please remember, bikes are not required to participate in CicLAvia! You can walk, run, skate, scoot, take a pedicab or rollerblade. Anything that is people-powered is allowed. If you decide to rent, be sure to call ahead and pay for your reservation in advance, as rentals have been known to sell out on CicLAvia Sundays.

CicLAvia–South LA Bike rentals on December 3rd:

CicLAvia has partnered with Unlimited Biking to provide on site bike rentals on 12/3 with pick up and drop off at the Expo Park Hub! You can reserve a bike in advance here for 2-hour, 4-hour, or entire day time slots. A limited number of bikes will be available to rent at the Expo Park Hub on a first come, first served basis. Helmet rental is complementary. 
Metro Bike Share will also have a pop up bike station at the Leimert Park Hub with rentals available on a first come basis.

Los Angeles Rentals by Neighborhood

List of shops that offer rentals, sorted alphabetically by neighborhood.

Beverly Hills / West Hollywood

Culver City

Downtown / Central LA

  • Coco’s Variety Store | 2427 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90039 | 323.664.7400
  • DTLA Bikes | 425 S Broadway (at 4th), Los Angeles, CA 90013 | 213.533.8000
    • Offers a fleet of more than 200 bikes that are ready to ride
    • Also offers helmets
  • Just Ride Los Angeles | 1626 S Hill St (at Venice Blvd), Los Angeles, CA 90015 | 213.745.6783
    • In order to ensure availability, please reserve up to 3 days in advance
    • Also offers locks and helmets
  • LA Golden Bicycles | 40001 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90010 | 213.739.9911
  • Ride on Bike Shop/Co-op | 4319 Degnan Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008 | 323.903.5043

Foothills

  • Incycle | 501 W Arrow Hwy, San Dimas, CA 91773 | 909.592.2181 

Glendale / Atwater Village

Long Beach / San Pedro

  • Pedal Movement | 223 E 1st St, Long Beach, CA 90802 | 562.436.2453 
  • Wheel Fun Rentals | 429 Shoreline Village Dr, Ste G, Long Beach, CA 90802 | 562.951.3857

Marina Del Ray

San Fernando Valley

  • Retro Xpress Bicycles | 14508 Victory Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91401 | 818.200.9463
  • Trek Bicycle Westlake Village | 3835 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Unit K
    Westlake Village, CA 91362 | 805.251.0946
  • Wheel Fun Rentals | 6300 Balboa Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91316 | 818.212.4263
    • A wide range of bikes are available including cruisers, choppers, tandems, and surreys

San Gabriel Valley

  • Incycle | 175 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105 | 626.577.0440
  • Velo Pasadena Inc | 2562 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107 | 626.304.0064

Santa Monica

Venice

West LA

  • UCLA Bike Shop | 2131 John Wooden Ctr, Los Angeles, CA 90095 | 310.206.7219

Bike Delivery

  • Synaptic Cycles | Los Angeles road bike rentals, delivered to your door for free | 949.484.6409

How to Participate

CicLAvia provides an opportunity to connect with Angelenos and communities throughout Los Angeles County in an entirely new way.

Participants are invited to walk, bike, skate, run, and enjoy the open streets on select Sundays! CicLAvia works hard to provide a safe and secure environment for all participants. By familiarizing yourself with the following information, you can help make CicLAvia a great event for everyone.

As consideration for being allowed to participate in a CicLAvia, all participants are deemed to have released from liability and waived any right to sue its organizers, their employees, officers, volunteers and agents from any and all claims, including claims of negligence, resulting in any physical injury, illness (including death) or economic loss suffered as a result of participating in this CicLAvia.

By participating in a CicLAvia event, each participant understands that there are risks, such as physical and/or psychological injury, pain, suffering, illness, disfigurement, temporary or permanent disability, death or economic loss. These injuries or outcomes may arise from a participant’s or other’s actions, inactions, or negligence, or the condition of the location (s) or facility (ies). Nonetheless, participants assume all known and unknown risks of participation in CicLAvia.

The Basics

  • CicLAvia is FREE!
  • CicLAvia lasts from 9am to 4pm* (*February and December routes end at 3pm due to Daylight Savings Time)
  • CicLAvia closes streets to car traffic and opens them for people to walk, skate, bike, play, and explore parts of Los Angeles County.
  • CicLAvia is not a race! There's no starting point or finish line—begin where you like and enjoy the day your way.
  • CicLAvia traffic flows in two directions, just like regular traffic. Check out more rules of the route.

