Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More

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About this activity

This 7.5 hour guided tour - by LA-natives - is perfect for families, couples and all ages! Our routes are carefully curated to visit the most welcoming and visitor-friendly parts of Los Angeles. Discover the area’s most iconic sights and landmarks including Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Dr., the Beverly Hills sign, iconic Farmer's Market at the Grove, The Griffith Park Observatory for a perfect selfie of the Hollywood Sign; the Hollywood walk of fame Grauman's Theatre, The Kodak Theatre, Sunset Strip, celebrity spotting and much more. Entertaining, friendly, informative and hilarious guides! Hotel pick-up and drop-off available for select tour options. We have private tour options as well!

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At a glance

Duration: 7 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 50 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: A Day in LA Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Carefully curated routes that visit the most welcoming and visitor-friendly parts of Los Angeles
Included: Bottled water
Included: Driver/guide
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off from select hotels only (if option chosen)
Included: We stop for one-hour at the Farmers' Market for lunch. They have a wide selection of foods for all diets (cost of lunch is not included).

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Parking
Not included: No luggage please, personal sized carry-on only.

Itinerary

Santa Monica Pier

30 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. Arrive to our office early or depart the tour in Santa Monica if you want to walk down the pier - You'll have a great photo opportunity from the bus as well!
Venice Beach

35 min

See and explore the Venice Beach Boardwalk where you’ll see the birthplace of surfing, Muscle Beach, skate parks, stunning art murals, and the famous Venice Beach Canals!
Rodeo Drive

40 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 in front of the famous Beverly Hills sign while spotting celebrities.
The Original Farmers Market

45 min

Not only is the Farmers Market at the famous Grove a true LA Icon, it also provides plenty of great lunch options fitting most all budgets and dietary needs. Keep your eys peeled for celebrities at this popular location.
The Grove

15 min

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. This is a great celebrity sighting hotspot.
Whisky-a-Go-Go

Passing by

Whiskey-a-Go-Go
The Viper Room

Passing by

The Viper Room,
The Roxy

Passing by

The Roxy
Griffith Park

15 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!
Griffith Observatory

15 min

The observatory is pary of the Griffith Park and has numerous exhibits centered around the cosmos!
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 and finding your favorite celebrity star!

A visit to Grauman’s Chinese Theatre where you find your favorite celebrity stars’ hand and footprints, the Kodak Theatre (where the Oscars are held!) and plenty more! This is the stop to see everything celebrity related! (*Celebrity homes maps can also be found on this stop for you to explore on your own time.)

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

Meet us at the Anaheim Garden Walk in Anaheim by 7:30AM if you did not select a hotel pickup tour option. We will will collect you in front of the Concierge office in front of McCormick & Schmick's Grille. All day paid parking available.
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).
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

End point

Meet us at the Anaheim Garden Walk in Anaheim by 7:30AM if you did not select a hotel pickup tour option. We will will collect you in front of the Concierge office in front of McCormick & Schmick's Grille. All day paid parking available.
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).
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

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 264 more pickup points

THIS TOUR ONLY PICKS UP FROM THE HOTELS LISTED IN THE DROPDOWN MENU. NO OTHER REQUESTS CAN BE ACCOMMODATED. Hotel pickups can be up to 1.5 hours before the tour start time depending on location. The tour time of 7.5 hours does not include hotel pickup and drop off time.

Hotel Pickup times: Santa Monica [9-9:30AM] LAX area [8:30-9AM] South LAX[8-8:30AM] Hollywood [8-8:30AM] North Hollywood [7:30 AM]

Culver City [8:45-9:15AM] Century City [8:45-9:15AM] Marina Del Rey [8:45- 9:15AM] Venice Beach [9-9:30AM] Anaheim [7-7:30AM]

Meeting Point Times: Santa Monica: 9:30AM; Hollywood: 8AM; Anaheim: 7:30AM

No luggage larger than a backpack is allowed on board and we do not store luggage.

Hotel drop offs begin after the last stop in Hollywood at approximately 5-530PM.

Order of tour stops subject to change.

Our routes are carefully curated to visit the most welcoming and visitor-friendly parts of Los Angeles.

Fun, friendly guides, safe and comfortable transportation.

