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Los Angeles: Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Beaches 7.5-Hour TourFull-day LA tour with Hollywood Walk of Fame, Griffith Observatory, Santa Monica & Venice Beach. Hotel pickup, lunch at Farmers Market. Small groups with native guides.
- 6,755 reviews
- 4.86★
- Duration
- 7h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 5
Los Angeles: Beverly Hills, Santa Monica & Griffith Observatory Half-DayHalf-day LA tour with 4 stops: Beverly Hills, Santa Monica Pier, The Grove, and Griffith Observatory. Climate-controlled bus, 11-language audio app.
- 2,278 reviews
- 4.88★
- Duration
- 5h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 2
Los Angeles: Hollywood & Beverly Hills Open Air Bus TourOpen-air bus tour of Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Rodeo Drive with Hollywood Sign views and photo stop at Beverly Hills Sign. Audio guide in 11 languages. 2-3.5 hours.US$ 39US$ 31per person
- 3,357 reviews
- 4.81★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 16
Recommended (7)
Los Angeles: Hollywood, Santa Monica & Venice Day Tour
- 827 reviews
- 4.84★
- Duration
- 7h–9h
Malibu: Celebrity Homes & Beach Tour with Local StopsUS$ 39US$ 25per person
- 494 reviews
- 4.88★
- Duration
- 2h
Los Angeles: Hollywood Walk of Fame, Griffith & Farmers Market Tour
- 380 reviews
- 4.98★
- Duration
- 5h 30m
Hollywood & Celebrity Homes Tour from Santa Monica
- 375 reviews
- 4.93★
- Duration
- 3h 30m
Santa Monica, Hollywood & Beverly Hills Open Bus Tour: 3.5 hours
- 305 reviews
- 4.96★
- Duration
- 3h 30m
LA Open Bus Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Griffith Observatory
- 253 reviews
- 4.95★
- Duration
- 7h
LA, Hollywood & Beach Tour with Hotel Pickup: 11 Stops
- 213 reviews
- 4.63★
- Duration
- 7h 30m
Top rated (7)
Los Angeles: Private Full-Day City Tour with Iconic SightsFeel the energy of LA on a private city tour: see the Hollywood Sign, Venice Beach, Santa Monica Pier & more. Includes hotel pickup & local guide.
- 141 reviews
- 4.98★
- Duration
- 7h–8h
- start times · Every day
- 2
Los Angeles Private Tour: Hollywood Sign, Beaches & LandmarksPrivate full-day Los Angeles tour in an air-conditioned SUV with a live guide: start at Venice Beach, end at the Hollywood Sign on a local trail.
- 148 reviews
- 4.97★
- Duration
- 6h–7h
Santa Monica Beginner Surf Lesson 1.5 Hr ExperienceLearn to surf in Santa Monica with a 1.5 hour lesson, all gear included. Perfect for beginners. Local instructors, real surf culture, and good vibes.
- 148 reviews
- 4.97★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
Santa Monica: Donut Food Tour & Beach Walk with Local StopsFollow a donut trail through Santa Monica, tasting California classics and churros, with a local guide and stops at the pier and Third Street Promenade.
- 117 reviews
- 4.96★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 3
Surf Lesson Santa Monica: Learn in Small Groups on Venice BeachLearn to surf at Venice Beach with a 2-hour small group lesson, guided instruction in the water, and all equipment provided to catch your first waves.
- 144 reviews
- 4.81★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 4
Marina del Rey: Brunch Cruise with Champagne & BuffetStep aboard a Marina del Rey brunch cruise for free-flowing mimosas, a chef’s buffet, and live music. Includes two-hour yacht cruise with local flavors and sea views.
- 119 reviews
- 4.73★
- Duration
- 2h
- Sat and Sun
- 11:00
LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Beach Tour with Hotel PickupSeven-and-a-half hours covering downtown's Historic Core, Griffith Observatory, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive, Santa Monica Pier.
- 175 reviews
- 4.69★
- Duration
- 7h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 6
Lowest price (10)
Santa Monica and Venice Beach 3-Hour Bike TourRide 3 hours through Santa Monica, Venice Beach and Marina del Rey on a guided bike tour with helmet and bike included.
- 29 reviews
- 4.90★
- Duration
- 3h
- Every day
- 10:00
Kayaking in Marina del Rey: Sea Lions & WildlifeKayak or paddleboard in Marina del Rey's main channel with a guide, spotting sea lions, dolphins and birds from the water in two hours.
- 65 reviews
- 4.71★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 3
Private Surfing Lesson Venice Beach: 2-Hour Class for All LevelsPrivate surfing lesson in Venice Beach with certified instructor, wetsuits and board included. One-on-one coaching tailored to your skill level, from beginner to advanced.
- 10 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 4
Marina del Rey E-Boat Cruise: Wine, Charcuterie & Sea LionsCruise Marina del Rey on an electric Duffy boat with wine and charcuterie, spotting sea lions and yachts along the channel in a shared, eco-friendly experience.
- 54 reviews
- 4.70★
- Duration
- 2h
Private Rickshaw Tour: Santa Monica and Venice BeachPrivate rickshaw tour through Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach with an English or Spanish-speaking local guide, accommodating two passengers per vehicle.
- 34 reviews
- 4.82★
- Duration
- 1h
Santa Monica Surfing Lesson: Learn from Certified InstructorsPrivate surf lessons in Santa Monica with a certified instructor. Two-hour sessions on Venice Beach teach beginners or refine your technique with provided equipment.
- 49 reviews
- 4.88★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 4
2-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica: Learn to Ride WavesLearn to surf in Santa Monica with a professional instructor, surfboard and wetsuit included. The first 30 minutes covers technique on the beach.
- 96 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 2h
Santa Monica Food Tour: 6-8 Tastings with Expert GuideWalk through Santa Monica's best eateries on a guided food tour with 6-8 tastings, learning the city's history from a 1926 hotel to the pier where Gold's Gym started.
- 20 reviews
- 4.45★
- Duration
- 3h–4h
- start times · Tue–Sun
- 6
Santa Monica and Venice Beach Segway Tour: Cover More GroundRide a Segway through Santa Monica and Venice Beach on a 2-hour morning or afternoon tour with guide, safety gear and orientation included.
- 41 reviews
- 4.88★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 6
Marina del Rey: Private E-Boat Cruise with Wine & Sea LionsUnwind on a private electric boat tour in Marina del Rey, sipping wine and sharing charcuterie as you spot sea lions. Includes local guide, wine, and snacks.
- 40 reviews
- 4.83★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 4
Santa Monica at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03
- Most booked: Los Angeles: Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Beaches 7.5-Hour Tour, US$ 99 (7h 30m, 4.86★ · 6,755).
- Top rated: Los Angeles: Beverly Hills, Santa Monica & Griffith Observatory Half-Day, US$ 59 (5h 30m, 4.88★ · 2,278).
- Best value: Los Angeles: Hollywood & Beverly Hills Open Air Bus Tour, US$ 31 (2h, 4.81★ · 3,357).
Of the 45 experiences: 45 with free cancellation, 43 with instant confirmation, 14 with hotel pickup and 36 bookable last-minute.