Los Angeles Helicopter Tour Private Flight & Champagne

Fly over L.A.'s landmarks and touch down on a private Malibu peak

A private helicopter tour of Los Angeles includes 50 minutes in the air and 30 to 45 minutes on the ground at a scenic Malibu landing pad, with views of Santa Monica Pier, the Hollywood Sign, Getty Center, Venice Beach, Sunset Strip, Beverly Hills and celebrity homes. Champagne and water are included. Minimum age is 21. The tour operates subject to weather and federal airspace restrictions, which occasionally close routes when VIPs visit or during sports events.

Step-by-step itinerary

Helicopter tour and Malibu landing

• Fly over Malibu coastline
• See Malibu Pier and Surfrider Beach
• View Santa Monica Pier and Pacific Wheel
• Fly by Getty Center
• See Venice Beach from above
• Fly by Hollywood Sign
• Fly along Sunset Blvd to Hollywood
• Fly over Beverly Hills
• Fly over Sunset Strip
• Land on private Malibu hilltop pad

The experience

The flight departs and returns to the same pad, climbing over the Pacific coastline toward Malibu's Pier and Surfrider Beach before banking east across Santa Monica Pier and the Pacific Wheel. From there the route carries you over Venice Beach, then inland past the Getty Center perched above Greater Los Angeles, the Hollywood Sign, Sunset Strip, and Beverly Hills. The whole arc takes 50 minutes in the air.

You land on a private hilltop in Malibu where you'll spend 30 to 45 minutes on the ground. The landing site is public land with permission granted for the tour. A picnic table sits there, though hikers may also be present and the exact landing position can shift. Bring closed-toe shoes for the uneven terrain and layer your clothing. The coast can swing from hot to cool in a single day.

Champagne is served to passengers 21 and over. Non-alcoholic refreshments are available on request. A live English-speaking guide flies with you. The tour requires a minimum of two passengers per booking and is subject to weather cancellation. If poor conditions ground the flight, you can reschedule or receive a full refund. Federal airspace restrictions occasionally close routes without warning: Dodgers and Rams games restrict flights over downtown and the stadiums, and VIP visits can shut down entire zones for 24 to 48 hours.

What’s included

• 50-minute helicopter flight with live English-speaking guide.
• 30 to 45 minutes at the private Malibu landing pad.
• champagne for passengers 21 and over.
• bottled water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:00, 16:00 and 17:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by GROUP 3 HELICOPTERS

Is this one for you?This private tour seats a small group and lands on a Malibu hilltop, so you get both the aerial views of L.A.'s landmarks and time on the ground to step out and breathe the coast. Book it if you want the full experience, not just the flyover.

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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. No refund if you cancel.

What will I see on the helicopter flight over Los Angeles?

The route passes over Malibu's coastline and Surfrider Beach, Santa Monica Pier and the Pacific Wheel, Venice Beach, the Getty Center, the Hollywood Sign, Sunset Strip, and Beverly Hills, plus celebrity homes scattered across the city.

How long do I spend on the ground at the Malibu landing site?

The landing lasts 30 to 45 minutes on a private hilltop pad where you can step out and take in the views. The total tour time is about 2 hours from arrival to departure.

What's included in the helicopter tour?

The tour includes the 50-minute flight, champagne for guests 21 and over, bottled water, and the time on the ground at the Malibu pad. A live English-speaking guide flies with you.

What happens if the weather is bad on my tour date?

Tours are subject to weather conditions. If poor weather forces a cancellation, you can choose an alternative date or receive a full refund.

Are there any restrictions on who can fly?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health. Minimum age is 21. For safety reasons, passengers cannot weigh more than 300 pounds. Those over 250 pounds should contact the operator before booking. All passenger heights and weights must be provided at booking to ensure proper weight distribution in the aircraft.