Experience Hollywood's most popular sightseeing tour, which is now starting from Santa Monica! 
Discover the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles on our Hollywood Sightseeing and Celebrity Homes Tour! Starting and ending at the iconic Santa Monica Pier, this 3.5-hour journey takes you on an unforgettable adventure through LA's most famous neighborhoods and landmarks, all from the comfort of an open-air bus. Your ticket to the Hollywood Hills on Santa Monica's ONLY Celebrity Homes Tour. 

Tour Highlights:
• Cruise through Hollywood, Hollywood Hills, The Sunset Strip, West Hollywood, and Beverly Hills.

• Marvel at stunning celebrity homes and legendary filming locations.

• Explore LA's iconic hot spots and discover why this city is a global entertainment hub.

Exciting Stops Along the Way:
• Beverly Hills Sign @ Rodeo Drive (30 minutes) 
• Hollywood Walk of Fame (30 minutes)

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

Experience a one-of-a-kind sightseeing adventure through the famous neighborhoods of Los Angeles on this 5.5-hour VIP-style tour. Starting from the Santa Monica Pier with our fun and entertaining driver guide, you'll travel in a premium mini-coach to see LA's most iconic landmarks and neighborhoods, with some stops along the way, all in a convenient half-day format. Stops: 1. Beverly Hills & Rodeo Drive for 30 minutes, 2. Hollywood Walk of Fame for 45 Minutes. 3. The Grove & Farmers Market for 60 minutes. 4. The Griffith Observatory for 30 Minutes. (FYI: The Inside of the Griffith Observatory is closed on Mondays. You will still experience the outside, the outlook, and the Hollywood Sign viewpoint.)

Half Day Best of Los Angeles Tour from Santa Monica

From the Sea to the Stars on the Walk of Fame and back, we have you covered if you're short on time. Our Hollywood Hopper tour covers celebrity homes, movie studios, filming locations, & more with a stop at the Hollywood Sign Overlook & the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This 3½-hour tour will have you rubbing elbows with the stars in no time. Tour includes a 30-minute stop on The Hollywood Walk of Fame, and a 10-minute stop at the Hollywood Sign for photos. If you're staying by the beach but don't have a lot of time, enjoying a long layover, or even a local Los Angeleno looking to reconnect with your city- this is the tour for you.

3 ½-Hour Sea to the Stars Hollywood Hopper Tour

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!

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

The O. J. Tour is the only tour that takes you inside the O. J. Simpson murder trial. I'll show you the crime scene, Rockingham, the infamous Mezzaluna restaurant, and much more. I'll tell you the story firsthand from my perspective as a Brentwood native who grew up in the middle of the Crime of The Century. I am an author and one preeminent expert on the cultural legacy of the case and have been featured in The Independent, LA Times, The New Republic, Vice, Rolling Stone, and The New York Times.

The OJ Simpson Tour

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!

Welcome to the GPS-enabled driving tour of California's famous Highway 1, the Pacific Coast Highway! This self-guided audio tour stretches between San Francisco and Los Angeles, one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world! This self-guided audio tour allows you to explore Highway 1 with maximum flexibility and value.

After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.

New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

The tour includes two bonus tours: Santa Monica and san Luis Obispo.

Highway 1 Pacific Coast Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Join us for the perfect in-depth tour of world famous Venice, California. 
 Discover the beach, the canals, the culture and history on our guided 4.5 hour tour. Your live guide will show you the sights on our customized open air van, and make sure you end your day feeling like a local. Venice is one of the most unique locations on the planet, we allow you to experience it like only Surf City Tours can!

4.5 Hour Venice Beach Open Air Van Tour

Set off on 'Discover Malibu's Magic: An Audio Journey' to explore the enchanting coastal stretch of Malibu like never before. This tour transcends traditional sightseeing, offering a narrative-rich voyage along the famed Pacific Coast Highway. From the iconic Santa Monica Pier to the secluded beauty of El Matador Beach, each stop is steeped in stories, blending Malibu's surf culture with its star-studded enclaves. Immerse yourself in the allure of Malibu's landscapes, history, and cinematic fame. Experience the magic of Malibu, where every turn unveils a new discovery.

Explore Malibu's Coast: PCH & Beyond - Self Guided Audio Tour

Go beyond beaches and movie stars and discover another side of Los Angeles: the city of pilots, engineers, astronauts, and dreamers. This self-guided driving tour begins in Santa Monica and traces more than a century of aerospace history across LA's Westside and South Bay.

Along the way, you'll explore the worlds of Donald Douglas, Howard Hughes, RAND, Venice's daredevil flying culture, Marina del Rey, Playa Vista, Sally Ride, and the rise of SpaceX in Hawthorne. You'll hear surprising stories about the DC-3, wartime camouflage, the Spruce Goose, the Space Shuttle era, and the entrepreneurs who helped push Southern California toward the future.

This is a smart, entertaining tour for curious travelers who want an LA experience most visitors miss. If you like aviation, space, history, technology, or simply great hidden stories, this tour offers a fresh way to see the city.

LA Space Quest: Santa Monica to SpaceX Self-Guided Audio Tour

Explore Hollywood on this guided bus tour with stops at the most iconic landmarks of LA. Be astonished by the lavishness of the City of Angels as you stroll down the Rodeo Drive and Hollywood Walk of Fame, marveling at stunning TCL Chinese Theatres. Drive through the Sunset Strip, which is an LA nightlife nexus known from the 1960-70s, and explore the most iconic venues along the way. Dive deeper into the historic part of the city and learn how the place has changed since its foundation in 1781. Hear captivating, eye-opening facts and details as you ride. Spend your time with your enthusiastic, knowledgeable guide who will reveal another Hollywood for you. 
• No need to spend time worrying about transportation
• Drive from one landmark to another while listening to your enthusiastic local guide
• Take a chance to visit all the iconic sights and learn more about them
• Feel the vibe of the city inside the traffic, admiring the stunning views

Los Angeles Must-See Tour - Filming Locations, Crime Scenes, Celebrity Homes

Hit the road with this Central California self-guided driving and walking tour bundle! Cruise along the stunning Pacific Coast Highway, take in the views of 17 Mile Drive and Big Sur, and explore the Yosemite Valley Floor's grandeur. Immerse yourself in the towering giants of Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park and uncover the charm of San Luis Obispo. This bundle gives you the ultimate California experience, all at your own pace!
Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, entering your unique password, and accessing your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.


Bus Tours in Santa Monica