Day Trips from Los Angeles to Santa Monica Beach and Pier

From the Hollywood sign to the sunny beaches of Santa Monica to the glitz of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles is so full of iconic sights it can be tricky to see them all. This guided tour seamlessly transports you by coach to all of the city's top attractions—from Venice Beach to the Sunset Strip to Griffith Park and more—so that you don't need to worry about missing a thing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A private tour of Los Angeles allows for all the customization of a self-guided tour plus the benefit of a local driver and guide. Your guide navigates notorious L.A. traffic like a pro as you’re brought to must-see Los Angeles sights such as Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, and Malibu. Stop for photos ops along the way, plus get the local scoop on Los Angeles celebrities, history, and culture.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Explore Los Angeles on a full-day tour that covers the best of the sprawling city. Hear commentary from your guide as you take in Muscle Beach, Venice Beach, and Santa Monica Pier, then cruise through Hollywood to the Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theater, and Dolby Theater. Get a look at Beverly Hills' celebrity mansions, Rodeo Drive, and the Sunset Strip. Continue to downtown Los Angeles to view landmarks like Walt Disney Concert Hall, L.A. Live, Bradbury Building, and more. Ideal for travelers with limited time.

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 has so many great places to see—from the Hollywood Sign to Rodeo Drive, Santa Monica, Venice Beach, and Hollywood. Going on a private tour means there’s no need to plan an itinerary yourself or rely on public transport. Travel in a comfortable private vehicle between dispersed sights and enjoy plenty of time to get out of the vehicle to take photos of key landmarks.

This private tour of Los Angeles gives you the freedom to explore without worrying about your transportation throughout the day. Hit up hot spots, such as the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, and Sunset Boulevard in a luxury vehicle. Plus, snap pictures of the Hollywood Sign, Rodeo Drive, Staples Center, and the Chinese Theater as you travel across one of the United States’ largest cities.

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.

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.

This private full-day tour stands out by visiting Hollywood and Beverly Hills inland before checking out Venice Beach, Santa Monica, and Malibu along the coast. It’s a solid seven hours of exploration, starting from Melrose Avenue through the Hollywood Hills winding to the Pacific Coast Highway to the Santa Monica Pier, Venice Canals Walkway, and much more.

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.

It can be hard to do much sightseeing in Los Angeles without getting behind the wheel and braving its famous traffic jams. This half-day private tour offers a hassle-free way to take in a broad view of the city while relaxing in the passenger seat. Your driver and guide will pick you up from your hotel for an attraction-filled journey from Downtown to Santa Monica, customizing the itinerary to suit your interests.