Los Angeles: Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Beaches 7.5-Hour Tour

Seven and a half hours hitting Santa Monica, Venice, Hollywood and the sign itself

You get a full-day loop through LA's main sights without arranging transport, parking or timing yourself between neighborhoods. The guide handles the route, the bus handles the driving, and you handle lunch at the Farmers Market. Hotel pickup saves you the first leg if your hotel qualifies, or you can start in Santa Monica and skip the pickup wait entirely.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Santa Monica Beach and Pier30m
2. Venice Beach35m
3. Rodeo Drive40m
4. Los Angeles Original Farmers Market45m
5. The Grove15m
6. Sunset Strippass by
7. Whisky a Go Gopass by
8. Viper Roompass by
9. Griffith Park15m
10. Griffith Observatory15m
11. Hollywood Signpass by
12. Hollywood Walk of Fame45m

Explore LA iconic sights and beaches

• Visit Santa Monica Beach and Pier
• Explore Venice Beach Boardwalk
• Window shop on Rodeo Drive
• Lunch at Farmers Market at the Grove
• Shop at The Grove
• Pass by Sunset Strip and music venues
• Stop at Griffith Park for Hollywood Sign views
• Visit Griffith Observatory exhibits
• Walk Hollywood Walk of Fame and see theatres

The experience

Your guide will probably make a joke about traffic the moment you get on the bus. That's how these LA tours start. Someone local who knows the city's rhythm, not just its landmarks, pointing out which freeway to avoid and why the Farmers Market lunch stop is actually the best part of the day. The tour runs 7.5 hours total, and you'll spend it moving through the parts of Los Angeles that actually feel like Los Angeles: the pier at Santa Monica where the Route 66 sign still stands, the Venice Beach boardwalk with its muscle heads and street artists, then inland to Rodeo Drive where the storefronts are so polished they look fake.

What makes this different from a self-guided day is the timing and the stops. You're not figuring out parking or transit between Santa Monica and Beverly Hills. The air-conditioned bus does that, and your guide fills the drive with actual information instead of silence. You'll see the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Grauman's Chinese Theatre on foot, spend time at Griffith Park looking at the Hollywood Sign from the closest point a vehicle can reach, and pass the Sunset Strip's famous venues (Whisky a Go Go, the Viper Room) without having to hunt for them. The one-hour lunch break happens at the Farmers Market at the Grove, where you buy your own meal from dozens of vendors (tacos, sushi, pizza, salads), so you're not eating what the tour company chose for you.

The group stays small, and the guides are LA natives, which means they actually live here and can tell you which coffee shop is worth the line and which celebrity sighting story is real. Hotel pickup is available if your hotel falls within their service area (you'll need to confirm that when you book), though if you choose the Santa Monica departure option instead, you skip the 30 minutes to 1.5 hours of waiting while the bus collects other guests. The Griffith Observatory is part of the route, though it closes Mondays, so the tour pivots to Mulholland Drive or the Hollywood Bowl on those days. Bottled water is included. Everything else (lunch, any shopping, any extras). You handle yourself.

What’s included

• Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off (if you choose that option), an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver/guide, bottled water, and stops at Santa Monica Beach, Venice Beach, Rodeo Drive, the Farmers Market at the Grove, the Sunset Strip, Griffith Park with views of the Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory (or alternative if closed), and the Hollywood Walk of Fame with Grauman's Chinese Theatre.
• You'll have one hour at the Farmers Market to buy and eat lunch from vendors on-site.
• The guide is an LA native, and the route is designed to visit the most accessible and visitor-friendly parts of the city.

Options for this experience

7 options

Hollywood meeting point.Guide in English · 08:00Meeting point bus: only available after 7 pm for same-day or next-day bookings. This meeting point may have up to 1.5 hours of bus downtime. Pickup at 8 am: please be ready by 8 am sharp; the tour begins at 9:30 am. There is no downtime at the end of the tour. This option does NOT include hotel pickup and requires meeting at the Hollywood meeting point. Hollywood departure: meet street side on Hollywood Blvd., in front of LALA Land Souvenir, by 8 am sharp. Pickup is 1.5 hours before the tour. Starting point: 7005 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA.

