Best of LA: Hollywood, Griffith, Santa Monica, Venice, and Rodeo
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Hotel pickup and drop-off from over 70 hotels in the Anaheim Resort Area and 150 hotels in the Los Angeles area. This is a fun and fantastic experience of the area’s most iconic sights and landmarks. This guided tour is perfect for families, couples and all ages! We have four 35-45 minute stops and 1-hour for lunch. On our tour you’ll experience the following: Santa Monica and the world famous Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, Muscle Beach, the famous canals and skate park, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Dr., the Beverly Hills sign, The iconic Farmer's Market at the Grove (serving a variety a great dishes), The Griffith Park observatory - where you have a perfect photo opportunity of the Hollywood Sign! The Hollywood walk of fame where you find your favorite celebrities' stars, the Grauman's Theatre (find famous hand and footprints), The Kodak Theatre (where the Oscars are held), the Sunset Strip, and much more whilst being entertained by fun, friendly, informative and hilarious guides!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please contact us if you need accommodations
North Hollywood pickups will be given an Uber Voucher to get home from the last stop
Choosing the "Santa Monica Departure" ensures no wait time before the tour and also give you plenty if time to explore the Santa Monica Pier if you come early.
If you chose a hotel pickup tour option please make sure to include your hotel name. Be aware you will be on the bus doing other hotel pickup for 30 minutes to 1.5 hours
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
Seating is not pre-assigned but we attempt to get groups close together on the vehicle. It is possible, but unlikey you will not be next to your group.
Order of tour stops may vary
Avoid LA's parking and traffic hassles with round-trip transportation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Griffith Observatory
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!
Hollywood Sign
See the world famous Hollywood sign from Griffith Park! This is closest a bus can get to the sign.
What‘s Included
North Hollywood pickups will be given an Uber voucher to get home from the last stop
Water Bottles
If you requrie a wheelchair please book 48 hours in advance and contact the us directly
Lunch
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Hollywood Meeting Point
No Hotel Pickup service: This meeting point is subject to up to 1.5 hours of downtime before the tour begins but will not have any downtime at the end
8am pickup time: Meet street side on Hollywood Blvd. in front of LALA Land Souvenir by 8am sharp. The pickup is 1.5 hours prior to tour.
Starting point:
7001 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA
Anaheim Meeting Point
Duration: 9 hours
Meeting Point (7:30am): Please meet at the Anaheim Garden Walk in Anaheim by 7:30AM. In front of McCormick & Schmick's Grille.
Starting point:
321 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA
Santa Monica Departure
Please meet us at 1537 2nd St., Santa Monica, CA 90401 next to True Food Kitchen. All day paid parking available.
No Hotel Pickup: This tour option does not have hotel pickup, You must meet us in Santa Monica at 1537 2nd St., Santa Monica, CA 90401
Benefits of Santa Monica Start: There is minimal downtime. The tour begins at 9:45 AM and we'll have you back by around 5:30 in time for a beach sunset.
Starting point:
1537 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
Los Angeles Area Hotel Pickup
Over 150 hotel pickups in LA: Hotel pickup time will vary depending on your pickup location - Please contact us!
Hotels: Please only select a hotel from our hotel pickup list.
Pickup Time Slots: Santa Monica [9-9:30am] North LAX area [8:30-9am] South LAX [8-8:30am] Hollywood [8-8:30am]
Pickup Time Slots:: North Hollywood and East Hollywood [7:30-8am] West Hollywood [8:15-8:45am] Beverly Hills [8:30-9am] Westwood [8:45-9:15am]
Pickup Time Slots;: Culver City [8:45-9:15am] Century City [8:45-9:15am] Marina Del Rey [845- 9:15] Venice Beach [9-9:30am]
North and East Hollywood : Some hotel pickups may get an Uber voucher instead of hotel drop off from North and East Hollywood.
LA Hotel Pickup duration: Hotel pickups can be up to 90 minutes before the tour start time depending out what part of the city you are in.
Starting point:
1537 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
Pickup included
Anaheim area Hotel Pickup
Duration: 9 hours
Hotel Pickup: Your pickup will be between 7am and 7:30am. Be ready by 7am. Please select a hotel in Anaheim that is in our pickup list.
Starting point:
321 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA
Pickup included
Reviews
802 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Day in LA- A must do
Mara M,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It Is a very comprehensive tour , you will see and learn about the major sites and areas of LA. . It makes for a very long day but if you’re up for it, it’s a good way to get a taste of LA.
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Katherine J,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Key was a great tour guide! Very informative and engaging the whole time. Unfortunately we got stuck in a bunch of traffic, but she was able to maneuver around to give us time to see everything.
Best of Hollywood Tour
Addonis H,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Exceptional Tour Guide - Jeanette Jeanette was outstanding! Her extensive knowledge of the area truly elevated the entire experience. She brought each location to life with fascinating stories and insights that went far beyond typical tourist information. Comprehensive Coverage The tour excellently balanced all major attractions: - Hollywood Walk of Fame & TCL Chinese Theatre - Griffith Observatory with stunning city views - Santa Monica Pier & Beach - Venice Beach's vibrant boardwalk - Beverly Hills' iconic sights Engaging & Well-Paced Rather than feeling rushed or monotonous, Jeanette kept the energy high and maintained genuine interest throughout, making what could be a long day feel entertaining and worthwhile. ## What Made It Special - Knowledgeable commentary that entertained, not just informed - Professional and personable guide - Perfect mix of iconic landmarks and insider perspectives - Great value for experiencing multiple LA neighborhoods in one tour ## Recommendation Highly recommended for first-time visitors or those wanting a comprehensive LA overview. The combination of well-selected locations and Jeanette's expertise makes this tour a standout choice. If you book this tour, you'll want to request Jeanette if possible! Best for: Families, first-time LA visitors, photography enthusiasts
Great Experience!
202gabriellan,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! The tour guide Steve was funny, entertaining, and full of knowledge. We had a great time. Highly recommend.
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jonathan h,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I’ve been to LA so many times just passing by all these amazing iconic buildings. It was a great way to learn history, see all these amazing sites without worrying about trying to find parking.
Our family had a great...
Raychel R,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our family had a great experience in our LA tour. They were so accommodating with our travel to the drop off and pick up site and had great communication with us along the way. Our guide did a great job giving us the inside scoop on all things LA with a fun California themed soundtrack to fit each stop! Our tour day was unseasonably hot, and our guide made sure everyone was hydrated and was as comfortable as possible. We all left learning so much about LA, having great pics, and even better memories.
It's a long day. Takes an...
Adam T,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It's a long day. Takes an hour and half to two hours to get to LA and back. Not a bad ride just be aware. Fun day overall. Good way to see some the highlights of LA and surrounding areas. My group personally would have preferred to skip the rodeo drive stop and had more time at Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach.
The price is worth it....
Liliana S,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The price is worth it. The driver was so friendly all the time. He wait for everyone on all the stops tha we made.
We had a wonderful time...
Lynn D,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful time on the tour! Our guide was knowledgeable and took great care of us. I can’t recommend this one enough!
We enjoyed the tour! The...
Charlie G,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed the tour! The timing gor stops were perfect. The tour guide was knowledgeable and fun. It was good to get a view of La and beaches.
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