Day Trips from Los Angeles to Santa Monica

Spend half a day on this air conditioned tour bus, and listen to your guide tell you all about the best spots in Los Angeles. You’ll go to several of the most famous places, stopping and learning about the history and culture of the area. Some of the sights you’ll see are The Hollywood Sign, Rodeo Drive, Santa Monica Pier, the Griffith Observatory, and so many more. This is all organized for you, so you can just enjoy the ride.

Experience Los Angeles in style and sophistication on a private tour, ideal for travelers seeking a personalized experience. During this custom tour, tick off iconic LA sights such as Venice Beach, the Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica Beach and Pier, Sunset Strip, and many more. Amend your itinerary according to your preferences and stop for as long or as little as you like at iconic Los Angeles landmarks. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Discover the best of Los Angeles all in one day on this convenient and accessible bus tour. Meet your guide in the heart of Hollywood, and set off. You’ll get to take photos on the Walk of Fame, will disembark for a stroll along the Santa Monica Pier, will stop for lunch (own expense) at the Hollywood Farmers Market, will head to the Griffith Observatory for Hollywood Sign views, and more.

Get the most out of your time in Los Angeles by opting for a private full-day tour. Avoid the hustle and bustle of public transport, and instead, travel seamlessly between sites in a private vehicle. During the tour, visit a variety of different neighborhoods, learn more about the city, and tick off top sights such as the Griffith Observatory; the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive, and Venice Beach.

Touring a city in a large group often brings the hassle of waiting around for people and going to places of little interest. This private guided tour of Los Angeles is exclusively for you and your party and takes you to all of the city's top sights, from Hollywood to Santa Monica, and Malibu, and to only the places you are interested in.

Put down the guidebook and experience the magic of Los Angeles from the perspective of a local with this private tour in a luxury minivan. Along the way, hear stories about famous sights, and stop off for plenty of great photo opportunities—such as the Hollywood Sign. As it's a private tour, the itinerary is customizable and potential stops include Rodeo Drive, Venice Beach Boardwalk, Santa Monica Pier, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and the Sunset Strip.

Get an intimate look at the diverse neighborhoods of LA during this small-group cycling exploration. Join a group of no more than 10 riders for a 32-mile (51-kilometer) adventure through areas like West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Bel-Air, and Beverly Hills, listening to insightful and entertaining stories from your guide as you cycle. During the trip, you’ll also stop in Venice Beach, where you can buy lunch, and take a guided walking tour of historic Greystone Mansion. A hybrid road bike, safety equipment, and bottled water are also included.

Have only a short amount of time in Los Angeles? Leave the logistics to someone else, and discover many of the city’s top landmarks all in one day, on this seamless, private tour. Following pickup from your hotel, travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to destinations like Venice Beach, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Hollywood Sign, The Grove, and Rodeo Drive. As you go, your guide will share behind-the-scenes stories about the City of Angels.

Explore some of the most famous spots in Los Angeles on this private tour for you and up to five friends or family members. You’ll see places like Santa Monica Pier, Beverly Hills, Venice Beach, TCL Chinese Theater, Mulholland Drive, and then cap off your experience with a photo of the Hollywood Sign. You can customize this tour as you like with your private guide and driver, too.

Spend a full day exploring some of Los Angeles’ best attractions on this guided sightseeing tour from the LAX area.  Visit key landmarks such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Griffith Park Observatory, and the Hollywood Sign as you listen to informative commentary from your guide. Take in the scenery of Venice and Santa Monica beaches and capture beautiful memories throughout the day. 

Start your day at the Original Farmers Market and grab a snack before we whisk you away on a city tour featuring two of LA’s best landmarks! The Getty features pre-20th-century paintings, decorative arts and a beautiful landscaped garden. Not to mention amazing views of the city and coastline. Griffith Observatory, one of LA's biggest movie stars, features 3 floors of exhibits, a planetarium, and stellar views of the Hollywood Sign! With the distance between them, LA traffic and parking, how can you possibly experience it all in one day? We have the pros here to help! This tour was designed by our local team of expert city guides, art historians and former Observatory staff. We’ll enhance your experience by taking you on a curated journey through art and space, movie trivia, history and much more. The drive to and from will cover all the major hot spots on your bucket list too. Beverly Hills, Sunset Strip, Hollywood, the Melrose shopping district are all on our jam packed itinerary!

