Things to do in Orange County, Orange County: The Best Bus Tours

September 22, 2021 Etsuko Causey

Beyond its epic theme parks and perfect weather, Orange County is celebrated for outdoor dining, entertainment and beach-bound adventure. Treat yourself at South Coast Plaza for the finest in luxury shopping and superlative restaurants. Spend an afternoon aboard a whale watching cruise in Newport Harbor, or cast a reel from the Huntington Beach Pier. Stop to smell the flowers at the Sherman Library and Gardens, or explore Laguna’s vast variety of boutique shops along the Pacific Coast Highway.
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1. Orange County Coastal Sightseeing Tour

Orange County, CA, USA Surf City Adventure Tours
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This Coastal Adventure Tour includes Hotel pickup and return. Orange County's best Coastal sightseeing tour and photo locations and activities along PCH. Tour includes hands on locale tour guide during the duration of this 6-7 hour tour. This tour may also be booked a private!

Inclusions: Hotel drop-off (selected hotels only), Professional guide, Local guide, Hotel/port pickup, Professional art historian guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By Michelle A

Tom was a great tour guide! We were able to see LA and Beverly Hills top sites in a day. We booked our tour that morning and Tom picked us up at our hotel 30 minutes later. Tom was very knowledgeable. This was one of the highlights of our trip.

2. The Orange County Beach Cities Tour

Anaheim Gardenwalk, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA Best Coast Tours - Orange County
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Come enjoy all the highlights of ORANGE COUNTY’S BEACH CITIES with our local and experienced guides. Our adventure starts with a drive from your hotel to SEAL BEACH, where we pass by the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station, Sunset Beach, The Bolsa Chica Wetlands, and down the coast to our first stop the world famous HUNTINGTON BEACH! From Huntington Beach, we make our way down the coast to NEWPORT BEACH to check out and explore the quaint community of BALBOA ISLAND. From Balboa Island, we’ll take you on through CORONA DEL MAR, for some wonderful views and on past CRYSTAL COVE. Next stop, grab some lunch in LAGUNA BEACH. After Laguna, our guests explore some spectacular views of all Orange County from a super secret spot. Next, we head into DANA POINT, A sight not to be missed as we explore its majestic cliffs and beautiful harbor. Last stop of the day - SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO! Our guests will also have the chance to visit THE MISSION IN SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO.

Inclusions: fully narrated tour by your local knowledgeable and fun tour guide/driver, water and snacks, perfect picture spots!, stop for lunch (lunch cost not included in tour price), pick-up and drop-off from Orange County area hotels and custom locations, Snacks, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By valerietA8455TL

Joseph was amazing,he went above and beyond, and we had such a great time with everyone in the group!

3. Private Tour: Beaches, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Stars' Homes

Anaheim Gardenwalk, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA Californa Tour Lines
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Enjoy a full day tour of all the best sights of Hollywood, Beverly Hills and more! Traveling in an air-conditioned Mercedes Sprinter van, you will be able to tour places the larger tour buses can’t go! You’ll visit Rodeo Drive, Griffith Park Observatory, the Walk of Fame, Sunset Boulevard and of course – the Hollywood Sign for that insta-worthy photo! Enjoy lunch at Farmers Market / The Grove and then visit beautiful Santa Monica and Venice Beach. A great day out taking in all the sights of LA!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Professional guide, All activities, Bottled water

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Excess luggage charges (where applicable), Gratuities

Reviewed By jen8851133

Had a wonderful day with Zahir. We had one day to do a customized private tour with a family group complicated by the fact that the ages ranged from 18 to 94, and very little or no English was spoken by our visiting relatives. Zahir was knowledgeable, patient, flexible as we tried to accommodate everyone and see as much as possible. Great with suggestions for adjustments to the itinerary along the way. Highly recommended!

4. Sustainable Laguna Beach Sightseeing & Discovery Tour with a Local

105 N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA Orange County Urban Adventures
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Sustainability is the name of the game on this fun, informative tour of Laguna Beach. In addition to exploring the area with a local, you’ll get to see first hand the efforts being made to preserve the natural environment, from beach clean-ups to marine mammal rehabilitation. Sip an organic coffee along the way and take advantage of some envy-inducing photo opportunities at some of Laguna Beach’s top sights.

