LA, Hollywood & Beach Tour with Hotel Pickup: 11 Stops

See ten landmarks without planning the route or the drive.

A guided Los Angeles city tour with hotel pickup covers Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Griffith Park, downtown's Historic Core, and the coast in a single day. The driver provides live narration while the van moves between stops, and you choose how long to linger at each one. The tour runs 7.5 hours and fits up to 23 travelers. Pickup is available from most hotels in the Los Angeles area, and you can select your neighborhood at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Historic Corepass by
2. Griffith Observatory30m
3. Hollywood Walk of Fame30m
4. TCL Chinese Theatre15m
5. Los Angeles Original Farmers Market45m
6. The Grove15m
7. Santa Monica Beach and Pierpass by
8. Third Street Promenadepass by
9. Venice Beach45m

Explore Los Angeles iconic sights

• Hotel pickup in Los Angeles
• See LA Live, Staples Center, Olvera Street, Disney Concert Hall, Music Center
• Visit Olvera Street marketplace
• Explore Griffith Park and Observatory
• Walk Hollywood Walk of Fame
• Visit TCL Chinese Theatre handprints
• Shop and eat at Original Farmers Market
• Visit The Grove shopping complex
• Stroll Rodeo Drive boutiques
• Pass by Santa Monica Pier
• Pass by Third Street Promenade
• Visit Venice Beach boardwalk and attractions

The experience

The day starts at your hotel. A driver picks you up in a luxury Sprinter van or minibus with leather seats, then heads downtown to the Historic Core. You'll pass LA Live, the Staples Center, Disney Concert Hall and the Music Center. From there the route swings to Olvera Street, the pedestrian marketplace known as the birthplace of Los Angeles, before climbing into Griffith Park to see the Griffith Observatory and views of the Hollywood Sign.

The tour moves into Hollywood proper: you walk the Hollywood Walk of Fame among the embedded stars, then stop at the TCL Chinese Theatre to see the handprints and footprints of actors like Marilyn Monroe and Tom Hanks pressed into the forecourt. Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills comes next. The route takes you through the exclusive shopping strip where high-end boutiques line the street. A stop at the Original Farmers Market and The Grove shopping complex gives you a chance to grab food or browse, then the itinerary heads west toward the coast.

The final stretch covers the beach neighborhoods: Santa Monica Pier with its small amusement park and ocean views, Third Street Promenade for shopping and dining, and Venice Beach, where the boardwalk draws street performers, artists and the famous Muscle Beach. The driver narrates throughout and you control the pace: spend extra time at stops that interest you, move faster through others. The van returns you to your hotel by early evening.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and dropoff within your selected neighborhood.
• a driver and live guide speaking English.
• a luxury Sprinter van or minibus with leather seats.
• stops at the Hollywood Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theatre, Griffith Observatory, Rodeo Drive, the Original Farmers Market, The Grove, Santa Monica Pier, Third Street Promenade, and Venice Beach.
• narration about each neighborhood and landmark as you travel.

Options for this experience

8 options

Area of Santa MonicaGuide in English · 09:30Only pick this option if your hotel is in the Santa Monica Area. Pickup is included.

Region of El SegundoGuide in English · 08:45Only pick this option if your hotel is in the El Segundo Area. Pickup is included.

Manhattan Beach DistrictGuide in English · 08:45Only pick this option if your hotel is in the Manhattan Beach Area. Pickup is included.

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LAX AreaGuide in English · 09:00Only pick this option if your hotel is in the LAX Area. Pickup is included.

Marina del Rey VicinityGuide in English · 09:00Only pick this option if your hotel is in the Marina del Rey Area. Pickup is included.

Downtown LA ZoneGuide in English · 10:00Only pick this option if your hotel is in the Downtown LA Area. Pickup is included.

Venice Beach LocaleGuide in English · 09:15Only pick this option if your hotel is in the Venice Beach Area. Pickup is included.

Redondo Beach ZoneGuide in English · 08:30Only pick this option if your hotel pickup is in the Redondo Beach Area. Pickup is included.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 10:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (10 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Child (2 to 9 years)

GroupUp to 23

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by LA VIP Tours & Charters

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to see the major Los Angeles landmarks in one day without renting a car or planning the route yourself. The driver handles navigation and timing, and the leather-seated van means you're not standing in traffic or managing public transit between stops.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 9 years).

What is the Hollywood Walk of Fame like when we stop there?

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a stretch of pavement embedded with brass stars honoring entertainers. The TCL Chinese Theatre stop lets you see the handprints and footprints of famous actors pressed into the forecourt outside the building.

Can I eat lunch during this tour?

The itinerary includes scheduled stops at the Original Farmers Market and The Grove, both places with food vendors and restaurants where you can purchase meals and drinks. The tour does not include meals, but time is built in to buy food at these stops.

Does the tour include Griffith Observatory entry?

Griffith Observatory is a stop on the route where you see the building and the views of the Hollywood Sign from Griffith Park. The tour does not include paid admission to go inside the observatory itself.

How many people typically ride on this tour?

The tour accommodates up to 23 travelers per departure, traveling together in the same van with the guide providing live narration for the group.

What if I'm staying in a different part of Los Angeles? Is pickup still available?

Pickup is available from most hotels in the Los Angeles area. You select your neighborhood (Marina del Rey, Venice Beach, LAX, El Segundo, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Downtown LA, or Santa Monica) at checkout, and the driver collects you from your hotel within that zone.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

All areas and surfaces on the tour are wheelchair accessible. Standard vehicles are not wheelchair accessible, but the operator can arrange a bus with a wheelchair lift for ADA requirements. Contact them at (800)-438-1814 when booking.