Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More
Overview
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7 hours 30 minutes
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This 7.5 hour guided tour - by LA-natives - is perfect for families, couples and all ages! Our routes are carefully curated to visit the most welcoming and visitor-friendly parts of Los Angeles. Discover the area’s most iconic sights and landmarks including Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Dr., the Beverly Hills sign, iconic Farmer's Market at the Grove, The Griffith Park Observatory for a perfect selfie of the Hollywood Sign; the Hollywood walk of fame Grauman's Theatre, The Kodak Theatre, Sunset Strip, celebrity spotting and much more. Entertaining, friendly, informative and hilarious guides! Hotel pick-up and drop-off available for select tour options. We have private tour options as well!
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
Children must be accompanied by an adult
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
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
IMPORTANT: If you select a hotel, it must be within our guidelines. All other hotels are subject to cancellation.
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 want to be on the same bus as a another group, please contact us immediately after submitting the booking.
Please contact us if you need a bus with a Wheelchair lift or have an ADA requirement.
North and East Hollywood pickups may be given an Uber Voucher to get home from the last stop
Seating is not pre-assigned but we attempt to get groups close together on the vehicle
Tours are in English only
Umbrella strollers that fold are acceptable, nothing larger that cannot fold
No luggage larger than a backpack is allowed on board and we do not store luggage
Order of tour stops may vary
Travel Agents: Please provide guests' contact information in booking (mobile/email)
Tours end in the same place they begin.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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!
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!
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)
We stop for one-hour at the Farmers' Market for lunch. They have a wide selection of foods for all diets (cost of lunch is not included).
Gratuities
Parking
No luggage please, personal sized carry-on only.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Hollywood Meeting Point
Meeting Point Bus: This meeting point is subject to up to 1.5 hours of downtime on bus before tour but will not have any downtime at the end
Pickup 8am: The pickup occurs at 8am. Please be ready by 8am sharp. The tour begins at 9:30 am.
Meeting Point: This option DOES NOT include hotel pickup. It requires meeting at hollywood meeting point.
Hollywood Departure: 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
Santa Monica Meeting Point
Departure time: Avoid being on a hotel pickup bus! This is option is your best value and ensures the least amount of time spent on a bus.
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.
Luxury mini-coach/bus
Santa Monica Departure: Please meet us at 1537 2nd St., Santa Monica, CA 90401 on 2nd Street at the Valet stand.
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 only select a hotel from the list.
Pickup Time Slots: Santa Monica [9-9:30AM] LAX area [8:30-9AM] South LAX[8-8:30AM] Hollywood [8-8:30AM] North Hollywood [7:30 AM]
Pickup Time Slots;: Culver City [8:45-9:15AM] Century City [8:45-9:15AM] Marina Del Rey [8:45- 9:15AM] 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.
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 / Disney Meeting Point
Duration: 9 hours
Luxury mini-coach/bus
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
Anaheim / Disney Hotel Pickup
Tour time: Tour time does not include the time of driving to and from Anaheim to LA
Duration: 10 hours
Hotel Drop Offs: Hotel drop-offs begin after the last stop in Venice Beach anywhere between 3 and 430 pm depending on traffic and day of week.
Anaheim Hotel Pickup: Be ready outside your hotel by 7am. Pickup is between 7am and 7:30am. Please select a hotel in Anaheim from our list.
Starting point:
321 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA
Pickup included
Private Tour Upgrade: LA Area
Upgrade to a private tour!: Free hotel pickup from the LAX, Marina Del Rey, Venice, Santa Monica, West LA, Hollywood and Downtown LA (No Anaheim Pickup)
Up to 7 passengers: This private tour will accommodate up to 7 passengers!
Start time: We can accommodate your tour start anytime between 8am and 10am.
Duration: 8 hours
Lunch: The tour will have a 1 hour lunch stop at the Famous Farmers' Market (guests pay for their own lunch)
Private Tour Upgrade: This 7.5 hour private tour can be customized! Please contact us for hotel pickup within the LA area for no extra charge!
Luxury Full Size SUV: Travel around in style in a high-end luxury SUV with an amazing guide
Tips / Gratuity not included: If you had a great time tipping your guide is much appreciate!
Starting points:
1537 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
7001 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA
Pickup included
Reviews
6,147 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The time goes by so fast....
Marlicia M,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The time goes by so fast. You actually have less time than you think! But it's TOTALLY worth the money. And it's a great way to see a lot different things at once. Perfect for if you’re on a short trip.
Hight Recommended!!
enjom794,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommended if you want to visit LA attractions in just a day! Very convenient since you don’t have to commute to go to each attractions. The driver/tour guide is also very nice and very knowledgeable.
