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Long Beach: Private Helicopter Tour with Catalina & Queen Mary Views★ 4.90 (87) · 15m
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Private Helicopter Tour Los Angeles: Coastal Cliffs & Long Beach★ 4.73 (33) · 30m
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Helicopter Tour Los Angeles: Beverly Hills & Hollywood Sign★ 5.00 (35) · 50m
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Downtown LA Helicopter Tour: Sunset & Night Skyline FlightYou fly in a private helicopter with two other passengers maximum, departing at sunset, dusk, or night. You see Downtown LA's skyline, the Hollywood Sign, Dodger Stadium (or Griffith Observatory on game days), and Crypto.com Arena lit up below, with live commentary through your headset. The flight includes all taxes, fuel surcharge, and airport charges; you just need to arrive 15 minutes early and sign the waiver.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want a premium view of LA's skyline without the crowds of a group tour, and who don't mind the cost of a private flight — the small group size is what makes the commentary personal and the sightlines unobstructed.
Los Angeles: 50-Minute Helicopter Tour Hollywood & BeachesYou board a helicopter and spend 50 minutes flying over the Hollywood Sign, Downtown LA's skyline, Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, Dodger Stadium and the Getty Center. All fees and taxes are included in the price. Weather can cause cancellations with a full refund or reschedule option, and federal flight restrictions sometimes change the route with little notice, so flexibility helps.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the whole Los Angeles landscape in one flight without arranging ground transport between viewpoints — the 50 minutes covers the distance and the highlights that would take hours to drive.
Hollywood Helicopter Tour: Iconic Signs & Skyline ViewsA 35-minute helicopter tour departing from Van Nuys Airport that flies over the Hollywood Hills, Sunset Boulevard, Mulholland Drive, the TCL Chinese Theatre, and the Hollywood Sign, with a live English-speaking guide and panoramic windows for unobstructed views. The tour operates day or night, weather permitting, and requires a minimum of two passengers; groups of four or more fly in separate rotations. All applicable taxes and fees are included.Is it for me?This is a shared-flight tour, so you'll fly with other passengers and the helicopter will be seated according to weight distribution for safety. Book this if you want to see Hollywood's most famous sights from the air without renting a helicopter or hiring a private flight—the 35-minute route covers the major landmarks and costs far less than a private charter.
Los Angeles: 35-Minute Helicopter Tour Santa Monica & MalibuYou board a helicopter for a 35-minute flight that covers Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, the Getty Center, Hollywood Hills, Malibu, and the Marina in one arc. You don't drive, don't hike, don't spend the day arranging logistics—the pilot handles the route and the timing. Weather and federal flight restrictions can shift your date, but if that happens, you reschedule or get refunded. Bring ID and know your weight.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see LA's most famous landmarks and coastline in one flight without spending a full day driving between them—the 35 minutes covers what would take hours on the ground, and the helicopter does the work of getting you there.
Doors-Off Helicopter Photography Flight Los Angeles: 60 MinutesA private doors-off aerial photography helicopter flight departing Long Beach covers 60 minutes of Los Angeles coastline and landmarks—the Queen Mary, Vincent Thomas Bridge, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Venice Beach, Santa Monica Pier, Hollywood Sign, and Downtown LA—with live guide commentary and headsets included. Groups are limited to a maximum of 3 passengers, and a minimum of 2 people per booking is required. Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.Is it for me?Book this if you want to shoot from an open door without the cabin glare that stops most aerial photography—the doors stay off the entire flight, and the guide times the passes over each landmark so you can frame your shots. The private booking means no strangers between you and the window, and the 60-minute route covers enough ground to get the Hollywood Sign, the coastline, and Downtown LA in one flight.
Private Helicopter Tour Los Angeles: Hollywood Sign & BeachesA 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.Is it for me?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.
Helicopter Tour Los Angeles — what to know before booking
This guide compares 9 bookable options for Helicopter Tour Los Angeles, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 214. The average rating is 4.9 out of 5, based on 274 traveler reviews.
Most options last up to 2 hours. 6 of the 9 options offer free cancellation. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Helicopter Tour Los Angeles cost?
Prices start at US$ 214. There are 9 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 6 of the 9 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last up to 2 hours.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Long Beach: Private Helicopter Tour with Catalina & Queen Mary Views is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.9 out of 5 across 87 reviews.
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