Top Long Beach Sightseeing Tours

Renting a swan boat is a fun way to exercise and explore the Rainbow Lagoon at the same time. If your rental is on a hot day—no need to worry about the California sunshine, as each boat comes with shaded canopies to protect you from the elements. Choose from a variety of time slots to suit your schedule—you can even go for an atmospheric evening ride with LED lights on your boat.

Visit sharks, penguins and puffins with admission to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, and explore 19 wildlife habitats from every corner of the world’s largest ocean. Slip beneath a full-sized model of a blue whale, and catch the eye of a fierce leopard shark. Travel from a Sea of Cortez kelp forest to the ice-crusted waters off Northern Japan; watch sea horses play in a tropical lagoon, pet a shark in a kid-friendly touch tank and listen to the eerie melodies of an undersea whale song. Join us as the Aquarium of the Pacific celebrates its 25th Anniversary with new exhibits, events, and programs highlighting the remarkable natural world right outside our door. Journey through a re-imagined Southern California Gallery highlighting fascinating local animals and marine habitats. Discover colorful reefs, kelp forests, and sea grass beds as you meet a pod of lobsters, an octopus, deepwater fish, and more.

This is the perfect way to get an overview of Los Angeles’ highlights. Instead of going on a fixed route of sights that don’t interest you, take control of the itinerary and choose the places you visit. For the duration of tour, make as many stops as you like for photos, food, shopping, and exploring. Potential places to visit include Santa Monica Pier, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive, and Venice Beach.

The Rainbow Harbor is a beautiful place to spend an evening watching the sunset, but it can sometimes be tricky to find a good seating area and avoid crowds at the same time. With this swan pedal boat experience, get out on the water with just your group, and choose where you want to pedal to on the Rainbow Lagoon. Along the way, get great views of local sights such as Downtown Long Beach, and the Pike Ferris Wheel.

This full–day tour of Los Angeles is a popular and convenient choice for cruise ship passengers docked at the Long Beach or San Pedro terminals. After pick–up from the port, your guide brings you to LA’s highlights and hidden gems, from the Hollywood Sign to Marlon Brando’s acting school. The day’s itinerary factors in free time to explore, dine, or shop at your own pace.

Take in Los Angeles’ scenic highlights from the air with a private, 45-minute helicopter tour from Long Beach. Fly up the coast past Manhattan and Venice beaches, then bank over Santa Monica pier then head for downtown. See the city’s sports centers and gleaming skyscrapers and take in views of the Hollywood Hills and the San Gabriel Mountains before touching back down in Long Beach.

Spend a half-day sightseeing in Los Angeles during this guided tour from Long Beach. With an expert local guide and a small group of fourteen people or less, see LA landmarks like the Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica, Venice Beach and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Follow your guide to filming locations of famous movies, explore Hollywood Boulevard and see one of the biggest ports in the US. This tour includes round-trip transportation from Long Beach hotels. 

See the L.A. coast from a private helicopter with a 30-minute, narrated flight from Long Beach, and take in California’s most iconic vistas. Watch for surfers as you soar over the breaks at Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, and the Port of Long Beach. Glide past iconic landmarks like the Queen Mary and the Battleship USS Iowa Museum. Admire the natural beauty of Abalone Cove Shoreline Park as well as cliffs, caves, and waves along Palos Verdes.

See the L.A. coast from the sky with an exciting, 15-minute tour from Long Beach on a private helicopter. Swoop above the iconic Queen Mary ocean liner, hover over downtown Long Beach and see the imposing Battleship Iowa that's moored in the city's bustling port. Enjoy seaward views of Catalina Island and the curving Pacific coastline before touching back to Earth at the Long Beach helipad.

Combine two of San Diego’s best attractions—shopping and scenery—with this full-day tour. You’ll swipe the credit card at the Carlsbad Premium Outlets (think high-end brands at incredible prices) and the waterfront Seaport Village, mixing it up with stops at Balboa Park, La Jolla, and the USS Midway Museum. At the end of a full day, you’ll have seen and shopped the best of San Diego.

In you like fun and games, and fancy yourself an amateur-detective or wannabe treasure-hunter, this 2-hour walking adventure around Long Beach is for you. With your smartphone acting as a guide, wander around Long Beach at whatever pace you wish, solving clues and completing challenges at the same time as enjoying all of the sights, sounds and tastes this vibrant LA borough has to offer.

This private Temecula Wine Country tour includes a stop at an outlet mall for shopping—a relatively rare combination. After pickup from Los Angeles, Orange, or San Diego counties, head to an outdoor outlet mall for roughly two hours of discounted shopping. Then, visit wine country, stopping for wine tasting at one or more wineries, time willing. Finish your tour with free time for shopping, dining, and exploring Old Town Temecula.

This fascinating audio tour of the beautiful sunny and vibrant Long Beach in California will take you on a fun journey where you will see sights such as the magnificent RMS Queen Mary and the famous Long Beach Grand Prix. Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this exciting city. On this tour you will see wonderful examples of architecture, important historical vessels and lots of free artwork generated by the people who live and work in the area. To discover this marvellous city in your own time and at your own pace just download this vibrantly-narrated self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking. The tour will take approximately two hours, but you can pause the audio guide when needed. Grab a bite to eat or do some shopping along the way. Please note that this tour is only available in English.

