Top Santa Monica Bus Tours

Visit many of Los Angeles’s highlights and landmarks on one fun and convenient outing. Learn about LA history and culture—its historic filming locations and crime scenes, celebrity homes and trendy restaurants—from a narrator as you traverse the city in a convertible bus. Stop at the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive, a farmer's market for lunch, and the Hollywood Sign on this easy and affordable tour.

Explore Hollywood, Los Angeles, and beyond on this all-day guided excursion from Anaheim, downtown L.A., or North Hollywood. After a convenient hotel pickup, head out with a knowledgeable guide and experience classic sites and neighborhoods like the Hollywood Sign and the Walk of Fame, Memorial Coliseum, Griffith Observatory, Venice Beach, and Santa Monica Pier.

See the star-studded side of Malibu on this half-day tour that covers celebrity homes, historic sites, filming locations, and more. Cruise along the coast in an open-air van, stopping at the Adamson House, Surfrider Beach, Malibu Pier, and the Malibu Country Mart. Get a peek at the homes of celebs like Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert Downey Jr., Mel Brooks, Simon Cowell, Dr. Dre, Cher, Adam Sandler, Jennifer Lopez, and more.

See the best of Hollywood on this 3 1/2 hour tour that includes all the necessary sights between the beach and Tinseltown. Our Hollywood Hopper will give you a glimpse of classic Los Angeles icons including celebrity homes, movie studios, filming locations, with stops at the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Hollywood Sign. This is perfect for someone short on time, staying at the beach, on a long layover or wanting to see the top sights in the city.

See Los Angeles in style with a 5-hour private tour in a spacious vehicle. Watch for celebrities as you cruise the Walk of Fame past the iconic Chinese Theater, and navigate the roads of Beverly Hills as you spot the stars’ sprawling mansions. Continue along Rodeo Drive and the vibrant Sunset Strip, then hit downtown to see the city’s most famous sports centers, concert halls and museums. Finish your trip at the Pacific Ocean, where you’ll take in Venice Beach, the Santa Monica Pier and miles of perfect, palm-lined beaches.

Leave the bustle of Los Angeles behind—and explore peaceful Catalina Island at your own pace—with this convenient package deal. In the morning, meet your driver directly at your LA accommodation, hop aboard your vehicle, and then transfer to the ferry to Catalina Island, where you can admire the seaside views. Once on the island, head to the Undersea Expedition (tickets included), and explore the sights independently.

Swap the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles for something a bit more relaxing—a scenic ferry trip to Catalina Island. Once you arrive, enjoy a guided tour of the main city of Avalon to help you get your bearings, and learn about its top sights. No need to worry about rushing back—the tour factors in some free time to explore Avalon’s shops, restaurants, and famous landmarks independently.

Santa Monica is one of the best neighborhoods to explore by bike with its colorful characters, sights and sounds. Since it's also an artistic and creative area of LA, this tour seizes the opportunity to introduce you to legal graffiti street galleries and the best of the local sculpture and architecture. Clocking in at nearly three hours long, this two-wheeled adventure will leave your legs a bit more toned and your stomach ready for lunch.

Cruise around Malibu in a vintage 1972 VW camper van on this half-day tour. Take in scenic views of the area’s coastline and mountain landscapes as you see popular attractions like Malibu Pier. Plus, make a short visit to a winery for a tasting. Choose between a morning or afternoon departure time.

Tour Santa Barbara & Santa Barbara Wine Country from Los Angeles. Experience why Santa Barbara County was named 2021 Wine Region of the Year by Wine Enthusiast Magazine! Highlights: 2 equally fabulous itineraries to choose from. Both itineraries include: - 3+ wine tasting opportunities in vineyard & village locations. Wine is optional & sold separately - Cruising the legendary Pacific Coast Highway - Transportation in an upscale Mercedes Sprinter with climate control, leather seats, tall ceilings & picture windows for viewing the stunning scenery - A local guide to share historical & fun facts Saturday Itinerary: Santa Barbara Wine Country 130 Miles North of Los Angeles - Solvang, Danish capitol of America - Los Olivos, historic "wine focused" village - Vineyard Winery Sunday Itinerary: Santa Barbara, "America's Riviera" 90 Miles North of Los Angeles - Santa Barbara - State Street Promenade & Presidio Historic Neighborhood - Santa Barbara Funk Zone & Waterfront - Vineyard Winery

For visitors staying in Torrance, El Segundo, or Hawthorn, this full–day tour of Los Angeles with round–trip hotel transport is a hassle–free way to sightsee. Going with a guide eliminates the hassle of navigating the sprawling city on your own, as well as ensures you learn more than you could from a guidebook. Highlights on the itinerary include Downtown, the Hollywood sign, Rodeo Drive, and Venice Beach.

Explore LA on this private, customizable tour that can take you to Hollywood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and more. Your guide can help you put together an itinerary to fill up the 3.5 hours of your tour. You’ll have private transportation the entire way, and you can sip on included bottled water. Bring the whole family, a group of friends, or whoever you think would like to explore Los Angeles.

Discover Los Angeles without the hassle of driving during this full-day private tour. Get picked up at your hotel and spend the day exploring Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and Venice Beach. Go window shopping on Rodeo Drive, stroll along the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and see the Hollywood sign from Griffith Park Observatory.

Eat and drink like a Hollywood VIP during this 5-hour restaurant and bar tour in Santa Monica aboard an electric-powered Cadillac Escalade limo. Join a small group of no more than 14 guests as you’re whisked to the restaurant of your choosing for lunch or dinner. After your meal, continue the fun with a stop at your choice of bar or lounge in this fun-filled neighborhood. A local guide, live on-board commentary during your drive and round-trip hotel transport are covered.