Timing Your Trip

CicLAvia lasts from 9am–4pm* (*February and December routes end at 3pm due to Daylight Savings Time)

Please budget your time accordingly. Make sure you return to your point of origin or final destination by 4pm to avoid car traffic when the route reopens. 

Share the Road

Cars are not allowed at CicLAvia, but any other form of non-motorized transportation is. Be aware of how people around you are traveling—biking, walking, skating, etc.—and respect their right to the road.

Monitored Intersections

Police, transit officers, and volunteers will be at crossing intersections to monitor the flow of participant and car traffic. Riders and pedestrians must stop at car and pedestrian intersections when told to do so.

Speed

Please monitor your speed going downhill. Also, stay within the speed of the flow of traffic when it is too congested to pass.

Dismounts

There are often mandatory dismount locations. There will be signs at the dismount locations and volunteers instructing riders to dismount. 

What To Bring

  • Helmet: We highly recommend that everyone planning to come on a bike, scooter, skateboard, rollerblades, skates, and other wheeled forms of people-powered mobility wear a helmet at CicLAvia. Don’t worry- we are big fans of helmet hair. Helmets are required by California law for all kids under 18 if they are on a bike, scooter, skateboard, skates, or other types of geared or wheeled transportation.
  • Water bottle: Bring a reusable water bottle. We offer water refill stations at each Hub.
  • Sun protection: Bring your favorite hat and apply sunscreen.

Biking with Children

Our friends at REI have a comprehensive information and video page about biking with children. Please take the time to review this information if you plan to enjoy CicLAvia with children. 

Experienced Riders Recommended

CicLAvia is not an ideal place to teach a child, or an adult, how to ride due to the heavy flow of bike, board, and pedestrian traffic. While we encourage participants of all ages and skill levels, we strongly suggest that children and all participants learn the basics of bike riding before participating in the event route.

At CicLAvia, the Safety and Well-Being of our Participants is our Primary Concern

We work closely with local authorities to provide as safe and secure an environment as possible. We also partner with other local agencies that provide additional security elements along the route and at public transit locations.

Law Enforcement and Emergency Personnel

The Los Angeles Police Department provides a strong security presence at CicLAvia. In addition, there are emergency medical technicians stationed at each Hub, and other response personnel is available along the route.

In case of an accident, go to the nearest Hub to report it to a staff member. If you are between Hubs, look for the nearest uniformed officer, responder, or event staff member.

If you notice any suspicious activity or a suspicious package, immediately report it to the nearest staff member or uniformed officer.

Contact Staff and Volunteers

Staff can be identified by the t-shirt that says STAFF on the back. Volunteers can be identified by the t-shirt that says VOLUNTEER on the back. 

Staff members and volunteers can assist you in finding the answers to questions and help find the right person to respond to emergencies. If you are missing a member of your party, have been in a minor accident, or have been part of an incident, please contact staff at the nearest Hub. This is often the fastest way to ensure police officers or emergency personnel respond to the situation rapidly and effectively.

*February and December routes end at 3pm due to Daylight Savings Time

Rain or Shine

CicLAvia will go on, rain or shine! Here are some things to keep in mind when riding or rolling in wet conditions.

  • Slow down. It’s easier to lose traction, especially in turns, when the road is wet. Avoid sharp turns and high speed turns so your bike won’t slide out from under you.

  • Skidding is more likely when the road is wet. Modulate your braking to avoid a skid.

  • Give yourself extra time and distance to stop.

  • Rim brake users, remember your rims are wet so it takes a little longer for your brake pads to catch. Pumping your brakes will help.

  • Be more cautious on (or avoid) surfaces that are extra slippery when wet. Such surfaces may include metal plates, manhole covers, train tracks, storm grates, and street “paint”.

  • Avoid riding through standing water or piles of wet leaves, which might conceal road defects.

  • Visibility is reduced when it’s raining. Wear bright, reflective clothing and use front and rear lights to help you see and be seen (even during the day).

Tips provided by our friends at The Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition.
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