Inclusions: Local, English-speaking guide, An organic coffee at Urth Café, Return bus ticket into Laguna Canyon, Entrance to Pacific Marine Mammal Center

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Reviewed By quiveren

All of our tour guides were top notch and extremely knowledgeable. Not only about their subject on the tour, but the city and history itself. Angela and Ryan gave excellent food and drink suggestions even beyond what we had time to cover in the tour. Food portion definitely had us satisfied with the amounts and variety. The cocktails were all delicious. Last tour was the jazz portion which was a bit much after a full day of eating and drinking but once we started touring the bands and restaurants I feel it really hit it's stride. Wonderful time with all the tour guides. Would definitely recommend!

5. Greater Los Angeles: See & Experience it ALL in 3 Days, 1st Class Tour

CharlieTheTraveler
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Like we at CharlieTheTraveler have done for thousands of others, you will be given the experience of a lifetime: famous hangout spots, popular attractions, lively restaurants & a lot of personal charm. A boring tour guide is a drag. A geeky tour guide is irritating. A lively & youthful but equally reliable tour guide makes all the difference in your experience. Below are just some examples of what you will see, do and have on this tour: ► Watching Performers, Fortune-Tellers & Artists on Venice Beach ► Seeing California’s Most Visited & Energy-Fueled Beach, Santa Monica ► Hanging Out at a Converted Summer House, Now Arguably California’s Most Popular Outdoor Lounge/Bar ► Views of the City & Hollywood Sign from Griffith Observatory ► Walking the “Walk of Fame,” Featuring Celebrities’ Handprints & Signatures ► World Famous Rodeo Drive ► Exploring Greater LA’s 3 Best Outdoor Shopping & Entertainment Complexes ► Checking Out Celebrity Homes ► Enjoying an Authentic Farmer’s Market

Inclusions: Small-group private tour, Driver/guide, Tour escort/host, Hotel pickup, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Live entertainment, Round-trip private transfer, Round-trip shared transfer, Transport by private vehicle, Gas for vehicle

Exclusions: Flights, Food & Beverages, Travel visa (only applicable to citizens of certain countries), Travel insurance, Hotels/accommodations

Reviewed By DonnaAlverez

CharlieTheTraveler offered a great value for the trip to Turkey. There were so many amenities included, such as all of the activities and tours and the wonderful tour guide that was provided to help us navigate it all. Overall, this was a well-organized trip.

6. VIP Hollywood and Beverly Hills Private Day Tour

Orange County, CA, USA Have Fun Tours
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Have Fun Tours has been in business for over 12 years with a 5 Star Rating on Trip Advisor. As native Californians, we have extensive knowledge of local tourist spots and hidden gems. We leverage our familiarity with the places where we tour to create a one-of-a-kind experience for you and your loved ones. We tap into our network of reputable companies, popular theme parks, and influential people in Hollywood and surrounding areas to provide you with exclusive travel deals. Aside from public tours, we offer special private trips that feature once-in-a-lifetime opportunities such as taking part in a meet and greet with Mario Lopez. At Have Fun Tours, we always come up with new ways to design tours that match your thirst for adventure. Whether you want to feel the adrenaline rush of surfing or relax as you sail away on a cruise, you can count on us to assist you.

Inclusions: Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, On board bathroom

Reviewed By mollyd44

We took the private tour to Temecula from Newport Beach. Lou was wonderful. Very attentive and provided awesome info about the area and various spots along the drive. We were able to visit two wineries, taking our time at each, and a long lunch (with more wine). We could have gone to more wineries if we wanted to; just would have had to have shorter stays at each. He made sure we were comfortable and taken care of at each stop. We had a wonderful time.