Great tour!
Rodenalb,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to see all the LA highlights in a day! Our tour guide Key was wonderful, super friendly and informative.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND LA EXCURSION!!!!
moriahb144,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best LA excursion! Perfect for a solo trip or a group! SUPER affordable and we saw so many things! Joseph our bus driver and tour guide was absolutely fantastic! Throughout the drive, Jospeh provided very cool historical facts about the city of LA, and shared what made each neighborhood unique. The amount of people on our tour bus was the perfect amount. We are extremely appreciate of how the company was able to pick us up from our hotel and drop us off at the hotel at the end of the tour. This experience was beyond enjoyable, HIGHLY recommend!!!
The tour guide is very...
Zach M,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide is very good and professional. A lot of interesting places we were visiting in LA and Santa Monica,
A GREAT DAY IN L.A.!
heydanajane,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I absolutely loved this full-day tour and would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to see a lot of LA in one well-organized day. The pick-up location in Santa Monica was ideal—super close to my hotel, with two nearby public parking garages offering reasonable rates, which made the morning stress-free. Starting the day at the Santa Monica Pier was a highlight. It’s absolutely gorgeous. I even dipped my toes in the Pacific and watched some very brave people swimming in that cold water! Venice Beach was such a fun contrast—full of skateboarders pulling off impressive tricks and an eclectic mix of boardwalk vendors who are entertaining in their own right. Don’t miss taking a photo near the Venice sign, and the canals were a lovely, unexpected bonus—quiet, charming, and beautiful. Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive were exactly what you hope for—what a scene! The palm trees alone are worth the visit, and it really feels iconic. The stop at the Farmer’s Market on Fairfax was fantastic, with so much to see, eat, and explore, plus great shopping at The Grove nearby. Our guide and driver, Colin, was excellent. He shared interesting facts and fun anecdotes throughout the tour, which made the long drive times fly by. I especially loved hearing stories about the Sunset Strip, Hollywood Boulevard, and the Walk of Fame. Griffith Observatory was another standout—amazing views and a perfect spot to see the Hollywood sign. It really capped off the day beautifully. Overall, this was a great experience and a full, memorable day. I’d absolutely take this tour again—especially if I return to LA with my kids.
LAX hotel full day layover tour
An Drea Travels 333,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A Day in LA was one the few tours that offered pick up at LAX hotels. We were sent a message when our driver was nearly there just before 8.30am and we then transferred to Santa Monica, before waiting a while to board a larger van. Group size was 12. Our driver Stephen was engaging and knowledgeable, and the tour itself was a lot of fun. We had stops at Santa Monica Pier (there wasn’t much open at that time), and Venice Beach - recommend getting a coffee from Menotti’s. We also visited one of the original Venice canals. Lunch stop was at the Farmers Market and it was much larger than I expected, with a lot of food options and time for shopping afterwards. We went up to Griffith Park (Observatory isn’t open on Mondays), but the views, including the Hollywood sign, were great. We stopped at Beverly Hills, and at Hollywood Boulevard, before arriving back to the airport hotel around 6.30pm. Throughout the day we were given ample time at each stop, without feeling like we were wasting time waiting for a pickup. A pretty touristy activity, but I would recommend this tour if you have a full day layover in LA with a late flight.
A Great Group Tour
Coastal48194434551,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a group of 22 people from the Midwest that booked this tour because we were in town before a cruise and because most of us had never been in LA. Setting up the group tour went very well, we had several questions, but the staff answered them promptly and accurately. Once booked, we made a couple changes prior to our tour date (start time and group count) and these were handled promptly and seamlessly. On the day of the tour our driver Steven was on time and picked us up right in front of our hotel. The bus was clean, comfortable, and had some extra room to accommodate our group size. Steven drove us without incident to all our scheduled stops providing interesting information about each stop along the way. He also provided additional information about any areas we were passing through. He gave us very good food recommendations, helpful photo tips, and managed to get us around LA without ever feeling like we were stuck in traffic. Additionally, we asked for extra time at a couple of stops and he was more than willing to accommodate us. We would definitely recommend a Day in LA Tours and Steven to anyone looking to tour LA as a group or on their own. Great Job!!
LA iconic sights tour
Jeanette B,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A small group with a very knowledgeable guide. Water is provided and there is ample time when you have stopped somewhere. Guide is helpful and informative throughout the tour. We packed so much into our day. It was fabulous.
Incredible day seeing all the sights of LA!
ruthpT6153HG,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an incredible day - we went to so many different places - all of the most interesting sights included and enough time to explore and get to the next location and wow 🤩 the tour guide John was SO amazingly knowledgeable and friendly - best trip ever !!!
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