While the Santa Monica stairs may be known to many locals as a popular place to work out, it is a hidden treasure for those unfamiliar to Los Angeles.
If you are vacationing in LA and looking for a nice outdoor venue to burn some calories, let me introduce you to the Santa Monica Stairs.
Whenver I go on vacation, I overeat. And while the hotel generally has a standard gym, it doesn't give you the experience of a local and ability to enjoy the city.
In this locale, there are two sets of stairs: one that is wooden and a straight shoot up and another that winds up back in forth. Personally, I prefer the straight shot up, as the many switch backs end up leaving me feeling dizzy.
The beauty of the stairs is that you can go at your own pace and still get an amazing work out. You can grab a friend and chat while walking up the stairs, or grab your Ipod and really just go for it.
The stairs are steep and endless, and after a couple of reps, you will be wondering what you got yourself into. But the view of the ocean and the surrounding houses atop the hills are reward enough once you reach the top.
The stairs are located just east of 4th Street on Adelaide Drive and less then a mile from Ocean Ave. The close proximity to the ocean allows for a nice cool down run or walk for another beautiful view and a great end to the intense work out.
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Don't forget- you can see lots o' celebs on the Santa Monica stairs. Confirmed I've seen Jessica Alba (hot) and Woody Hareleson (not as hot).
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