7. VIP Hollywood and Beverly Hills Day Tour

23000 Newport Coast Dr, Newport Coast, CA 92657, USA Have Fun Tours
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Have Fun Tours has been in business for over 12 years. As native Californians, we have extensive knowledge of local tourist spots and hidden gems. We leverage our familiarity with the places where we tour to create a one-of-a-kind VIP experience for you and your loved ones. We tap into our network of reputable companies, popular theme parks, and influential people in Hollywood and surrounding areas to provide you with exclusive travel deals. Aside from public tours, we offer special private trips that feature once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. We always come up with new ways to design tours that match your thirst for adventure. With the Hollywood Tour, the coup d'etat is our stop by the live outdoor taping of a TV show, Access Hollywood, hosted by our dear friend, Mario Lopez. This is limited to Wednesdays through the end of the year until January 1, 2020 when it will be available M - F. We also offer SPANISH speaking tours.

Inclusions: Bottled water

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Reviewed By mollyd44

We took the private tour to Temecula from Newport Beach. Lou was wonderful. Very attentive and provided awesome info about the area and various spots along the drive. We were able to visit two wineries, taking our time at each, and a long lunch (with more wine). We could have gone to more wineries if we wanted to; just would have had to have shorter stays at each. He made sure we were comfortable and taken care of at each stop. We had a wonderful time.

8. Hollywood Sightseeing Tour from Orange County

Orange County, CA, USA Surf City Adventure Tours
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Enjoy an 8-9 hour group tour of the highlights of Hollywood to Beverly Hills from Orange County. See sights including the famous Hollywood sign, Grauman's Chinese Theatre, and the homes of some of the many celebrities who live in the area. Enjoy some free time on Hollywood Boulevard and the Farmers Market and the Grove to shop La Brea Tar Pits and Urban Street Lights, 10 segments of the Berlin Wall and have some lunch . We also offer free WIFI on this .8-9 hour tour has more then 6 stops for photos.

Inclusions: WiFi on board

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Reviewed By Michelle A

Tom was a great tour guide! We were able to see LA and Beverly Hills top sites in a day. We booked our tour that morning and Tom picked us up at our hotel 30 minutes later. Tom was very knowledgeable. This was one of the highlights of our trip.

9. Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour

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A relaxing, narrated small-group tour along the beautiful Pacific Ocean! California embraces the beach lifestyle and this tour will take you to three of the state’s best - Laguna Beach, Newport Beach and Huntington Beach. At each stop, you will have ample time to explore the area, browse the shops and at some of the stops you can grab a bite to eat. Each stop is unique in its own way with different things to do at each. Hotel pick-up and drop off is included.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Live commentary on board, Professional Guide, Car seats/booster seats for children

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Reviewed By GlobeTrotting313011

This tour was amazing. Friend here from NC. First time in CA. I hate to drive and I get car sick. Sucked it up, bought this tour and it was worth every cent. Rick was knowledgeable and friendly. I'm big on good customer service and this is it. Thank you so much for an awesome day. We looved it.

10. The Best of LA Tour from Anaheim or LA: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Beaches

Sonesta ES Suites Anaheim, 1855 S Manchester Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA LA in A Day Tours
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Free Hotel pickup and drop-off from over 70 hotels in the Anaheim Resort Area and hotels in the LAX area. This is a fun and fantastic experience of the area’s most iconic sights and landmarks. This guided tour is perfect for families, couples and all ages! We have four 35-45 minute stops and 1-hour for lunch. On our tour you’ll experience the following: Santa Monica and the world famous Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, Muscle Beach, the famous canals and skate park, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Dr., the Beverly Hills sign, The iconic Farmer's Market at the Grove (serving a variety a great dishes), The Griffith Park observatory - where you have a perfect photo opportunity of the Hollywood Sign! The Hollywood walk of fame where you find your favorite celebrities' stars, the Grauman's Theatre (find famous hand and footprints), The Kodak Theatre (where the Oscars are held), the Sunset Strip, and much more whilst being entertained by fun, friendly, informative and hilarious guides!

Inclusions: Water Bottles, Downtown LA and North Hollywood pickups will be given an Uber voucher to get home from the last stop, If you requrie a wheelchair please book 48 hours in advance and contact the us directly

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Reviewed By JavierAngulo8412

If you go to LA this tour is amazing, the guide explain every spot and give you time for photos, walking around etc. everything was great

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