Top Santa Monica Seasonal & Special Occasions

Take a private boat tour in a Luxury E-boat and enjoy the beautiful scenery while you coast with friends for a special occasion. This tour is perfect for for a special event with a group or with a special someone. What better way to spend some relaxation time while sipping on wine with a delicious charcuterie board to snack on. Our Duffy boat tour is committed to sustainable practices, such as using electric-powered boats and minimizing waste.

Relax as you take a ride on a private rickshaw along the streets and beaches of Santa Monica. Enjoy the fresh ocean breezes while touring the area to locations such as the Santa Monica Pier, Muscle Beach, Venice Boardwalk and the Venice Skatepark. Sit back and let your guide do all the work! Two people per rickshaw, please.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy the best Bar & Club Crawl in Santa Monica / 3rd Street. This tour was curated by local Angelenos who's passions are traveling the world and bringing people from all walks of life together. Santa Monica is a huge city and can be very challenging to navigate. The owners curate this tour to include all different aspects of nightlife in Santa Monica. The Santa Monica Bar & Club Crawl is conveniently located in the heart of Santa Monica and two of the venues are located on the iconic 3rd street promenade. Tour includes admission, 3 drinks, and bottle service at the nightclub. The tour ends at 10:30 but you can stay out as long as you'd like. All you need to do is show up and have fun! P.S. Please remember to dress to impress!

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 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.

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.

Book this private party boat for you and your group of up to 15 friends, and enjoy the gorgeous views you can only get from Marina Del Rey. You’ll see Venice Beach, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, and much more. Look for dolphins, seals, and sometimes whales if you’re in the right season.

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.

Celebrate the magic of the season on the water with a Christmas Eve Premier Brunch Cruise in Marina Del Rey. You and your guests will enjoy a holiday brunch buffet freshly prepared by our chef, full bar service, and City Cruises’ distinctive hospitality. While onboard, experience exceptional views of Southern California’s world-famous beaches and pristine harbor views, live entertainment, and festive décor. Our team will happily take care of the details, leaving you to celebrate the holidays on the Marina Del Rey Harbor with your friends and family. Happy Holidays!

Imagine dancing in the streets with the energetic atmosphere of Latin America right in the heart of Santa Monica. We'll meet at a cool beachside bar and head to another overlooking the ocean for epic views and a drink (your expense). We'll walk to the site for street salsa dancing, where you'll be in for a fun night of dance. Having a partner and drinking are both optional for this experience.

Santa Monica Picnic Co is a internationally recognized elegant picnic company that provides unforgettable picnic experiences on the beautiful beaches of Santa Monica, CA Our picnics were professionally styled and thoughtfully curated to give you everything you will need for a relaxing experience at the beach in Santa Monica. With multiple locations, we can host you either North of the Santa Monica pier or South to simplify the logistics of your schedule and where you are staying. We have local partnerships with various vendors to enhance your picnic, whether it's a private photography session, customized cake, florals, live musician, guided meditation or beach yoga session, we make it easy for you to customize your experience.

Happiest Ours Yacht Charters has private yacht cruises, and luxury yacht charters that can go north towards Santa Monica and Malibu, or south towards Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach. You can even cruise to Catalina Island for a day or an overnight. When you want to charter a yacht in Los Angeles style, Happiest Ours is the perfect choice. Our boat is privately owned by two business partners who have 30 years of boating experience in Marina Del Rey. The interior design was meticulously executed by an LA designer who has over 25 years in the home industry. She created exclusive items for Neiman

Bring the magic of the season to life with a Marina del Rey Christmas Day Premier Brunch Cruise departing from Marina del Rey. With cruises featuring festive décor and a delicious meal, celebrating Christmas on the marina with your friends and family will keep your holiday merry and bright!

Our Captain deckhand and a host are amazing and professional, they will make sure you have the best time from the moment you come on board. If you are celebrating a special occasion we can welcome you with complimentary mimosas or help you to decorate the inside of the yacht, and add an extra hour to your experience so please contact us and let us know. We do have a three-hour min as this is a large yacht takes time to prepare. They won't disappoint to meet all your needs.

Gear up for an unforgettable photographic journey through one of Santa Monica's renowned destinations! We're here to guide you on a leisurely exploration of these iconic locations, spotlighting the most photogenic landmarks that Santa Monica has to offer. In addition to our professional photography services, we're excited to share insider tips and tricks to enhance your holiday experience. Join us as we reveal the well-kept secrets and treasures of Santa Monica, all while immortalizing those precious moments of your vacation through our lens. We can't wait to meet you and embark on this exciting adventure together!

We visit five wineries along the way, the same as in the movie and we throw in a complimentary picnic lunch. Guests will have the time of their lives on this memorable all day weekend excursion.

Bring the magic of the season to life with a Marina del Rey Christmas Day Premier Dinner Cruise departing from Marina del Rey. With cruises featuring festive décor and a delicious meal, celebrating Christmas on the marina with your friends and family will keep your holiday merry and bright!