A beautiful private yacht tour of the port of Long Beach and Los Angeles. See all the described attractions listed in this itinerary and see seals and sea lions in their natural habitat. You also have the option to fish from the yacht as we go if you have a valid license (bring your own pole and gear.) This is a flat rate for a private trip, you have the yacht to yourselves. Limit of 6 guests in your party.

Take your exploration of Los Angeles to new heights during this 30-minute private helicopter sightseeing flight. Climb aboard your own private helicopter at Santa Monica airport for an unforgettable aerial excursion above the City of Angels, heading north over the canals of Venice Beach. You’ll continue past the sights including the foothills of Santa Monica, the mountaintop Getty Museum and Hollywood and its iconic sign, plus much more. Loop back past Griffith Observatory and the skyscrapers of downtown before coming back down to earth in Santa Monica.

Take flight above Long Beach and Los Angeles on this helicopter tour. Starting at Long Beach Airport, you’ll fly toward Santa Monica and the Hollywood sign, traveling along the coastline of Long Beach, around San Pedro, and past the beaches of Los Angeles. This is the best way to experience the grand scale of LA.

Be prepared for the experience of a lifetime when you soar above all that Los Angeles has to offer for 60 minutes on a doors-off aerial photography ride. Leaving Long Beach, you will immediately head down to downtown Long Beach and the Queen Mary and over the port of Long Beach and Los Angeles to the famous Vincent Thomas Bridge, seen in the movie 'Gone in 60 Seconds' with Nicholas Cage. From there you will see the Battleship Iowa and head around the magnificent Palos Verdes Peninsula. Up then to the Manhattan Beach Pier, skim along the waves through LAX up to the famous Venice Beach. Upon reaching the iconic Santa Monica pier you will head inland over Beverly Hills, UCLA, and Hollywood before cruising by the timeless Hollywood Sign and Griffith Park Observatory. Then you will head over to the Dodgers Stadium and Downtown LA, marveling at the height of the US Bank building, the tallest on the West Coast, before heading back to Long Beach.

Private- Three Hour Sailing Excursion with Coast Guard Licensed Captain for up to 6 passengers. We leave from Rainbow Harbor Long Beach and out into the Pacific Ocean in search of sea life such as Sea Birds, California Sea Lions, Dolphin and Whales. Or, you can choose to stay inside the break wall and closer to shore where seasickness is rare, and sea life still around. We have a blue tooth speaker and a head (toilet) onboard. You are welcome to bring Food, Drinks (including alcohol), pets welcome. Weather in Southern California is unique and sailing can be wonderful year round. The vessel is a 1984 Newport 33' sailboat, with all required safety equipment on board.

Visit some of Southern California’s most beautiful beach towns with ease on this full-day tour. Depart from your Anaheim-area hotel in a vehicle with a driver and travel down the coast. The stops are customizable, and can include Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, Balboa Island, Manhattan Beach, Venice Beach, Santa Monica, and more.

See all the hot spots of Hollywood and Beverly Hills in just one day on this full-day tour from Orange County, including transport. See Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Sunset Strip, and the Hollywood Sign. Plus, pass by celebrity homes and get some free time on Rodeo Drive.

Embark on an unforgettable journey of enchantment with our Avalon Enchantment: Nature, History & Gourmet Delights Tour. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of nature as we explore stunning landscapes, from misty mountains to serene lakes. Delve into the rich tapestry of history, walking in the footsteps of ancient civilizations, uncovering hidden gems and fascinating tales. And tantalize your taste buds with exquisite gourmet delights, savoring the flavors of farm-to-table cuisine and indulging in world-class wine tastings. This tour is a sensory feast, a symphony of sights, sounds, and tastes that will leave you spellbound. Come, let us take you on the journey of a lifetime. Don't worry about other people, this tour is completely tailored to you with the Pintours App! With our app, you can pause the tour, and check out the locations as long as you want! You can skip a stop you don't like, and you have all the best information about each stop at your fingertips.

Discover the magic of Orange County's stunning beaches and its birthplace, Los Rios and Mission San Capistrano, with our customizable tour. You'll have the freedom to create your own itinerary or follow our pre-planned route. You can add more destinations to your itinerary, such as Newport or Huntington Beach, or visit popular attractions like the Duffy boats in Newport and the Balboa boardwalk. If you're in the mood for shopping, there are plenty of options to choose from, including Fashion Island, Irvine Spectrum, and South Coast Plaza. Don't miss out on exploring the diverse historic downtown areas that O.C. has to offer, such as Orange Circle, Downtown Fullerton, and Anaheim Packing District. This 8-hour tour is entirely up to you to use as you like, making it the perfect way to start or end your trip. With us, you won't have to worry about your luggage. We'll pick you up from your hotel or airport and drop you off wherever you choose. Don't miss this unforgettable experience!