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
Children must be accompanied by an adult
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
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
IMPORTANT: If you select a hotel, it must be within our guidelines. All other hotels are subject to cancellation.
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 want to be on the same bus as a another group, please contact us immediately after submitting the booking.
Please contact us if you need a bus with a Wheelchair lift or have an ADA requirement.
North and East Hollywood pickups may be given an Uber Voucher to get home from the last stop
Seating is not pre-assigned but we attempt to get groups close together on the vehicle
Tours are in English only
Umbrella strollers that fold are acceptable, nothing larger that cannot fold
No luggage larger than a backpack is allowed on board and we do not store luggage
Order of tour stops may vary
Travel Agents: Please provide guests' contact information in booking (mobile/email)
Tours end in the same place they begin.

Options

Hollywood Meeting Point.

Meeting Point Bus: Only available after 7pm for same or next-day bookings. This meeting point is subject to up to 1.5 hours of bus downtime.

Pickup 8am: Please be ready by 8am sharp. The tour begins at 9:30 am. There is no downtime at the end of the tour.

Meeting Point: This option DOES NOT include hotel pickup. It requires meeting at hollywood meeting point.

Hollywood Departure: Meet street side on Hollywood Blvd. in front of LALA Land Souvenir by 8am sharp. The pickup is 1.5 hours prior to tour.

Starting point:

7005 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA
Hollywood Meeting Point

Meeting Point Bus: This meeting point is subject to up to 1.5 hours of downtime on bus before tour but will not have any downtime at the end

Pickup 8am: The pickup occurs at 8am. Please be ready by 8am sharp. The tour begins at 9:30 am.

Meeting Point: This option DOES NOT include hotel pickup. It requires meeting at hollywood meeting point.

Hollywood Departure: Meet street side on Hollywood Blvd. in front of LALA Land Souvenir by 8am sharp. The pickup is 1.5 hours prior to tour.

Starting point:

7005 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA
Anaheim / Disney Meeting Point

Duration: 9 hours

Luxury mini-coach/bus

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
Anaheim / Disney Hotel Pickup

Tour time: Tour time does not include the time of driving to and from Anaheim to LA

Duration: 10 hours

Hotel Drop Offs: Hotel drop-offs begin after the last stop in Venice Beach anywhere between 3 and 430 pm depending on traffic and day of week.

Anaheim Hotel Pickup: Be ready outside your hotel by 7am. Pickup is between 7am and 7:30am. Please select a hotel in Anaheim from our list.

Starting point:

321 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA

Pickup included
Private Tour Upgrade: LA Area

Upgrade to a private tour!: Free hotel pickup from the LAX, Marina Del Rey, Venice, Santa Monica, West LA, Hollywood and Downtown LA (No Anaheim Pickup)

Up to 7 passengers: This private tour will accommodate up to 7 passengers!

Start time: We can accommodate your tour start anytime between 8am and 10am.

Duration: 8 hours

Lunch: The tour will have a 1 hour lunch stop at the Famous Farmers' Market (guests pay for their own lunch)

Private Tour Upgrade: This 7.5 hour private tour can be customized! Please contact us for hotel pickup within the LA area for no extra charge!

Luxury Full Size SUV: Travel around in style in a high-end luxury SUV with an amazing guide

Tips / Gratuity not included: If you had a great time tipping your guide is much appreciate!

Starting point:

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

Pickup included
Los Angeles Area Hotel Pickup

Over 150 hotel pickups in LA: Hotel pickup time will vary depending on your pickup location - Please only select a hotel from the list.

Pickup Time Slots: Santa Monica [9-9:30AM] LAX area [8:30-9AM] South LAX[8-8:30AM] Hollywood [8-8:30AM] North Hollywood [7:30 AM]

Pickup Time Slots;: Culver City [8:45-9:15AM] Century City [8:45-9:15AM] Marina Del Rey [8:45- 9:15AM] 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.

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 Meeting Point

Santa Monica Meeting Point: Avoid being on a hotel pickup bus! This is option is your best value and ensures the least amount of time spent on a bus.

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.

Luxury mini-coach/bus

Santa Monica Departure: Please meet us at 1537 2nd St., Santa Monica, CA 90401 on 2nd Street at the Valet stand.

Starting point:

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