Best of LA: Hollywood, Griffith, Santa Monica, Venice, and Rodeo

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About this activity

Hotel pickup and drop-off from over 70 hotels in the Anaheim Resort Area and 150 hotels in the Los Angeles area. This is a fun and fantastic experience of the area’s most iconic sights and landmarks. This guided tour is perfect for families, couples and all ages! We have four 35-45 minute stops and 1-hour for lunch. On our tour you’ll experience the following: Santa Monica and the world famous Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, Muscle Beach, the famous canals and skate park, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Dr., the Beverly Hills sign, The iconic Farmer's Market at the Grove (serving a variety a great dishes), The Griffith Park observatory - where you have a perfect photo opportunity of the Hollywood Sign! The Hollywood walk of fame where you find your favorite celebrities' stars, the Grauman's Theatre (find famous hand and footprints), The Kodak Theatre (where the Oscars are held), the Sunset Strip, and much more whilst being entertained by fun, friendly, informative and hilarious guides!

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At a glance

Duration: 7–9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 23 people
People per booking: 1–23
Guide: English
Operated by: LA in A Day Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: North Hollywood pickups will be given an Uber voucher to get home from the last stop
Included: Water Bottles
Included: If you requrie a wheelchair please book 48 hours in advance and contact the us directly

Not included

Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Griffith Observatory

35 min

This is the best place in LA to check out the Hollywood Sign and sweeping views of the LA Basin. This stop is often a traveler favorite!
Hollywood Sign

Passing by

See the world famous Hollywood sign from Griffith Park! This is closest a bus can get to the sign.
Hollywood Walk of Fame

45 min

No trip to LA is complete without a stop at the world famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. Highlights include a stroll down the Hollywood Walk of Fame, finding your favorite celebrities’ stars,

A visit to Grauman’s Chinese Theatre where you find your favorite stars’ hand and footprints, the Kodak Theatre (where the Oscars are held!) and plenty more!
The Original Farmers Market

one hour

Not only is the Farmers Market at the famous Grove a true LA Icon, it also provides plenty of great food options fitting most all budgets and dietary needs.
The Grove

Passing by

Adjacent to the Farmers' Market lunch stop, this is a great place to shop if you have extra time after your meal!
Sunset Strip

Passing by

Pass by the famous Sunset Strip - Home to famous music venues such as The Roxy, The Whiskey and the Viper Room (Hollywood and Downtown LA Hotel pickups excluded)
The Viper Room

Passing by

The world famous Viper Room - Home to some of LA's best acts.
The Roxy

Passing by

The Roxy - Where only the best play!
Whisky-a-Go-Go

Passing by

Whiskey-a-Go-Go
Rodeo Drive

35 min

Window shop with the rich and famous at Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills! See where Julia Roberts shopped in Pretty Woman and

take a photo opportunity in front of the famous Beverly Hills sign!
Santa Monica Pier

35 min

Santa Monica is a beautiful city on the Beach where you can catch some sun and see where Forrest Gump jogged Route 66 to the Pacific! No trip to LA is complete without visiting it's stellar beaches.
Venice Beach

30 min

Enjoy a great stop at vibing and hip Venice Beach where you’ll see the birthplace of surfing, stunning art Murals, and the famous Venice Beach Canals!

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please meet street side on Hollywood Blvd. in front of LALA Land Souvenir by 8am sharp. The pickup is 1.5 hours prior to the tour. All day paid parking available at the Hollywood and Highland Center
1537 2nd St., Santa Monica, CA 90401 next to True Food Kitchen on 2nd Street at the Valet stand. (Disregard this information if you chose a hotel pickup)
Meet us at the Anaheim Garden Walk in Anaheim by 7:30AM if you did not select a hotel pickup tour option. Our bus will collect you in front of the Concierge office in front of McCormick & Schmick's Grille. All day paid parking available.

End point

Please meet street side on Hollywood Blvd. in front of LALA Land Souvenir by 8am sharp. The pickup is 1.5 hours prior to the tour. All day paid parking available at the Hollywood and Highland Center
1537 2nd St., Santa Monica, CA 90401 next to True Food Kitchen on 2nd Street at the Valet stand. (Disregard this information if you chose a hotel pickup)
Meet us at the Anaheim Garden Walk in Anaheim by 7:30AM if you did not select a hotel pickup tour option. Our bus will collect you in front of the Concierge office in front of McCormick & Schmick's Grille. All day paid parking available.

