Top Santa Monica Culture

Enjoy the best of Los Angeles with this three hour guided bike tour that begins in Santa Monica near the famous Santa Monica Pier! Take in the ocean breezes, visit the historic Venice Canals, ride through Marina del Rey, take pictures with the Art Walls, and explore Muscle Beach. The sunny California weather makes this tour a fun and beautiful experience for culture enthusiasts and history buffs. Our guides will provide you with fun facts, surprising secrets, and photo opportunities while you soak in the beauty of Santa Monica and Venice Beach. Upgrade your tour to an electric bike for an easier ride! This guided tour takes about 3 hours and is perfect for families, friend groups, couples, and solo riders! Get the local feel while you learn on this relaxed ride! Attachments like tag-a-longs and trailers are not permitted on this tour.

See Los Angeles in style with a 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.

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.

Explore the beautiful outdoor environment of Santa Monica and Venice Beach during this Segway tour in Los Angeles. Cover lots of ground (much more than you could see on a walking tour) as you zip along to the many attractions of these two coastal areas, including Santa Monica Pier, the Venice Boardwalk, and Muscle Beach. Along the way, hear insightful commentary from your guide about the area’s history and culture. Your Segway excursion also includes a brief orientation, safety equipment, and snacks and beverages.

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.

Take a pedal-powered tour through the beaches and streets of the famous Santa Monica and Venice Beach areas of Los Angeles during this electric bike tour. Skip the tour bus as you enjoy fresh ocean breezes and laid back riding with a guide aboard an electric bicycle. Cruise the famous canals of Venice and cycle the trails along Santa Monica Beach, choosing if you want to use your own leg power or get a boost from your electric-powered cycle. This L.A. electric bike trip also includes a helmet rental and bottled water.

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 and Venice like a local on this guided bike tour. Ride through these coastal towns on a classic beach cruiser. Experience the famous boardwalk and canals, go to hidden spots, and learn about the history of these Los Angeles neighborhoods. The tour passes by the Santa Monica Pier and stops at Muscle Beach. You’ll be able to visit Abbot Kinney Boulevard for juice or coffee before heading up Main Street.

Book this tour to find out stories of Hollywood celebrities by visiting the cemetery, Rodeo Drive, Sunset Strip, and more. Your guide will collect you from West Hollywood or Beverly Hills addresses for an easy start to the tour, and then you’ll be on your way. Customize this as you like, since this is a private tour.

If you love chasing down haunted hotspots, the Santa Monica Haunted Ghost Tour on the Pier will be right up your alley. This is where Route 66, America's Mother Road, comes to an end, carrying with it plenty of ghost stories along the way. All around the city, there are dark histories to unravel, from haunted carousels to mysterious souls wandering the beaches. Hear them and be spooked!

Join us for the perfect in-depth tour of world famous Venice, California. Discover the beach, the canals, the culture and history on our guided 4.5 hour tour. Your live guide will show you the sights on our customized open air van, and make sure you end your day feeling like a local. Venice is one of the most unique locations on the planet, we allow you to experience it like only Surf City Tours can!

Santa Monica is full of amazing views and panoramic vistas, which will make your photo shoot shine. During your 2-hour shoot, we’ll find the picture-perfect locations suited specifically to you. After the shoot, you’ll receive 50 professionally captured and edited photos for your use. Ideal for Instagrammers, bloggers and anyone who needs a great set of photos in California.

Embark on an engaging scavenger hunt through the vibrant streets of Santa Monica, California. Explore a city renowned for its beauty and history. Delve into the bustling 3rd Street Promenade and let the charm of its unique shops and restaurants draw you in. See the beautiful beachfront and the hip and happening Santa Monica Pier. Explore at your own pace and feel Santa Monica's vibrant spirit. Ready to discover Santa Monica in a whole new way? Let the adventure begin!

Visit popular sites in Santa Monica while getting professional vacation photographs through Localgrapher, a global network of professional photographers and videographers. Whether you are a solo traveler looking to capture picture-perfect moments on your vacation, a couple on your honeymoon or a family on a trip, this service will capture photos you'll be excited to share. Your photographer will assist you in finding the best locations for your needs.

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.

Instead of exploring the City of Angels in a crowded and stuffy sightseeing bus, watch the city unfold around you from the comfort of a luxurious private limousine. Drive around Hollywood, Beverly Hills, the LA coast and any other site you want – this tour is fully customizable – in a sleek and comfortable Lincoln town car that seats up to six. Take advantage of your car’s open bar and the deep local knowledge of your private driver.

See the City of Angels your own way—and enjoy a flexible, luxurious way to travel—on this private limo tour. Meet your guide at your preferred time and place, hop aboard, and enjoy an in-limo bar featuring beer, wine, spirits, and nibbles. As you go, hear insider Hollywood stories, and choose to see highlights ranging from Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive to the Walk of Fame, Santa Monica, and more.

Join us for a walking tour of one of America’s most popular seaside towns, Santa Monica. Our time together will be spent at Santa Monica’s top attractions, and the opportunity to hear the development of the city from its earliest settlers to modern day attractions. Our stories range from the the explorers to the visionaries to….Popeye the Sailor Man?!? You’ll learn a lot, and see a lot, on this tour of America’s most famous beachside resort – Santa Monica!

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.

Enjoy the best of Los Angeles with this two hour guided e-Bike tour that begins in Santa Monica near the famous Santa Monica Pier! You must be at least 16 to ride our pedal assist e-Bikes. Take in the ocean breezes, visit the historic Venice Canals, ride through Marina del Rey, take pictures with the Art Walls, and explore Muscle Beach. You’ll be able to visit all of the main highlights that the area has to offer, while learning fun facts, seeing beautiful views, and more! This guided tour takes about 3 hours, including various stops near essential attractions while our guides provide in-depth narration and stop for photo opportunities at famous sights and hidden gems throughout the tour.

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.