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Long Beach Harbor: 45-Minute Boat Tour & Queen Mary
Long Beach Harbor: 45-Minute Boat Tour & Queen Mary★★★★★★★★★★ 4.45 (163)45mYou board near the Aquarium of the Pacific and spend 45 minutes cruising past the Queen Mary, container ships, sea lions, and the THUMS oil islands while a live MC narrates the harbor's history. The boat has climate-controlled seating inside and an open deck outside, plus a snack bar. You're back on shore in less than an hour, no car rental or parking stress required.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Long Beach's working harbor and the Queen Mary without arranging transport or spending hours on a longer excursion — 45 minutes gets you the main sights and back to the waterfront before lunch.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 15View ›
Los Angeles: Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Beach Tour with Pickup
Los Angeles: Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Beach Tour with Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.69 (154)7h 30mYou’ll feel LA’s energy from Olvera Street’s music to Venice Beach’s wild boardwalk on this full-day tour with hotel pickup. Snap photos at Griffith Observatory and Hollywood Walk of Fame, taste your way through the Farmers Market, and end by watching sunset colors spill over Santa Monica Pier—all alongside a local guide who keeps things real.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 95View ›
Downtown LA: Architecture Walk, Angels Flight & Little Tokyo Sweets
Downtown LA: Architecture Walk, Angels Flight & Little Tokyo Sweets★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (148)3hYou’ll ride historic Angels Flight up Bunker Hill, wander past legendary landmarks with your guide Chris, sample mochi in Little Tokyo’s oldest candy shop, and catch glimpses of LA’s film history inside places like Bradbury Building or Grand Central Market. Expect laughter, odd facts, and a few moments you’ll want to remember long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 49View ›
Los Angeles: Private Full-Day Tour with Hollywood Sign & Beaches
Los Angeles: Private Full-Day Tour with Hollywood Sign & Beaches★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (146)6h–7hYou’ll ride through Los Angeles with a local guide who knows every shortcut—from Venice Beach’s wild boardwalk to Santa Monica Pier’s carnival buzz and those iconic views beneath the Hollywood Sign. Expect good stories, plenty of food options at the Farmers Market, and time to wander famous streets without worrying about parking or planning anything yourself.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-10%from · per groupUS$ 620View ›
Los Angeles: Private 3-Hour Tour Hollywood Sign & Rodeo Drive
Los Angeles: Private 3-Hour Tour Hollywood Sign & Rodeo Drive★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (142)3hYou’ll ride through Los Angeles with a local guide, snap rare photos near the Hollywood Sign, cruise Mulholland Drive’s scenic overlooks, wander Greystone Mansion gardens, and finish among legends on the Walk of Fame. Expect real stories, small surprises, and moments you’ll remember long after you leave.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 499View ›
Los Angeles: Private Classic Convertible Car Tour & Iconic Sights
Los Angeles: Private Classic Convertible Car Tour & Iconic Sights★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (140)4h–8hYou’ll ride through Los Angeles in a classic convertible with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Expect close-up views of the Hollywood Sign, Beverly Hills mansions, Venice Beach’s wild boardwalk energy, plus time for coffee stops or photos wherever you want. The city feels different when you’re not behind glass—and you might catch yourself smiling for no reason at all.Free cancellationTop ratedfrom · per groupUS$ 1,000View ›
Los Angeles: Private Full-Day City Tour with Iconic Sights
Los Angeles: Private Full-Day City Tour with Iconic Sights★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (138)7h–8hYou’ll see Los Angeles through local eyes—from close-up views of the Hollywood Sign to wandering Venice Beach and quiet canal paths. Taste your way through the Farmers Market, stroll Rodeo Drive, and end by watching sunset colors over Santa Monica Pier. It’s not just sightseeing—it feels like you’re part of it all for a day.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 999View ›
Natural History Museum LA: Dinosaurs & Gem Hall Entry
Natural History Museum LA: Dinosaurs & Gem Hall Entry★★★★★★★★★★ 4.42 (132)3hYou enter the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and spend your afternoon moving through the Dinosaur Hall, the Gem and Mineral Hall, and the Nature Gardens at your own pace. You see 300+ fossils, the world's only T-rex growth series, over 2,000 gems and minerals, and live LA creatures in the Nature Lab. Entry is included; no guide or time limit applies, so you stay as long as you want.Is it for me?Right for families, solo travelers, and anyone wanting to spend an afternoon indoors learning about natural history and LA's past — the self-paced format means you don't need to keep up with a group or a schedule.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −61%fromUS$ 18View ›
Santa Monica: Donut Food Tour & Beach Walk with Local Stops
Santa Monica: Donut Food Tour & Beach Walk with Local Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (113)2hYou’ll follow a real donut trail across Santa Monica—from famous Randy’s Donuts to fresh churros near the beach—with stories from your local guide and plenty of chances to taste California’s sweetest traditions. Expect laughter, unexpected flavors, and maybe even an ocean breeze tangled with cinnamon sugar.Free cancellationfromUS$ 70View ›
Los Angeles: Full Day Private Tour Griffith, Venice & Hollywood
Los Angeles: Full Day Private Tour Griffith, Venice & Hollywood★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (112)8hYou’ll move through Los Angeles like a local—starting with sweeping city views from Griffith Observatory, walking Hollywood Boulevard’s famous sidewalks, tasting your way through the Farmers Market for lunch, then catching ocean air at Venice Beach. With private transport and a guide who knows every shortcut, you’ll feel both taken care of and genuinely connected to LA’s wild energy.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 749View ›
Hollywood & Sunset Blvd: Ferrari Self-Drive Tour with Co-Pilot
