Private Helicopter Tour Los Angeles: Hollywood Sign & Beaches

Skip the 405 and see Los Angeles from the air in under an hour.

A private helicopter tour departing Long Beach that covers the Hollywood Sign, Venice Beach, Santa Monica Pier, Beverly Hills, UCLA and Downtown LA in 45 minutes with live guide commentary and headsets. Groups are limited to a maximum of 3 passengers, and you'll arrive 15 minutes early for check-in. The tour beats ground traffic entirely and reaches sites that would take hours to drive between.

Step-by-step itinerary

Helicopter tour of Los Angeles highlights

• Depart from Long Beach
• Fly over Manhattan Beach Pier
• Skim along shoreline through LAX
• View Venice Beach
• View Santa Monica Pier
• Fly inland over Beverly Hills and UCLA
• See Hollywood Sign and Griffith Park Observatory
• Fly over Dodgers Stadium and Downtown LA
• Return to Long Beach

The experience

The helicopter leaves Long Beach heading west, skipping the 405 freeway entirely and flying straight out over Manhattan Beach Pier before turning north along the shoreline. You'll skim past Venice Beach and reach Santa Monica Pier from the water, then turn inland over Beverly Hills and UCLA toward the Hollywood Sign and Griffith Park Observatory. The whole route is timed to fit inside 45 minutes, which is the shortest way to see all the main sites of Los Angeles without spending a day in a car.

Once you're over Downtown LA, you'll pass the Capitol Records Building and fly by the US Bank Building, the tallest on the West Coast, before heading back to Long Beach. The helicopter seats a maximum of 3 passengers, so the tour stays private and the guide can hear you clearly through the headsets provided. Live commentary plays throughout the flight, and all taxes, fees and the fuel surcharge are included in the price.

Check-in happens 15 minutes before departure. A liability waiver is required on arrival, and the operator enforces strict flight safety rules: no removing seatbelts, no standing or leaning out, and no speaking over the pilot. If you arrive late, the flight may be shortened or you can reschedule for another date. Weight limits apply. The R44 helicopter has a 300-pound per-seat limit and a 580-pound group limit. The R22 has a 220-pound per-seat limit. Customers over the limit will not be allowed to fly and cannot receive a refund, though rescheduling is available.

What’s included

• Private helicopter flight for up to 3 passengers.
• headsets to hear the guide clearly.
• live commentary in English throughout the flight.
• all taxes, fees and fuel surcharge.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to Sunday17 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 17:00

Book up to2h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go 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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Anthelion Helicopters

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see all the major Los Angeles landmarks in under an hour without spending a day driving between them: the 45-minute flight covers ground that would take hours by car, and the private cabin means the guide can focus on your group.

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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.

How long is the helicopter tour of Los Angeles?

The tour lasts 45 minutes total, departing from Long Beach and covering the Hollywood Sign, Venice Beach, Santa Monica Pier, Beverly Hills, UCLA, Capitol Records Building and Downtown LA before returning.

What do I see on the private helicopter tour from Long Beach?

You'll fly over Manhattan Beach Pier, Venice Beach and Santa Monica Pier along the coast, then inland to Beverly Hills, UCLA, the Hollywood Sign and Griffith Park Observatory, followed by Downtown LA and the Capitol Records Building before heading back.

How many people can fly on this private helicopter tour?

The tour accommodates a minimum of 2 passengers and a maximum of 3 passengers per flight, keeping the group small and private.

What's included in the helicopter tour price?

The price includes the private flight, headsets for clear communication with the guide, live commentary in English, all taxes and fees, and the fuel surcharge.

When do I need to arrive for the helicopter tour?

You must arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time for check-in. If you arrive late, the flight may be shortened or you can reschedule for another date.

Are there weight limits for the helicopter tour?

Yes, the R44 helicopter has a 300-pound per-seat limit with a 580-pound group limit, and the R22 has a 220-pound per-seat limit. Passengers over the limit will not be permitted to fly and cannot receive a refund, though rescheduling is available.