Full Day Iconic Sites Tour of LA from Santa Monica with Six Stops

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7 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

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!

What's Included

Carefully curated routes that visit the most welcoming and visitor-friendly parts of Los Angeles
Bottled water
Driver/guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off from select hotels only (if option chosen)
Lunch
No luggage please, personal sized carry-on only.
Parking
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
1537 2nd St

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).

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Santa Monica Pier

    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!

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Venice Beach

    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!

    35 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Rodeo Drive

    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.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    The Original Farmers Market

    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.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    The Grove

    Adjacent to the Farmers' Market lunch stop, this is a great place to shop if you have extra time after your meal!

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Sunset Strip

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Whisky-a-Go-Go

    Whiskey-a-Go-Go

    Admission ticket free
  • 8
    The Viper Room

    The Viper Room,

    Admission ticket free
  • 9
    The Roxy

    The Roxy

    Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Griffith Park

    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!

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Griffith Observatory

    The observatory is pary of the Griffith Park and has numerous exhibits centered around the cosmos!

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Hollywood Sign

    See the world famous Hollywood sign from Griffith Park! This is closest a bus can get to the sign.

    Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Hollywood Walk of Fame

    No trip to LA is complete without a stop at the world famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. Highlights include a stroll down the Hollywood Walk of Fame and finding your favorite celebrity star! A visit to Grauman’s Chinese Theatre where you find your favorite celebrity stars’ hand and footprints, the Kodak Theatre (where the Oscars are held!) and plenty more! This is the stop to see everything celebrity related! (*Celebrity homes maps can also be found on this stop for you to explore on your own time.)

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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.
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