Pickup points

La quinta inn
Air Venice On the Beach
Marina Del Rey Hotel
Residence Inn by Marriott Marina del Rey
Las Palmas Hotel
Jamaica Bay Inn Marina Del Rey, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Hilton Garden Inn Los Angeles Marina Del Rey
The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey
Marina del Rey Marriott
Jolly Roger Hotel
Orange Drive Hostel
West End Hotel

and 242 more pickup points

Hotel pickups can be up to 1.5 hours before tour start time depending on location. If you chose a hotel pickup we will drop you off at your hotel or provide you an Uber voucher. Please call us or email us for any questions.

Using your ticket

Hotel pickups can be up to 1.5 hours before tour start time depending on location. If you chose a hotel pickup we will drop you off at your hotel or provide you an Uber voucher. Please call us at

(310) 340-0933 or email us at [email protected] for any questions.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please contact us if you need accommodations
North Hollywood pickups will be given an Uber Voucher to get home from the last stop
Choosing the "Santa Monica Departure" ensures no wait time before the tour and also give you plenty if time to explore the Santa Monica Pier if you come early.
If you chose a hotel pickup tour option please make sure to include your hotel name. Be aware you will be on the bus doing other hotel pickup for 30 minutes to 1.5 hours
Please note: The Observatory is closed on Mondays and the Park is sometimes closed for filming so as an alternative the tour may go to Mulholland Drive and/or The Hollywood Bowl
Seating is not pre-assigned but we attempt to get groups close together on the vehicle. It is possible, but unlikey you will not be next to your group.
Order of tour stops may vary
Avoid LA's parking and traffic hassles with round-trip transportation

Options

Anaheim Meeting Point

Duration: 9 hours

Meeting Point (7:30am): Please meet at the Anaheim Garden Walk in Anaheim by 7:30AM. In front of McCormick & Schmick's Grille.

Starting point:

321 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA
Hollywood Meeting Point

No Hotel Pickup service: This meeting point is subject to up to 1.5 hours of downtime before the tour begins but will not have any downtime at the end

8am pickup time: Meet street side on Hollywood Blvd. in front of LALA Land Souvenir by 8am sharp. The pickup is 1.5 hours prior to tour.
Los Angeles Area Hotel Pickup

Over 150 hotel pickups in LA: Hotel pickup time will vary depending on your pickup location - Please contact us!

Hotels: Please only select a hotel from our hotel pickup list.

Pickup Time Slots: Santa Monica [9-9:30am] North LAX area [8:30-9am] South LAX [8-8:30am] Hollywood [8-8:30am]

Pickup Time Slots:: North Hollywood and East Hollywood [7:30-8am] West Hollywood [8:15-8:45am] Beverly Hills [8:30-9am] Westwood [8:45-9:15am]

Pickup Time Slots;: Culver City [8:45-9:15am] Century City [8:45-9:15am] Marina Del Rey [845- 9:15] Venice Beach [9-9:30am]

North and East Hollywood : Some hotel pickups may get an Uber voucher instead of hotel drop off from North and East Hollywood.

LA Hotel Pickup duration: Hotel pickups can be up to 90 minutes before the tour start time depending out what part of the city you are in.

Starting point:

1537 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA

Pickup included
Santa Monica Departure

Please meet us at 1537 2nd St., Santa Monica, CA 90401 next to True Food Kitchen. All day paid parking available.

No Hotel Pickup: This tour option does not have hotel pickup, You must meet us in Santa Monica at 1537 2nd St., Santa Monica, CA 90401

Benefits of Santa Monica Start: There is minimal downtime. The tour begins at 9:45 AM and we'll have you back by around 5:30 in time for a beach sunset.

Starting point:

1537 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
Anaheim area Hotel Pickup

Duration: 9 hours

Hotel Pickup: Your pickup will be between 7am and 7:30am. Be ready by 7am. Please select a hotel in Anaheim that is in our pickup list.

Starting point:

321 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA

Pickup included