About this experience
Explore the Glitz and Glamour of Hollywood and the laid-back sunshine of the Pacific coast as you explore Los Angeles with Big Bus. Enjoy the views, discover the history, and learn all the stories behind the city made famous for story-telling from our multi-language recorded commentary.
At a glance
- Duration: 1 hr 40 min–2 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 1 hr 40 min–2 hr 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
Local guides to help you plan
How to Plan Los Angeles by Region, Light, and Distance
Build a Los Angeles day around one region, honest travel time, changing light, and enough room to understand the place between stops.
Los Angeles Without One Center
A practical way to use regions and neighborhood names without flattening Los Angeles into one downtown or one story.
Reading the Los Angeles River
Choose a named river reach, check current conditions, and understand the corridor as infrastructure, habitat, and community space.
What is included
- Digital commentary with earbuds provided
- Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
- 24/48/72-hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour
- Open-top Double-decker Bus
- 2 Routes - Hollywood Loop and Beach Loop to Santa Monica
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary and highlights
Hollywood Loop
Stop 1 - Big Bus Welcome Center
Stop 2 - TCL Chinese Theatre (in front of theatre)
Stop 3 - Guitar Center “Rock Walk” (in front of Guitar Center)
Stop 4 - The Comedy Store (in front of the Comedy Store)
Stop 5 - Sunset Plaza
Stop 6 - West Hollywood
Stop 7 - Beverly Gardens Park (between Cannon Dr and Crescent Dr)
Stop 8 - Beverly Center (bus stop outside Macy's Men)
Stop 9 - Museum Row
Stop 10 - Farmers Market / The Grove
Stop 11 - Melrose District
Stop 12 - Paramount Studios (N Gower St & Camerford St)
Stop 13 - Hollywood and Vine
Beach Shuttle
Stop 7 - Beverly Gardens Park (Between Cannon & Cresent)
Stop 16 - Santa Monica Pier
Stop 17 - Santa Monica Beach
Stop 18- Venice Boardwalk
Stop 19 - Main Street
Languages and tickets
- cmn — Audio
- English — Audio
- Spanish — Audio
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Big Bus Tours - USA
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible, must call 24 hours ahead for arrangements
- Show your voucher to a member of the Big Bus staff at any of the stops along your route to redeem.
- Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
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What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Wheelchair accessible, must call 24 hours ahead for arrangements
What is the cancellation policy?
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