Category Santa Monica & Venice Beach Tours

Los Angeles · SANTA MONICA & VENICE BEACH TOURS

The 15 Best Santa Monica & Venice Beach Tours

33 tours in this guide

Full-Day LA Tour: Santa Monica, Hollywood and Beverly Hills

Full-Day LA Tour: Santa Monica, Hollywood and Beverly Hills - Original Farmers Market and The Grove, food and shopping without the stress

1.Full-Day LA Tour: Santa Monica, Hollywood and Beverly Hills

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,431 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $95Our pick

7-hour LA bus tour with guided 1-hour stops at Santa Monica Pier, Farmers Market, Griffith Observatory, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

“Overall, the tour was just ok. We had Mr. Hollywoodz as our tour guide and all I can say is he is a nice guy, but I would avoid having him as your tour guide at all costs. He was informative but spent a lot of the time spewing, what I would consider BS, about himself. Definitely high on himself! Also, numerous times, during the tour, he "reminded" everyone that he works for tips and a $20 per person tip is customary. He made it feel as it was expected. I understand the concept of tipping, but I didn't pay good money to have it literally shoved down our throats.…”

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Perfect 5 ½ Hour LA & Hollywood Tour from Santa Monica

Perfect 5 ½ Hour LA & Hollywood Tour from Santa Monica - Meet at Santa Monica, Then Get Your Bearings Fast

2.Perfect 5 ½ Hour LA & Hollywood Tour from Santa Monica

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,124 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

A 5.5-hour Santa Monica to Hollywood highlights tour with a convertible bus, live narration, key stops, and a market lunch break.

“We did the 5.5 hour tour from Santa Monica. Stops included the LA walk of Fame - about an hour plus the Farmers market - an hour and Rodeo drive (about half an hour). Drive throughs included the Hollywood sign, Hollywood hills houses and Sunset boulevard. Our guide was lovely but it was hard to hear with the LA traffic so I would recommend the tour company use headphones or install speakers towards the back of the vans.”

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Best of LA: Hollywood, Griffith, Santa Monica, Venice, and Rodeo

Best of LA: Hollywood, Griffith, Santa Monica, Venice, and Rodeo - Stop 2: Hollywood Walk Of Fame, Chinese Theatre, and The Oscars Trail

3.Best of LA: Hollywood, Griffith, Santa Monica, Venice, and Rodeo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 788 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $98

A fast, guided LA sampler featuring the Hollywood Sign, Walk of Fame, Farmers Market, Rodeo Drive, Santa Monica, and Venice.

“Our driver Joe was a wealth of information on the history and significance of the places we visited, with amusing stories about people and celebrities associated with them. He also knew the roads and parking extremely well.”

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Small-Group Electric Bike Tour of Santa Monica and Venice

Small-Group Electric Bike Tour of Santa Monica and Venice - The Pedego beach cruiser setup: gears, brakes, motor, and why it matters

Los Angeles: Surfing Lesson in Venice Beach

Los Angeles: Surfing Lesson in Venice Beach - Meeting up at 20 Bicknell Ave, and finding the van or bus

5.Surfing Lesson in Venice Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 442 reviews · 2 hours · from $69

A 2-hour Venice Beach surf lesson for beginners and some intermediates. Get guided basics, then ride waves in LA for $69.

“We had a blast. Dan was a great instructor. Easy going, knowledgeable and encouraging.”

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Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, Santa Monica & Venice Tour from Anaheim

Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, Santa Monica & Venice Tour from Anaheim - Hollywood Walk of Fame and Chinese Theater: photos plus star power

6.Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, Santa Monica & Venice Tour from Anaheim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 345 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $92

Anaheim hotel pickup for Hollywood icons, Griffith Observatory, Santa Monica Pier, and Venice Boardwalk, all in a small-group day tour.

“We loved everything about this tour, from the stops to the commentary from our driver. Our driver, Nate, was very knowledgeable and you could tell he enjoys what he does. He switched the itinerary around a little due to the weather which allowed us to see the Hollywood Sign. Had he not, the sign would have been obscured by the fog. He was very funny and kept us entertained. From start to finish, we saw everything we wanted to see and enjoyed the full experience. Stops were the perfect amount of time. We are so thankful this tour was available. Thank you!!”

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LA Venice Beach Hidden Gems Food Tour With 6 Food Tastings

LA Venice Beach Hidden Gems Food Tour With 6 Food Tastings - The 3-hour route, and what you actually see between tastings

Half Day Best of Los Angeles Tour from Santa Monica

Half Day Best of Los Angeles Tour from Santa Monica - Getting Around: Air-Conditioned Van and a Driver Guide

8.Half Day Best of Los Angeles Tour from Santa Monica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 221 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Half day tour from Santa Monica to Rodeo Drive, Hollywood Walk of Fame, The Grove, LACMA area sights, and Griffith Observatory.

“We took the half day tour with Talib this week - our first visit to LA and we just wanted a whistle-stop tour of the main sites. This was the perfect trip - not too long and a great way to tick off some must-sees during our short visit. However, the highlight of the experience was Talib - this guy is a superstar - funny, gracious, really knowledgeable and just a all-round nice person. Some Hollywood mogul should pick him up as a host of something because he just has that electric character that can't be taught. We enjoyed seeing the major sites, particularly the views from the Griffith Observatory,…”

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All Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica

All Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica - The Original Farmers Market lunch break, where lunch really decides your mood

9.All Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 211 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

A 7-hour coach day hitting Santa Monica Pier, the Hollywood Farmers Market, Griffith Observatory, and the Walk of Fame.

“Small group tour that took us to the sights of LA. Steve, the driver, was very knowledgable and gave us so much info whether it be the history or gossip of the areas we visited. His recall of facts was amazing! This tour incorporated everything I wanted to see in LA plus some extras. Well worth the money.”

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Marina Del Rey: Kayak and Paddleboard Tour with Sea Lions

Marina Del Rey: Kayak and Paddleboard Tour with Sea Lions - Meeting at Mother’s Beach: The First 10 Minutes Matter

Santa Monica: Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Home Tour

Santa Monica: Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Home Tour - Open-air bus tips: photos, wind, and where to sit

11.Santa Monica: Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Home Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 163 reviews · 3h 30m · from $47

A 3.5-hour open-air bus loop from Santa Monica to Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, and celebrity home viewpoints.

“Brian our driver was funny, informative and a joy! Tour good value for money, we have been to Los Angeles before but still saw new things we hadn't seen on previous trip. Easy to park near our Santa Monica pick up point in secure car park. Brian was waiting for us about 20 minutes before tour.”

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Hollywood, Beverly Hills, & Celebrity Home Tour from Santa Monica

Hollywood, Beverly Hills, & Celebrity Home Tour from Santa Monica - Rodeo Drive and the Beverly Hills Sign, 30 minutes that matter

1.5-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

1.5-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica - 1.5 Hours of Surf Progression: Beach Basics to Wave Time

13.1.5-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $140

1.5-hour beginner surf lesson in Santa Monica with Kapowui: beach coaching, gear included, and guidance to ride waves near Venice.

“Great experience. Great staff! Recommend to everyone. Easy to find, parking access, very safe and staff was very knowledgeable.”

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Shared 2 Hour Small Group Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

Shared 2 Hour Small Group Surf Lesson in Santa Monica - Foam boards and wetsuits: what safety rules really mean for beginners

Los Angeles: Santa Monica and Venice eBike Tour

Los Angeles: Santa Monica and Venice eBike Tour - The meeting point: not at the pier, so get there early