LA in a Day from Palm Springs: Hollywood Walk of Fame & beaches

See six LA landmarks in twelve hours, from the Hollywood Walk of Fame to the Pacific Ocean

A private full-day tour from Palm Springs to Los Angeles with a live English-speaking guide, covering the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Griffith Observatory, Rodeo Drive, The Grove, Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach. You depart at 9am and return around 9pm. The itinerary is flexible, so you can spend more time at stops that interest you most. Meals are your own cost. Groups range from one to ten people depending on the option you choose.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Griffith Observatory1h · entry included
2. Hollywood Walk of Fame1h · entry included
3. The Grove1h · entry included
4. Venice Beach1h · entry included

Full day Los Angeles sightseeing

• Depart from Palm Springs at 9:00 AM
• Visit Griffith Observatory
• Walk Hollywood Walk of Fame
• Shop and eat at The Grove
• Explore Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive
• Visit Santa Monica Pier
• See Venice Beach boardwalk
• Return to Palm Springs around 9:00 PM

The experience

You leave Palm Springs at 9am in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle and spend the day moving through LA's most recognizable neighborhoods. The route takes in Griffith Observatory (a 67,000-square-foot public observatory and planetarium that draws 1.6 million visitors a year), then moves to the Hollywood Walk of Fame for a walk among the stars embedded in the pavement. From there the tour reaches Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills for window-shopping at the world's most prominent storefronts, and The Grove, an outdoor shopping mall in West Hollywood with a food court if you want to grab lunch on your own.

The afternoon shifts toward the coast. You'll reach Santa Monica Pier, the western terminus of Route 66, where you can watch the energy of the boardwalk and amusement rides, then finish at Venice Beach to explore the shops and boardwalk along the Pacific. The guide adjusts the pace and time spent at each stop based on what interests you. If you want to linger at the Santa Monica Pier or spend extra time photographing the Hollywood Sign, the itinerary moves with you. You return to Palm Springs around 9pm depending on traffic.

The tour runs as a private booking, so you're not sharing the vehicle or the guide's attention with strangers. Your group size determines the vehicle: groups of one to four, five to seven, or eight to ten people each have their own option. Pickup from your Palm Springs hotel is included. You'll need to arrange and pay for any meals during the day.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from Palm Springs.
• private vehicle with air conditioning.
• live English-speaking guide for the full day.
• stops at Griffith Observatory, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive, The Grove, Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach.

Options for this experience

3 options

Booking for 1 to 4 peopleUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English · 09:00Pickup and drop-off are included. Questions? Text or contact the operator through the booking platform. Duration: 12 hours. We will collect you at 9 am and head to LA, arriving around 11 am, then spend the whole day sightseeing. Pickup is included.

Booking for 5 to 7 peopleUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English · 09:00The tour departs at 9 am. Pickup is included.

Booking for 8 to 10 peopleUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English · 09:00Includes pickup

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Joshua Tree Tours and Experiences, LLC

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see LA's major landmarks in a single day without driving yourself or navigating between neighborhoods. The twelve-hour commitment and flexible itinerary suit travelers who want a comprehensive overview and the freedom to linger where they choose, rather than a fixed schedule that rushes through each stop.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Griffith Observatory and why is it on this tour?

Griffith Observatory is a 67,000-square-foot public observatory and planetarium that combines exhibition space with working telescope access. It's the most-visited public observatory in the world, drawing 1.6 million visitors annually, and gives you a sense of LA's cultural landmarks beyond the beaches and shopping districts.

Can I spend more time at certain stops if I want to?

Yes. The itinerary is flexible, so you can customize how long you stay at each location. If you want to spend extra time at the Santa Monica Pier, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, or any other stop, the guide adjusts the schedule to fit your interests.

Does the tour include meals?

No, meals are not included. You'll be responsible for paying for any food or drinks you buy during the day. The Grove has a food court if you want to grab lunch there, and there are restaurants and cafes throughout the route.

What time do we leave Palm Springs and when do we return?

The tour departs Palm Springs at 9am and returns around 9pm, depending on traffic. The full day is twelve hours, though the actual return time can shift based on LA traffic conditions and how long you spend at each stop.

Is this tour private, or will I be sharing the vehicle with other groups?

This is a private tour, so your group travels alone in the vehicle with your own guide. You choose the group size option that fits your party: one to four people, five to seven, or eight to ten.