About this experience
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!
At a glance
- Duration: 7 hr 30 min
Planning perspective
How I’d plan this experience
This full-day LA tour makes sense if you want a broad first look at the city without arranging transport between far-flung neighborhoods yourself. I’d choose it for a first visit, or for a group with mixed interests: the itinerary moves from beaches to Beverly Hills, a lunch stop and Hollywood landmarks. The trade-off is a packed day of brief stops and time on the bus, rather than a deep exploration of any one place.
A good fit for first-timers and mixed-interest groups
The route covers Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Rodeo Drive, the Farmers Market and Hollywood sights in one 7.5-hour tour. That variety is its strength: you can get a sense of how different parts of LA feel without planning each leg yourself. I think it suits families and companions who want a shared overview, especially if everyone is content to keep moving.
Choose it with the right expectation: this is an introduction to the city, not a beach day or a leisurely shopping trip. The listed stops at Santa Monica and Venice are 30 and 35 minutes respectively, so there’s time for a look around, but not a long stretch to settle in.
Choose your departure with the day’s shape in mind
A Santa Monica departure is the option I’d favor if you’re staying nearby or want to make the beach area part of your day. It avoids waiting for other hotel pickups, and the tour information notes that arriving early leaves time to explore the pier. If you’re elsewhere, a hotel pickup may be more convenient, but it can add as much as 90 minutes before the tour itself; pickup is limited to hotels on the listed menu.
Read the meeting details carefully before setting out. The logistics give different instructions for Anaheim, Santa Monica and Hollywood meeting points, so don’t assume they share one start time or location.
Plan for a brisk pace and a simple lunch stop
The itinerary gives you a one-hour lunch break at the Farmers Market, with food choices across budgets and dietary needs; lunch is not included. I’d treat this as a practical pause, not a long restaurant meal, and keep your expectations for the other stops proportionate to their short durations.
Hotel pickup can make an already full day longer, while meeting at the start point keeps that extra collection time out of your schedule. There’s also a strict packing constraint: luggage is not permitted, though a personal-sized carry-on is allowed.
Keep expectations flexible at the Observatory
The Griffith Park Observatory is a notable part of the advertised sightseeing, but it isn’t guaranteed on every departure: the Observatory is closed on Mondays, and park closures for filming can also change the plan. Mulholland Drive or the Hollywood Bowl may be substituted. I’d book this for the overall spread of LA sights, not for a must-see Observatory visit on a particular day.
That caveat matters most if the Observatory is your main reason for choosing the tour. For everyone else, the alternative route preserves the broader sightseeing day, but it does mean the exact itinerary can vary.
Planning analysis informed by the tour itinerary · Updated October 27, 2026
Plan your experience
Set aside 7 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is 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).
Not included
- Gratuities
- Parking
- No luggage please, personal sized carry-on only.
Itinerary and highlights
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!
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!
Window shop with the rich and famous at Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills! See where Julia Roberts shopped in Pretty Woman and Take a photo in front of the famous Beverly Hills sign while spotting celebrities.
Not only is the Farmers Market at the famous Grove a true LA Icon, it also provides plenty of great lunch options fitting most all budgets and dietary needs. Keep your eys peeled for celebrities at this popular location.
Adjacent to the Farmers' Market lunch stop, this is a great place to shop if you have extra time after your meal!
Pass by the famous Sunset Strip - Home to famous music venues such as The Roxy, The Whiskey and the Viper Room. This is a great celebrity sighting hotspot.
Whiskey-a-Go-Go
The Viper Room,
The Roxy
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!
The observatory is pary of the Griffith Park and has numerous exhibits centered around the cosmos!
See the world famous Hollywood sign from Griffith Park! This is closest a bus can get to the sign.
No trip to LA is complete without a stop at the world famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. Highlights include a stroll down the Hollywood Walk of Fame and finding your favorite celebrity star!
A visit to Grauman’s Chinese Theatre where you find your favorite celebrity stars’ hand and footprints, the Kodak Theatre (where the Oscars are held!) and plenty more! This is the stop to see everything celebrity related! (*Celebrity homes maps can also be found on this stop for you to explore on your own time.)
Meeting and pickup information
- Meet us at the Anaheim Garden Walk in Anaheim by 7:30AM if you did not select a hotel pickup tour option. We will will collect you in front of the Concierge office in front of McCormick & Schmick's Grille. All day paid parking available.
- 1537 2nd St., Santa Monica, CA 90401 next to True Food Kitchen on 2nd Street at the Valet stand (Disregard this information if you chose a hotel pickup).
- Please meet street side on Hollywood Blvd. in front of LALA Land Souvenir by 8am sharp. The pickup is 1.5 hours prior to the tour. All day paid parking available at the Hollywood and Highland Center
- THIS TOUR ONLY PICKS UP FROM THE HOTELS LISTED IN THE DROPDOWN MENU. NO OTHER REQUESTS CAN BE ACCOMMODATED. Hotel pickups can be up to 1.5 hours before the tour start time depending on location. The tour time of 7.5 hours does not include hotel pickup and drop off time. Hotel Pickup times: Santa Monica [9-9:30AM] LAX area [8:30-9AM] South LAX[8-8:30AM] Hollywood [8-8:30AM] North Hollywood [7:30 AM] Culver City [8:45-9:15AM] Century City [8:45-9:15AM] Marina Del Rey [8:45- 9:15AM] Venice Beach [9-9:30AM] Anaheim [7-7:30AM] Meeting Point Times: Santa Monica: 9:30AM; Hollywood: 8AM; Anaheim: 7:30AM No luggage larger than a backpack is allowed on board and we do not store luggage. Hotel drop offs begin after the last stop in Hollywood at approximately 5-530PM. Order of tour stops subject to change. Our routes are carefully curated to visit the most welcoming and visitor-friendly parts of Los Angeles. Fun, friendly guides, safe and comfortable transportation.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- A Day in LA Tours
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- 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.
Questions about this experience
How long is this experience?
What are the pickup arrangements?
Hotel Pickup times: Santa Monica [9-9:30AM] LAX area [8:30-9AM] South LAX[8-8:30AM] Hollywood [8-8:30AM] North Hollywood [7:30 AM]
Culver City [8:45-9:15AM] Century City [8:45-9:15AM] Marina Del Rey [8:45- 9:15AM] Venice Beach [9-9:30AM] Anaheim [7-7:30AM]
Meeting Point Times: Santa Monica: 9:30AM; Hollywood: 8AM; Anaheim: 7:30AM
No luggage larger than a backpack is allowed on board and we do not store luggage.
Hotel drop offs begin after the last stop in Hollywood at approximately 5-530PM.
Order of tour stops subject to change.
Our routes are carefully curated to visit the most welcoming and visitor-friendly parts of Los Angeles.
Fun, friendly guides, safe and comfortable transportation.
Which guide languages are listed?
What ticket format is listed?
What ticket age bands are listed?
What accessibility information is provided?
Service animals allowed
Please contact us if you need a bus with a Wheelchair lift or have an ADA requirement.
Umbrella strollers that fold are acceptable, nothing larger that cannot fold
What is the cancellation policy?
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