Malibu is a 21-mile strip of prime Pacific coastline, home of the rich and famous and filled with hidden gems, including wineries and movie locations. Let's explore it together! You'll have the option to stop for a sip of wine, beer or cocktails, or visit a winery (available Wednesday to Sunday). Let's customize the perfect tour for you in one of America's most storied locations.

Soak up the sand, surf and sun of the waterfront cities of Venice, Santa Monica and Marina del Rey during this 3-hour sightseeing trip aboard an electric-powered Cadillac Escalade limo. Feel like a Hollywood player as you cruise the streets of these beachfront meccas aboard your open-air ride, enjoying live commentary from a guide during the trip. Along the way you’ll also have 90 minutes to enjoy these areas’ excellent shopping and dining options on foot.

This tour's destination is Malibu—arguably one of the most beautiful places in the world. Here, you'll find the Malibu Coastal Region, officially recognized by the AVA (American Viticultural Association), which boasts 50 boutique vineyards. With cool ocean air and rich, volcanic soil, this is the most ideal place to grow wine grapes in Southern California. But don't take our word for it—explore the wines of Malibu with our expert wine guide to discover this for yourself!

Join Tour du Jour as we pay tribute to the twin obsessions of celebrity and death. On your private 2.5 hour tour, you’ll visit the final resting places of some of Hollywood’s most beloved stars from long-departed legends to larger-than-life icons like Marilyn Monroe, Natalie Wood, Dean Martin, Farrah Fawcett, to name just a few. And we’ll take you to the real-life locations where infamous events took place such as Michael Jackson’s last residence and Whitney Houston’s final bath. From scandalous behavior to murder and suicide –rock stars, movie stars, and child stars. From the ODs to the DOAs. We know the stories and we know where to look. Complimentary bottled water and a multi-media iPad presentation of the gone-but-not-forgotten stars and their untimely deaths help round out this popular excursion provided by a highly-rated professional guide.

Explore Malibu with its 21 miles of famous coastlines. Start the day driving up to the Malibu Colony with its coveted ocean access and beach-side mansions. We’ll walk along the semi-private beach enjoyed by the many celebrities who live in the Colony: Tom Hanks, Woody Harrelson, Jeff Bridges and Bill Murray, among others. Then we'll continue north to find Malibu's most pristine beaches, including the wild cliffs of El Matador beach. Returning, we'll stop at an ocean-side park with panoramic views where whales and dolphins can be spotted. Following, we'll explore the Adamson house, one of the first beach mansions in Malibu and its stunning artistic tiles and architecture. And to conclude this scenic day, we'll stop at the world-famous ocean front Duke's Malibu restaurant, named after an Olympic gold medalist and the father of modern day surfing. There, we’ll wrap the tour up with a drink (not included in tour pricing) with phenomenal views and the ocean just a few yards away.

Have only a short amount of time in Los Angeles? See some of the city’s top attractions—and explore without any hassle—on this private, half-day driving tour. Following pickup at your preferred address, hop aboard your vehicle, equipped with Wi-Fi, charging ports, and even a TV. Then, sit back as your driver whisks you to top LA sights, from Downtown LA and the Hollywood Sign to the Griffith Observatory and Rodeo Drive.

Santa Monica, Malibu, Venice Beach, Beverly Hills, Culver City, Sunset Strip, The Grove and Original Farmer's Market, Melrose, Museum Row, Griffith Observatory & Hollywood & more - enjoy a full-day guided tour with live narration. Make multiple stops throughout the day to explore iconic Los Angeles sites and take photos. We will pass by countless other well-known Los Angeles sights, celebrity homes, movie studios, and film locations. Movie studios include Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Studios, Raleigh Studios, and Culver Studios / Amazon Studios, Sunset Bronson Studio Lot - Netflix LA Headquarters. (Studio tours not included) Transportation provided in an upscale Mercedes Sprinter Van in the comfort of leather seats, climate control - air conditioning in the summer and heat in the winter - tall ceilings, and large picture windows to take in the views. With a max of only 10 guests, enjoy interacting with your guide and 5 star hospitality!

This epic journey includes everything from the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Las Vegas, Death Valley and every hidden gem along the way! Most meals are included. With over 20+ years of experience, We’ve created the best way for budget travelers to get around the USA.

Tour the homes of the rich and famous on this two hour celebrity homes tour in Los Angeles. You'll Drive through Beverly Hills, Holmby Hills, and Bel-Air seeing palaces that are over $100 million. You’ll be driven in a luxury black SUV where you’ll hear your guide’s commentary and have an interactive iPad to receive even more info. Plan on around two hours for this celebrity homes tour.

This 7 hour full day tour combines LA Story, our signature tour of Hollywood and the Beverly Hills area, and our Westside Story tour of Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica and Venice. The most popular sights seen from a fresh perspective, as well as the lesser-known gems other tours miss. You're guaranteed a tried and true highly-rated industry professional guide that's fully licensed and passionate about showcasing our amazing cities. *In the tour details listed above, there are few options that best describe timeframes for stops and drive-by introductions. Plus, there are a handful of locations not listed in available "Attractions." Some attractions may not be accessible on certain days of the year. This tour is a solid 7 hours, and we've laid out a guesstimate on stops and travel time. Remember, this is a private tour, so you're also welcome to fully customize your time.