Hollywood Meeting PointGuide in English · 08:00Meeting point bus: this meeting point may have up to 1.5 hours of bus downtime before the tour, but no downtime at the end. Pickup at 8 am: pickup occurs at 8 am, so please be ready by 8 am sharp; the tour begins at 9:30 am. This option does NOT include hotel pickup and requires meeting at the Hollywood meeting point. Hollywood departure: meet street side on Hollywood Blvd., in front of LALA Land Souvenir, by 8 am sharp. Pickup is 1.5 hours before the tour. Starting point: 7005 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA.

Meeting point: Santa MonicaGuide in English · 09:30Santa Monica meeting point: skip the hotel pickup bus. This is your best value option, with the least time spent on a bus. Benefits of starting in Santa Monica: there is minimal downtime. The tour begins at 9:45 AM and returns you around 5:30 PM, in time for a beach sunset. Luxury mini-coach or bus. Santa Monica departure: meet us at 1537 2nd St., Santa Monica, CA 90401, on 2nd Street at the valet stand. Starting point: 1537 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA.

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Anaheim and Disney meeting pointGuide in English · 07:30The tour lasts 9 hours and uses a luxury mini-coach or bus. Meeting point at 7:30 am: please meet at the Anaheim Garden Walk by 7:30 AM, in front of McCormick & Schmick's Grille. Starting point: 321 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA.

Hotel pickup in the Los Angeles areaGuide in English · 08:00Hotel pickup at over 150 locations in LA: Pickup time depends on your location, so please choose a hotel from the list only. Pickup time windows: Santa Monica 9:00-9:30 AM; LAX area 8:30-9:00 AM; South LAX 8:00-8:30 AM; Hollywood 8:00-8:30 AM; North Hollywood 7:30 AM. Further windows: Culver City 8:45-9:15 AM; Century City 8:45-9:15 AM; Marina Del Rey 8:45-9:15 AM; Venice Beach 9:00-9:30 AM. In North and East Hollywood, some hotel pickups may receive an Uber voucher in place of a hotel drop-off. Pickups can happen up to 90 minutes before the tour start, depending on which part of the city you are in. Starting point: 1537 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA. Pickup is included.

Anaheim and Disney hotel pickupGuide in English · 07:00Tour time does not include travel time between Anaheim and LA. The tour lasts 10 hours. Hotel drop-offs begin after the last stop in Venice Beach, between 3 and 4:30 pm, depending on traffic and day of the week. For Anaheim hotel pickup, be ready outside your hotel by 7 am; pickup happens between 7:00 and 7:30 am. Please select an Anaheim hotel from our list. Starting point: 321 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA. Pickup is included.

Upgrade to a private tour, Los Angeles areaGuide in English · 09:00Private tour upgrade: Hotel pickup is free from LAX, Marina Del Rey, Venice, Santa Monica, West LA, Hollywood, and Downtown LA (Anaheim pickup not available). This private tour takes up to 7 passengers and can start anytime between 8 and 10 am. The tour lasts 8 hours and includes a 1-hour lunch stop at the Famous Farmers' Market, where guests pay for their own lunch. This 7.5-hour private tour can be customized; contact us for hotel pickup within the LA area at no extra charge. You will travel in a high-end luxury full-size SUV with an excellent guide. Tips and gratuity are not included, though tipping your guide is greatly appreciated if you enjoyed the tour. Starting point: 1537 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 09:30

Book up to14h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years): free · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by A Day in LA Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see LA's main sights in one day without renting a car, figuring out parking, or planning the route yourself: the fixed schedule and local guide take those decisions off your hands, and the one-hour lunch break means you're not eating on the move.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years): free; Infant (under 3): free.

How long is the tour?

7.5 hours total, including the one-hour lunch stop at the Farmers Market.

Is lunch included?

No. You buy your own meal at the Farmers Market at the Grove, which has options for most diets. The cost is separate.

Can I get hotel pickup?

Yes, if your hotel is within their service area. You'll need to confirm your hotel name at booking. Pickup can add 30 minutes to 1.5 hours to the tour start time while the bus collects other guests. Alternatively, you can choose Santa Monica departure and skip the wait.

What if the Griffith Observatory is closed?

The tour goes to Mulholland Drive or the Hollywood Bowl instead. The Observatory closes Mondays.

Can I bring luggage?

No luggage larger than a backpack is allowed, and the tour does not store luggage.

What language is the tour in?

English only.

Can I leave the tour early?

Yes. You can depart in Santa Monica if you want to spend more time at the pier, or at any other stop.