Category Santa Monica & Venice Beach Tours

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The 15 Best Santa Monica & Venice Beach Tours

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The pier at one end, the boardwalk and canals at the other, the whole strand in between. Here are the 15 best Santa Monica and Venice tours: which run on bikes, which include a surf lesson, what each costs, and which is the easy half-day pick.

Full-Day LA Tour: Santa Monica, Hollywood and Beverly Hills

Full-Day LA Tour: Santa Monica, Hollywood and Beverly Hills - Getting on Board: Meeting Point, Group Size, and How the Day Flows

1.Full-Day LA Tour: Santa Monica, Hollywood and Beverly Hills

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,431 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $95Our pick

Full-day bus tour across Santa Monica Pier, Farmers Market, Griffith Observatory, and Hollywood Walk of Fame. 7 hours for $95.

“I recommend doing this tour 100% it was amazing. You’re able to take 7 hours and tour the best parts of LA. Santa Monica’s Pier was a great experience as well as the Hollywood walk of fame. Our favorite part was The Farmers Market at The Grove. A mix of being able to shop on the higher end or more affordable while enjoying foods from different cultures. We’re from Miami, Florida and it was our first time in Los Angeles, California. What an amazing tour to include in your itinerary. Best part about it all was that our Tour a guide was the bestttttt.”

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Perfect 5 ½ Hour LA & Hollywood Tour from Santa Monica

Perfect 5 ½ Hour LA & Hollywood Tour from Santa Monica - TCL Chinese Theatres: Hands in Concrete and a Classic Hollywood Stop

2.Perfect 5 ½ Hour LA & Hollywood Tour from Santa Monica

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,124 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

A 5½-hour Hollywood highlights tour from Santa Monica with a convertible-bus ride, big photo stops, a farmer’s market break, and guided stories.

“The guide was very knowledgeable, which you would expect. But he incorporated many improvisations that made the tour so much more informative and interesting!”

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Best of LA: Hollywood, Griffith, Santa Monica, Venice, and Rodeo

Best of LA: Hollywood, Griffith, Santa Monica, Venice, and Rodeo - Stop 1: Griffith Observatory and the Hollywood Sign Photo Moment

Small-Group Electric Bike Tour of Santa Monica and Venice

Small-Group Electric Bike Tour of Santa Monica and Venice - Santa Monica Start: Ocean Views and Pier Energy

4.Small-Group Electric Bike Tour of Santa Monica and Venice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 458 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Glide Santa Monica to Venice on a small-group electric bike. Pedal or switch on assist, with stops for views and local stories.

“Barbara was the best tour guide. She went above and beyond for all riders to make the tour a memorable experience Safety was a high priority. Very informative tour of the area a which included Barbara sharing stories and informative history of the area. At one stop she gave us a snack. Many photo opportunities along the way. Covered a lot of the area on the bike which we loved. The Best way to see the beachfront and the local area., Thanks Barbara your tour was a highlight of our holiday.”

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Los Angeles: Surfing Lesson in Venice Beach

Los Angeles: Surfing Lesson in Venice Beach - The Sand Session (30–40 Minutes): Pop-Up Basics and Safety First

5.Surfing Lesson in Venice Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 442 reviews · 2 hours · from $69

Venice Beach surf lesson with wetsuit and board time, land training plus coached ocean riding for beginners and intermediates, $69 for 2 hours.

“The lesson of surf was really amazing, I loved it ! They give good advice, it’s perfect for a beginner like me.”

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Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, Santa Monica & Venice Tour from Anaheim

Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, Santa Monica & Venice Tour from Anaheim - Hotel Pickup and Van Ride: How the Day Feels in Motion

6.Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, Santa Monica & Venice Tour from Anaheim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 345 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $92

Anaheim hotel pickup and a small-group day tour through Hollywood, Griffith Observatory, Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, and Marina del Rey.

“They picked us up at hotel and dropped us back off! Tony knew EVERYTHING about the LA area. He was very clear with drop off and pick up locations. Amazing time and many memories.”

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LA Venice Beach Hidden Gems Food Tour With 6 Food Tastings

LA Venice Beach Hidden Gems Food Tour With 6 Food Tastings - Stop 1: Canals and Abbot Kinney’s 1905 Venice of America Plan

Half Day Best of Los Angeles Tour from Santa Monica

Half Day Best of Los Angeles Tour from Santa Monica - Beverly Hills sign and Rodeo Drive: the 30-minute photo-and-glam window

8.Half Day Best of Los Angeles Tour from Santa Monica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 221 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

A 5.5-hour hop-on sightseeing loop from Santa Monica to Beverly Hills, Hollywood, The Grove, and Griffith Observatory with smart timing.

“Our guide is fully loaded with details, he can express himself, shows passion with his work,very knowledgeable with both history and current news.Even his driving and engagement with everyone was top notch”

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All Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica

All Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica - Santa Monica Pier: The Easiest Win on the Whole Route

9.All Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 211 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Spend about 7 hours riding coach through Santa Monica, the Farmers Market area, Griffith Observatory, and Hollywood landmarks with guided stops.

“I got into the van and the seats were ripped, worn and sooty!!!!Gross! Ok, overcome! The driver Alana with headset(microphone) was talking so loud, I had to put ear plugs, which didn’t help much! When I speak for a living you don’t say things that are not necessary. I heard the word, “guys”, I’m going left! Guys, we will be …..7 hours? I heard “guys” in every sentence. Haha, I was the only female there, fine. We would go thru many rough areas of LA. I would have liked to hear a little history of even the slummy areas. I heard everything she mentioned, except Griffin Park. $99.00 no water…”

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Santa Monica: Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Home Tour

Santa Monica: Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Home Tour - The open-air bus reality: photos are great, comfort needs planning

10.Santa Monica: Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Home Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 163 reviews · 3h 30m · from $47

3.5 hours by open-air bus from Santa Monica to Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and the Sunset Strip for iconic signs, photo stops, and celebrity-home views.

“Brian was a great host on our 3.5 hr tour of LA/Hollywood/Beverly Hills. The bus was very comfortable and Brian even offers blankets if it gets cold. He was very informative and knowledgeable.”

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

Hollywood, Beverly Hills, & Celebrity Home Tour from Santa Monica - Santa Monica to Beverly Hills: the drive is part of the show

1.5-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

1.5-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica - 90 Minutes Total: Beach Basics First, Then Real Wave Time

12.1.5-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $140

1.5-hour beginner surf lesson in Santa Monica–Venice. Learn safety and pop-up technique, then ride waves with gear included.

“It was an amazing time! Liam was the best instructor and so patient with our nephews! We would do it again!”

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Shared 2 Hour Small Group Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

Shared 2 Hour Small Group Surf Lesson in Santa Monica - Meeting Santa Monica and Getting Ready for the Ocean

Los Angeles: Santa Monica and Venice eBike Tour

Los Angeles: Santa Monica and Venice eBike Tour - Your first minutes: meeting at 214 Pier Avenue and getting rolling

Santa Monica: Bike and eBike Rentals with Map

Santa Monica: Bike and eBike Rentals with Map - Venice Canals: where you slow down on purpose