Full Day Iconic Sites Tour of LA from Santa Monica with Six Stops
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Explore the iconic landmarks of Los Angeles in one full day starting from our convenient location in Santa Monica. This comprehensive tour covers must-see attractions like Hollywood, Venice Beach, Santa Monica Pier, Beverly Hills, Griffith Park and the Hollywood sign allowing you to experience the vibrant culture and sights of LA. Enjoy up to 40 minutes at each stop (an 1-hour for lunch), guided by a knowledgeable tour guide who shares fun facts and history. Travel in comfort on a luxury small tour bus with complimentary bottled water. - Full day tour lasting approximately 7.5 hours with six iconi stops - Just a few spots you'd see up close and personal include the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Griffith Park, Muscle Beach, Rodeo Drive and the famous Farmers' Market at the Grove - The drive will be great as well we cruise past famous Sunset strip and celebrity sighting locations! - Ideal for families , first-time visitors to Los Angeles and those looking for an overivew of the whole city!
Your experience
Stop 1
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!
Stop 2
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!
Stop 3
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.
Stop 4
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.
Stop 5
Adjacent to the Farmers' Market lunch stop, this is a great place to shop if you have extra time after your meal!
Stop 6
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.
Stop 7
Whiskey-a-Go-Go
Stop 8
The Viper Room,
Stop 9
The Roxy
Stop 10
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!
Stop 11
The observatory is pary of the Griffith Park and has numerous exhibits centered around the cosmos!
Stop 12
See the world famous Hollywood sign from Griffith Park! This is closest a bus can get to the sign.
What’s included
- Carefully curated routes that visit the most welcoming and visitor-friendly parts of Los Angeles
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Not included
- Lunch
- No luggage please, personal sized carry-on only.
- Parking
- Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
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).
Before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- If you want to be on the same bus as a another group, please contact us immediately after submitting the booking.
- No luggage larger than a backpack is allowed on board and we do not store luggage
- Please contact us if you need a bus with a Wheelchair lift or have an ADA requirement.
- Umbrella strollers that fold are acceptable, nothing larger that cannot fold
- Travel Agents: Please provide guests' contact information in booking (mobile/email)
- Tours are in English only
- Seating is not pre-assigned but we attempt to get groups close together on the vehicle
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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