Top Santa Monica Half-day 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Explore Santa Monica on a private tour by electric bike and see the highlights of the vibrant coastal city. Follow your guide along Santa Monica’s palm-lined streets. Stroll the boardwalk at the Santa Monica Pier, dip your toes in the Pacific Ocean and experience the laid-back culture and classic scenery of this iconic beach town. Cruise to vibrant Venice to see the skate park, street art and the bustle of the crowd on the oceanfront walk and onward to the "gem of the tour" or the Venice canals. Then a final stop at Muscle Beach before zipping back to the shop.

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.

Enjoy a private, half-day ride around Los Angeles during this VIP guided tour—led by a TV personality and celebrity driver and bodyguard. Ride in style in a Lincoln town car with room for up to six people. Enjoy complimentary beer and liquor and sweet and savory snacks as you visit iconic locations like the Hollywood Walk of Fame, glitzy Rodeo Drive, and the beaches of Malibu.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Santa Monica is known for its artsy beach vibe, shopping options and vibrant culture. This self-guided tour helps you explore the area through 10 must-see places, each of which have superb photo opportunities sure to impress the Instagram crowd. You'll learn the unique history and culture at your own pace and you can start and finish any time you like. Learn fun facts, stories and insights while you get to love sunny Santa Monica!

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.

Enjoy spectacular views of the Malibu shoreline, and even attend a surfing lesson, on this small-group, two-in-one tour. Meet your guide in the morning in Santa Monica, and hop aboard a vintage VW van. Head first to the renowned Malibu Pier, and then to Point Dume State Beach for clifftop views overlooking the ocean. Finish the tour with a surfing lesson that will get you hitting the waves in no time.

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!

We have over 20 years of experience providing custom tours to guests travelling from all over the world. Our private, 6-hour Los Angeles Beachside package will transport your party (up to 12) to four of the most popular beach cities in LA – Santa Monica, Malibu, Manhattan Beach and Marina Del Rey. You'll be transported to each beach city in our luxury Mercedes Sprinter. Our driver/guides will share local insights and answer questions along the way. Your Los Angeles Beachside tour ensures time to stroll along the Santa Monica Pier, dig your toes into the sand in Malibu, sip coffee as you browse local beach shops and snap some pictures at Fisherman's Village. Not a native English speaker? No problem. In addition to English, our drivers speak fluent French, Dutch, German, Italian and more. Want to change up the itinerary? We’re happy to work with you to customize this tour depending on your time and interests. Just let us know!

Tour with the best in the industry to see the top attractions in Hollywood, West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. This 4-hour tour includes countless LA landmarks and stops at the Hollywood sign, the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Hollywood Forever Cemetery, where stars are laid to rest. Anything else that suits your interest can be included. Let's explore Hollywood together!

Explore Hollywood on this guided bus tour with stops at the most iconic landmarks of LA. Be astonished by the lavishness of the City of Angels as you stroll down the Rodeo Drive and Hollywood Walk of Fame, marveling at stunning TCL Chinese Theatres. Drive through the Sunset Strip, which is an LA nightlife nexus known from the 1960-70s, and explore the most iconic venues along the way. Dive deeper into the historic part of the city and learn how the place has changed since its foundation in 1781. Hear captivating, eye-opening facts and details as you ride. Spend your time with your enthusiastic, knowledgeable guide who will reveal another Hollywood for you. • No need to spend time worrying about transportation • Drive from one landmark to another while listening to your enthusiastic local guide • Take a chance to visit all the iconic sights and learn more about them • Feel the vibe of the city inside the traffic, admiring the stunning views

A leisurely visit to the Westside of L.A., this private custom 3-hour tour covers the areas of Santa Monica, Venice Beach and Malibu. We’ll cruise past the mansions of Brentwood and the celebrity homes of Pacific Palisades. Your professional and personable guide will pick you up at your designated location and provide a wonderful scenic overview of some of the world's most famous beaches.

Los Angeles is the city of the rich and famous, but unless you know an insider, you may not know all the celeb stories of LA. This Los Angeles Private Limo Tour changes all that and lets you explore in style with a guide who's been on TV. Hear celebrity stories as you go by some of LA's most famous attractions, like the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Rodeo Drive.

Sail past Marina Del Rey, Santa Monica, Venice Beach and Malibu on this 4-hour sailboat tour along the beautiful Los Angeles coast. After a short briefing, we'll cruise past celebrity yachts until we are out of the harbor. Here, we allow guests to operate the yacht independently and raise the sails. We can anchor for a bite to eat and pause to take photos of the scenery—this experience you'll never forget!