Ideal for visitors with a limited amount of time in the city, this tour allows you to see the highlights of Los Angeles in a single day. Visit the Hollywood Walk of Fame, get a good view of the “Hollywood” sign, cruise Rodeo Drive, walk on the Santa Monica Pier, and much more. A private guide picks you up and returns you to your hotel or Airbnb and offers insight about the city throughout the day.

Get an insider look at LA culture, history, landmarks, and hot spots. Stop at The Santa Monica Pier, The Grove/Original Farmer's Market for shopping and lunch, and see Griffith Observatory before scoping celebrity homes. This is a combo package including 5.5 Hour Half Day Tour of The Best of LA & 2 Hour Celebrity Homes Tour. Please note that the selected date when booking refers to the 5.5 Hour Half Day Tour of The Best of Los Angeles from 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM or 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM. To select the date and time for the 2-hour Celebrity Homes Tour please give Hollywood Bus Tours a call directly. This can take place either on the same or on a future date.

Hit the Los Angeles roads feeling like you’re in a Hollywood movie on this one-of-a-kind private tour of West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Drive around Tinseltown in a 1970s classic convertible, the wind in your hair as you explore these glossy neighborhoods and see the Hollywood Sign and the Walk of Fame. Hear stories about the famous people that made this city, and the celebrities that live here now, from your dedicated guide.

Discover Los Angeles, its iconic landmarks, and favorite tourist destinations on this private full day tour. Your local guide will pick you up at your hotel and show you the best spots, hidden gems and tell you fascinating stories you won’t find in any travel book. You can customize your trip following your preferences and discuss the journey route with your guide for a better experience. Based on your preferences you can explore 3 iconic locations: see Beverly Hills, Griffith Observatory, Hollywood Boulevard or any other destination on the list. Your guide will make sure you’re dropped off in time for your flight. Follow your enthusiastic guide to the most recognizable sights of LA Enjoy the stories of the City of Angels as told by your local guide and see it from another perspective Customize your tour according to your preferences The tour includes pick up and drop off.

Have only a short stay planned in Los Angeles? See the best of the City of Angels, all in one day: this private luxury vehicle tour makes navigating this expansive city easy. Meet your guide at a time and place that work best for you, hop aboard, and set off. You'll see highlights like the Hollywood Sign and Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive, Venice Beach, Beverly Hills, and much more.

Los Angeles is filled with must-see attractions, but sightseeing can be hard work. Combine exploring the city's best natural attractions with seaside relaxation on this private tour. Traveling at your own pace you can start at the Venice Canals and Boardwalk, take a walk along Santa Monica Pier and chill out on Surfrider Beach and at Point Dume.

Explore one of America’s coolest cities on a highlights tour of Los Angeles. During this 7-hour tour, visit cool neighborhoods such as Venice Beach, Hollywood, and Santa Monica as well as iconic landmarks like the Chinese Theater and the Hollywood Sign. Drive around the ‘City of Angels’ in an air-conditioned coach and listen to live commentary on board from your guide.

See the best of Los Angeles with your own personal guide! Each booking is private, which means it is your party only. Our guides are experienced and have a passion for showing guests around Los Angeles. Please note the tour is private and customizable. The number of attractions visited can vary depending per group. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Get to your destination in Los Angeles in style and comfort with this private chauffeur service by luxury SUV. The spacious vehicle accommodates up to seven passengers, making this transfer service ideal for families and private groups. Enjoy personalized pickup in the Los Angeles area at any time of the week, and let your professional driver worry about the traffic.

This is the perfect overview tour of Los Angeles’ top sights. Save time waiting for public transport and instead, go on a hassle-free tour that showcases a shortlist of the city's most famous sights—such as the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Hollywood Sign, Beverly Hills, and Rodeo Drive. Listen to guide commentary along the way and enjoy the chance to explore sights on foot too—such Santa Monica Pier, Malibu Pier, and Venice Beach.

Discover the best of Los Angeles during this 7-hour highlights trip covering Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Santa Monica and Venice Beach. Skip the hassles of driving in traffic as your expert guide helps you sample all that LA has to offer. First head to the beach to explore Santa Monica Pier and counterculture vibes of Venice. Then spend the afternoon discovering iconic Hollywood sights like the Walk of Fame and TCL Chinese Theatre. Finish the day amidst the designer boutiques and celebrities of Beverly Hills. A guide, snacks and air-conditioned minivan transport are included.

Swap the crowds and rigid itineraries of typical bus tours for a fully customized and personalized experience of Los Angeles. This private tour is exclusively for your party and takes you where you want to go, from Hollywood to Venice Beach, in Lincoln town car with complimentary wine, beer and liquor with mixers on board.