Half Day Tour of the Best of Los Angeles from Santa Monica

5.5 hours – 330 hours
Santa Monica, USA

About this activity

Check out the BEST Los Angeles has to offer on this half-day interactive sightseeing experience! Take a seat on our air-conditioned bus, customized for sightseeing, as our fun & entertaining driver-guide gives you an insider's look at LA culture, history, landmarks, and hot spots. Stop at The Beverly Hills Sign, Hollywood Walk of Fame, The Grove/Original Farmer's Market for shopping & lunch, The Hollywood Sign, and the Griffith Observatory.

Highlights

  • Explore Hollywood's Walk of Fame
  • Enjoy diverse cuisines at The Farmers Market & The Grove
  • Capture panoramic views from Griffith Observatory
  • Experience a streamlined half-day tour

Full description

Meet your guide in Santa Monica and start your journey with stunning ocean views. Leaving the coast, you’ll head toward Hollywood via Wilshire Boulevard. Enjoy 30 minutes at the Beverly Hills Sign—an iconic photo stop and one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. From here, explore the heart of Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive, steps away. Continue along the Sunset Strip into Hollywood, where you’ll enjoy a 45-minute exploration of famous landmarks and take photos before continuing the tour.

 Enjoy a 60-minute lunch at The Grove & The Original Farmers Market, known for excellent dining and shopping. Then travel past Fairfax, Melrose, Paramount Studios, the Greek Theatre, and Griffith Park. Spend 30 minutes at Griffith Observatory, taking in sweeping views of Downtown LA, the Hollywood Sign, and the ocean. (On Mondays, the Observatory is closed inside, but you’ll still enjoy outdoor vistas and extra time in Beverly Hills to stroll Rodeo Drive, shop, and soak up the glam.)

Included / Excluded

  • 5.5-hour guided sightseeing tour
  • Stops at Hollywood Walk of Fame, The Farmers Market & The Grove, Griffith Observatory
  • Live English-speaking guide
  • Meals and snacks

Meeting point

Start Location

1447 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, USA

Important information

Know before you book

  • The tour lasts approximately 5.5 hours, depending on traffic conditions.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers

Know before you go

  • Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for the day's conditions.
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the tour involves walking at various stops.
  • Air Conditioned Bus with Expert Driver Guide

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund