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We compared all 45 experiences in Santa Monica so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.9 45 experiences from US$ 25 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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Los Angeles: Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Beaches 7.5-Hour Tour
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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
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
Los Angeles: Hollywood & Beverly Hills Open Air Bus Tour
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Travelers' pick
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.
3,357 reviews
4.81★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
16
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 39US$ 31per person
Los Angeles: Beverly Hills, Santa Monica & Griffith Observatory Half-Day
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Travelers' pick
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
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 59per person
Los Angeles: Hollywood, Santa Monica & Venice Day Tour
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Los Angeles: Hollywood, Santa Monica & Venice Day TourFeel the real LA with a day trip from Anaheim or LA hotels: see Hollywood, Venice Beach, Santa Monica Pier, and more with local guides and easy hotel pickup.
827 reviews
4.84★
Duration
7h–9h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 98per person
Malibu: Celebrity Homes & Beach Tour with Local Stops
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Best value
Malibu: Celebrity Homes & Beach Tour with Local StopsFeel Malibu’s real side: walk iconic beaches, see celebrity homes, taste local bites, and shop the Country Mart. Includes open-air van ride and live guide.
494 reviews
4.88★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 39US$ 25per person
Los Angeles: Hollywood Walk of Fame, Griffith & Farmers Market Tour
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★Top rated
Los Angeles: Hollywood Walk of Fame, Griffith & Farmers Market TourFeel the pulse of Los Angeles on a half-day tour from Santa Monica, with stops at Hollywood Walk of Fame, Griffith Observatory views, and lunch at The Grove. Includes guide & comfy mini-coach.
380 reviews
4.98★
Duration
5h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 69per person
Hollywood & Celebrity Homes Tour from Santa Monica
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Travelers' pick
Hollywood & Celebrity Homes Tour from Santa MonicaHollywood celebrity homes tour from Santa Monica Pier on open-air bus. Visit Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills Sign, Mulholland Drive with audio guide.
375 reviews
4.93★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 59per person
Santa Monica, Hollywood & Beverly Hills Open Bus Tour: 3.5 hours
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Santa Monica, Hollywood & Beverly Hills Open Bus Tour: 3.5 hoursThree-and-a-half-hour open-air bus tour from Santa Monica through Century City, Beverly Hills.
305 reviews
4.96★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Every day
6
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 59per person
LA Open Bus Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Griffith Observatory
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LA Open Bus Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Griffith Observatory7-hour bus tour from Santa Monica to Hollywood Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills Rodeo Drive, Farmers Market, and Griffith Observatory. Includes live guide and transport.
253 reviews
4.95★
Duration
7h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
LA, Hollywood & Beach Tour with Hotel Pickup: 11 Stops
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Travelers' pick
LA, Hollywood & Beach Tour with Hotel Pickup: 11 StopsHotel pickup included, guided tour hits Hollywood Walk of Fame, Griffith Observatory, Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach and more.
213 reviews
4.63★
Duration
7h 30m
start times · Every day
6
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Beach Tour with Hotel Pickup
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Travelers' pick
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
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
Los Angeles Private Tour: Hollywood Sign, Beaches & Landmarks
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Travelers' pick
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
Every dayLive guide EN · NLPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 689per group
Santa Monica Beginner Surf Lesson 1.5 Hr Experience
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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
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 140per person
Surf Lesson Santa Monica: Learn in Small Groups on Venice Beach
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Travelers' pick
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
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Los Angeles: Private Full-Day City Tour with Iconic Sights
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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
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 999per group
Marina del Rey: Brunch Cruise with Champagne & Buffet
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Travelers' pick
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
Free cancellationfromUS$ 115per person
Santa Monica: Donut Food Tour & Beach Walk with Local Stops
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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
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
2-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica: Learn to Ride Waves
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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
Every dayLive guide EN · PTFree cancellationfromUS$ 145per person
Kayaking in Marina del Rey: Sea Lions & Wildlife
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Travelers' pick
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
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 79per person
Marina del Rey E-Boat Cruise: Wine, Charcuterie & Sea Lions
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Travelers' pick
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
Next departure: 9 Mar 2027Free cancellationfromUS$ 119per person
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