LA & Hollywood Day Tour from Anaheim: Beaches, Walk of Fame & Rodeo Drive

Hollywood, Beaches & Rodeo Drive in One Day from Your Anaheim Hotel

You get picked up from your Anaheim hotel and driven through LA's main landmarks: Downtown's architecture, 45 minutes exploring Hollywood Boulevard and the Walk of Fame, an hour for lunch at the Farmers Market, 30 minutes on Rodeo Drive, and time at both Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach. Hotel return is included, and the group stays under 12 people so stops feel less rushed.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each15 stops

1. Venice Beach30m
2. Santa Monica Beach and Pier1h
3. Rodeo Drive30m
4. Los Angeles Original Farmers Market1h
5. Hollywood45m
6. El Capitan Theatre1m
7. Hollywood Walk of Fame1m
8. TCL Chinese Theatre45m
9. Dolby Theatre1m
10. Hollywood Sign1m
11. Hard Rock Café Hollywood1m
12. Capitol Records Buildingpassing by
13. Hollywood Pantages Theatrepassing by
14. Walt Disney Concert Hall5m
15. Crypto.com Arena5m

Explore Los Angeles and Beaches

• Pickup from Anaheim hotel
• Photo stop at Crypto.com Arena
• Photo stop at Walt Disney Concert Hall
• Explore Hollywood Walk of Fame
• Visit TCL Chinese Theatre
• See Dolby Theatre and Academy Awards stairs
• Photo-op at Hollywood Sign
• Visit El Capitan Theatre and Disney Studio Store
• Lunch at Los Angeles Original Farmers Market
• Shop and stroll Rodeo Drive
• Visit Santa Monica Beach and Pier
• Explore Venice Beach boardwalk
• Return to Anaheim hotel

The experience

The sound of the Pacific hits you before you see it. That's Venice Beach, and it's the last stop on a day that starts in your Anaheim hotel parking lot and ends with your feet on the Santa Monica Pier. The tour picks you up straight from your hotel, no waiting around at some depot, and loads you into a climate-controlled van with no more than 12 people. That small-group size matters because it means the driver can actually stop where you want to linger instead of herding everyone back to the bus on a timer.

You'll spend 45 minutes on Hollywood Boulevard itself: the Walk of Fame, the Chinese Theatre, the Dolby Theatre where the Oscars happen, the Hollywood Sign visible from the street. Downtown LA comes first, with photo stops at the Crypto.com Arena and the Walt Disney Concert Hall, those buildings that look like they're made of folded metal. Then it's the Farmers Market or Carney's Train Car for a full hour of lunch, which means you're not rushing through food. You can actually sit and eat instead of standing in line. The driver will text you the night before to confirm which spot, so there's no surprise when you pull up.

Rodeo Drive gets 30 minutes: enough time to walk it, window-shop the designer storefronts, see the Beverly Wilshire Hotel from Pretty Woman if that matters to you. Then the beaches: Santa Monica Pier with Pacific Park, the amusement park right on the water, and Venice Beach with its boardwalk vendors and muscle-bound guys doing pull-ups on the outdoor bars. You're not getting dropped off and left. The van brings you back to the Anaheim resort area by evening. If you're staying outside that area (an Airbnb, a different neighborhood), you call ahead and the driver tells you where to meet instead.

The route can shift based on traffic, events, or closures, but the driver knows the day and will keep everyone happy. Car seats and booster seats are available if you're traveling with small children. It's a full day of moving, but the van does the driving, so you're just looking out the window and deciding where to stop next.

What’s included

Hotel pickup from your Anaheim resort-area hotel, transportation in a climate-controlled van, a professional guide, 45 minutes in Hollywood at the Walk of Fame and surrounding theaters, a 1-hour lunch stop at the Farmers Market or Carney's Train Car (food purchased separately), 30 minutes on Rodeo Drive, time at Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach, and return transport to your hotel. Car seats and booster seats are available for children at no extra charge.

Information

Lasts 8h–9h, runs Monday to Saturday at 08:30, from US$ 119 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 12 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 08:30Another time? ›

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 50 pickup points.

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years)

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Anaheim Tour Company

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying near Disneyland and want to see LA's main sights without renting a car or planning the route yourself: the small group size and hotel pickup mean you skip the logistics and just show up ready to go.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 2 years).

Is lunch included in the price?

No. Lunch is a 1-hour stop at the Farmers Market or Carney's Train Car (the driver confirms which the night before), but you pay for your own food.

Can I book this if I'm staying outside Anaheim?

Yes, but you need to call ahead and select "staying locally" so the driver can tell you where to meet instead of your hotel.

How many people are on the tour?

Maximum 12 guests per van, which keeps the group small and allows more flexibility at stops.

What if traffic or events change the route?

Stops and locations can vary based on conditions outside the operator's control, but they'll adjust to keep everyone happy.

Is the Hollywood Sign included?

Yes, you'll get a photo opportunity with the Hollywood Sign during your 45-minute Hollywood Boulevard stop.

Do I need to be fit or active for this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You'll be walking at each stop, but the pace is your own and the van handles all the driving between locations.