Hollywood & Sunset Blvd: Ferrari Self-Drive Tour with Co-Pilot★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (103)20mYou’ll take the wheel of a real Ferrari California for 20 minutes through Hollywood Blvd and up Sunset Strip with an experienced local co-pilot by your side. Expect quick stops for photos at iconic spots, stories about celebrity hangouts, and that unmistakable LA energy buzzing around you — plus no deposit required. It’s fast, fun, and leaves you grinning long after the engine cools down.Free cancellationfromUS$ 70View ›
Hollywood Sign from Griffith Observatory: Hike with photo stops
Hollywood Sign from Griffith Observatory: Hike with photo stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (101)3hYou hike through Griffith Park for an hour with a local guide who knows the Observatory's history inside out, stop frequently to photograph the Hollywood Sign up close, and get admission to Griffith Observatory included so you can see the exhibits and terraces. The climb is steady but not brutal, and the guide handles the pacing so you're not gasping the whole way.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want the Hollywood Sign in their photos without guessing where to stand, and who have an hour to climb at a steady pace. Plan for moderate physical effort — the stairs are real, and that's what gets you the view.Free cancellationfromUS$ 307View ›
Los Angeles: Private Hollywood Tour, Movie Landmarks & Rodeo Drive
Los Angeles: Private Hollywood Tour, Movie Landmarks & Rodeo Drive★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (97)3hYou’ll walk among legends on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, compare your hands to movie stars at TCL Chinese Theatre, snap photos by the Hollywood Sign, cruise through Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive—all with a local guide sharing stories along the way. Expect surprises and small moments that stick with you long after.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 490View ›
Los Angeles: Private SUV City Tour with Pickup & Custom Stops
Los Angeles: Private SUV City Tour with Pickup & Custom Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (97)4h–8hYou’ll ride through Los Angeles in a comfy private SUV with your own local guide—snapping photos by the Hollywood sign, wandering Venice Beach’s boardwalks, and stopping for coffee where celebrities might have sat yesterday. From Beverly Hills mansions to Santa Monica sunsets, this day trip lets you shape your own story of LA.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 880View ›
Glass Bottom Boat Ride in Redondo Beach: Sea Lions & Fish
Glass Bottom Boat Ride in Redondo Beach: Sea Lions & Fish★★★★★★★★★★ 4.73 (96)45mA glass bottom boat tour in Redondo Beach's King Harbor combines two views of the same water: you start on the main deck looking for sea lions and marine birds with the captain's narration of the harbor's history, then head downstairs to an underwater viewing room with 7-foot-wide windows where fish, including the California garibaldi, pass close enough to study. The 45-minute ride includes a Coast Guard certified captain and guide in English, lifejackets for all ages, and a route past the horseshoe pier and Portofino Hotel. Stairs to the viewing area are steep.Is it for me?Book this if you want to observe sea lions and underwater life from a stationary viewing room with stairs, rather than actively navigate the boat yourself.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −57%fromUS$ 35View ›
Los Angeles: Manson Family Limo Tour & Dark Hollywood Sites
Los Angeles: Manson Family Limo Tour & Dark Hollywood Sites★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (95)3h 30mYou’ll ride in a real funeral limousine through Los Angeles with your guide, stopping at places tied to the Manson Family murders—from Sharon Tate’s last meal spot in Hollywood to Benedict Canyon and Spahn Ranch. Expect raw stories, eerie locations, and moments that stick with you long after you’ve left LA’s bright lights behind.Free cancellationfromUS$ 93View ›
Los Angeles: Walk of Fame Star Photo Shoot & Custom Name
Los Angeles: Walk of Fame Star Photo Shoot & Custom Name★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (93)15mYou’ll get to put your own name on a Walk of Fame star in Los Angeles, pose for professional photos with fun props, and take home four unique digital shots plus a video—all sent instantly to your phone. It’s playful, noisy, and surprisingly personal—a little slice of Hollywood energy you can actually keep.Free cancellationBest valuefromUS$ 33View ›
Los Angeles: Sunset Strip True Crime & Ghost Stories Walk
Los Angeles: Sunset Strip True Crime & Ghost Stories Walk★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (90)2hYou’ll walk LA’s Sunset Boulevard with a local guide who shares true crime tales and ghost stories—from infamous murders to haunted hotels and legendary clubs. Expect laughter, chills, street sounds, and moments where Hollywood’s wildest secrets feel strangely close. You might leave with more questions than answers—and maybe that’s half the fun.Free cancellationfromUS$ 39View ›
Hollywood & Beverly Hills: Private Celebrity Homes Bus Tour
Hollywood & Beverly Hills: Private Celebrity Homes Bus Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (89)2hYou’ll glide through Hollywood and Beverly Hills in an open-air bus, hear local stories from your guide, snap photos by the Hollywood Sign and Rodeo Drive, and maybe even spot a celebrity or two along Mulholland Drive. Expect laughter, plenty of iconic sights, and that strange thrill of seeing places you’ve only known from movies—plus time for photos at classic stops.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 449View ›
Surf Class for Beginners in Venice: Stand Up in 2 Hours
Surf Class for Beginners in Venice: Stand Up in 2 Hours★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (87)2hA two-hour beginner surf class in Venice that starts on the beach with basic rules and safety, then moves into the water with an instructor guiding you through your first rides. The school uses a protected part of the beach designed for learners, and includes a surfboard and wetsuit. Live instruction in English or Spanish.Is it for me?The two-hour format and protected beach mean you're learning in conditions built for beginners, not fighting a crowded break or spending half the day in the water. Book this if you want to know whether surfing is for you without committing to a week of lessons.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 69View ›
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