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Los Angeles: Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Santa Monica Full Day

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Duration7h

GroupUp to 110

LanguagesEN

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Four LA landmarks in one day without driving yourself around

You get four major LA stops — Santa Monica Pier, Farmers Market, Griffith Observatory, and Hollywood Walk of Fame — in one guided day without arranging transport or worrying about traffic. Lunch is on you at the market, entry fees to attractions are separate, but the bus, the guide, and the route are all handled. Plan for a full day out, which is exactly what lets you fit this much in.

Step-by-step itinerary

See the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Visit Griffith Observatory
Lunch at Hollywood Farmers Market
Walk down Santa Monica Pier

The Experience

So yeah, the Santa Monica Pier is first — you walk out there, take the photos, feel the salt air, and then you're back on the bus heading inland. The guide knows the rhythm, knows where to stop so you're not standing around waiting for stragglers. From there it's the Farmers Market, which is the real deal, not some tourist trap. You've got time to grab lunch from whatever vendor catches your eye — Thai, Mexican, fresh juice, whatever — and eat it right there among the locals who've been coming for decades. That's the thing about this tour: it doesn't pretend to feed you. It gets you to the place and lets you actually choose.

Griffith Observatory comes next, and that's where the views hit different. You see the Hollywood Sign from up there, the whole sprawl of Downtown LA spreading out below, and if you want to go inside and check out the space exhibits, you can. The guide will point out what's worth your time. Then it's down to Hollywood proper — the Walk of Fame, Grauman's Chinese Theatre, the Dolby Theatre where the Oscars happen. You're walking the actual pavement where the stars are embedded, posing with your favorite names, and yeah, it's touristy, but it's also the real thing. The guide keeps it moving but doesn't rush you, which matters when you're trying to get a decent photo.

The whole day runs full, so plan to be out from morning through early evening. You're on a bus with other travelers, which means you're not navigating LA traffic yourself or hunting for parking — that alone is worth it if you're not used to the city. The guide handles the timing, the route, and the stories. You just show up, get picked up, and let the day unfold. If you've got kids, there's room for strollers, and the pace is steady enough that most fitness levels can keep up.

What’s included

Your day includes the full-day bus tour with a knowledgeable guide, stops at Santa Monica Pier, the Los Angeles Original Farmers Market, Griffith Observatory (exterior and views), and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
You'll have time to walk, photograph, and explore at each location.
Lunch is a break at the Farmers Market where you buy from vendors of your choice.
Infants can use prams or strollers, and service animals are welcome.
Hotel pickup and drop-off are part of the service, though exact times depend on your location.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Hollywood Tour Pass

Is this one for you?Right for travelers staying in LA without a car who want to see the main landmarks in one day without driving or navigating traffic themselves. Expect a full day out — that's what makes fitting four major stops into one trip possible.