Location: Santa Monica
Top Things to do in Santa Monica
Top Restaurants in Santa Monica
Things to do in Santa Monica, California (CA): The Best City Tours
The beaches of Santa Monica attract all sorts of visitors-- don't be surprised to see families playing on the sand next to a boot-camp fitness class with a barking instructor. Visit the Santa Monica Pier, a haven of shops, restaurants, and carnival attractions (including a Ferris wheel) atop a wooden wharf. By night, the Third Street Promenade is the place to be, bustling with activity from moviegoers, party animals, and talented street performers.
Restaurants in Santa Monica
1. Los Angeles Private Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Hollywood, Sunset Strip, Movie Star Homes, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive Private Tour covering the most important and fun hotspots in Los Angeles with stops for photos and meals. Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Marina del Rey and Malibu We will show you the best of LA's famed beaches with stops at the Piers to take in the sun and stroll on the sands.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Transport by private vehicle, Bottled water
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By James Edmond S
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2. Los Angeles Full Day Private Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
The full day tour will allow you to have a better understanding of the different parts of the city. From the Griffith Park to the beach and busy Hollywood, you will learn about the history and entertainment capital of the world.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By LeroyCastro
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3. Two-day Los Angeles & San Francisco Private Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This is an exclusive Two-Day Tour of Los Angeles and San Francisco. We will pick you up at your LA area hotel to begin the tour of Hollywood including famous Walk of Fame, Hollywood Sign, Sunset Strip, Movie Stars Homes, Rodeo Drive then onto Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, Muscle Beach and breathtaking Malibu along the Pacific Coast Highway. We will then continue up the California Coast towards San Francisco, making stops in Santa Barbara, Monterey & Carmel. The day will end upon arrival at your hotel in San Francisco (hotel your choice, Not Included in Tour Price). The following morning we will resume the tour in San Francisco starting at famous Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39, Colorful Castro district, a chance to ride a Cable Car and ride down famed Lombard Street all before return back to your hotel in Los Angeles. On the return, we will make a stop in picturesque Danish village of Solvang.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Professional photographer guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Fearless312701
Had a fun, relaxing, and informative tour of the beaches and Hollywood areas. Arman was a great tour guide. We went to all the areas highlighted in the booking information. It was a last minute decision to take this tour and we are so glad Arman could accommodate us. Recommend this tour if you want to see Marina del Rey, Venice, Malibu and Sunset Blvd to Hollywood and don’t want the hassle of driving yourself!
4. Los Angeles Coast and Beaches Private Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
This tour is perfect to discover the coast of Los Angeles within 5 hours. You'll be able to see the famous beaches and have a great time.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By tammybX759QP
Saw many points of interest in a day. The Hollywood sign was very cool. Vincent was very nice and knowledgeable.
5. Private Air Tour of Los Angeles
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Be prepared for a once in a lifetime experience as you explore Los Angeles and all its iconic wonders from high above. Fly right past the skyscrapers of Los Angeles. You will feel like you’re able to reach out and touch them. Get the photo of a lifetime as you fly right past the Hollywood Sign. Look down over the movie studios of Universal, Warner Brothers and Paramount Studios as movie magic is being made. Gaze into the backyards of the rich and famous as we soar over the mansions of Beverly Hills and Bel Air. Enjoy the white sands and blue water of California’s beaches as we skim the coastline.
Inclusions: Air Tour
Exclusions: Gratuity
6. Private Tour: Beaches, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Stars' Homes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
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!
7. Private Tour of Los Angeles For Any Group Size
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
This 7 and a half hour private tour is a fantastic way to spend the day exploring Los Angeles, Venice Beach, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills and Hollywood. Your tour guide will narrate your day-long trip so you can pick up some facts and impress your friends and family members with your knowledge of the LA area. You’ll get to spend up to 45 minutes at every stop, so you can have a hands-on experience. This tour offers free hotel pickup and drop-off within the Los Angeles area. With over 3,500 5-Star reviews on TripAdvisor, Yelp and Google – you simply can’t go wrong!
Inclusions: Transport by luxury air-conditioned van or bus, Driver/guide, Bottled water, Free Hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels and addresses in the Los Angeles area, Tour guide gratuity is included in the fare
Exclusions: cost of lunch
Reviewed By MsPearl105
This was the highlight of our short 4 day stay in Santa Monica. We definitely enjoyed walking to the Pier and surrounding areas daily, but we wanted to see the highlights of LA as well. Eight people on our party booked this tour and we couldn’t have been more happy that we did! We covered so much ground in a short period of time. Sure, we wanted to hang out on Rodeo Drive a little longer or stroll Hollywood Blvd more, but it’s a way to experience many places in about 8 hours. Alecia was knowledgeable, kind, professional & hilarious!! We enjoyed the other parties on the bus as well. This is a plus since you never know who’s gonna be on a tour with you. We saw our tour “friends” later at dinner and we were very cordial and chatted a bit more. My son was celebrating his 13th birthday (purpose of our Cali visit). When Alecia found out, she led the bus in singing Happy Birthday to him. She always played a song for him before dropping us off at our hotel. Talk about making the tour extra special! She even remembered my brother’s name. Maybe not a big deal to some, but it was to us. Alecia gave detailed and easy to follow directions each time before we explored a new area (where she’d be, how to remember where to meet up, public restrooms &WiFi, what to do if we encountered a celebrity). Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, Beverly Hills (Rodeo Drive), Farmer’s Market Griffith Observatory, Hollywood, and more! The bus was very nice! Clean, air conditioned and phone/device charging capabilities!! Thank you, Alecia!!!
8. Private Full Day Tour of Los Angeles, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Beaches
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 54 reviews
Experience our city in the most exclusive way you can. With the #1 guest-rated private tour company on TripAdvisor. From pick up at your hotel/rental, we show you all the iconic sights in our city, including the BEST VIEW of the Hollywood Sign, Rodeo Dr., Santa Monica, Venice and Hollywood. From soft drinks to phone chargers, we leave nothing to chance. Our impassioned desire is to leave you with a collection of wonderfully fun, life-long memories of our fascinating city. Our guides take tremendous pride in making friends every time they guide a family through our city and they glow often when our client's feedback is filled with compliments calling them, fun, creative, attentive or simply amazing. As the #1 private tour company in the city, our goal is to provide an experience, not just a tour. But do not take our word for it, take a look at our amazing reviews! Book now as our tours tend to sell out!
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Soda/Pop, Private transportation, Free hotel pick up at any hotel/rental within 10 miles of LAX and Santa Monica, Driver/guide , Parking Fees
Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch
Reviewed By elexiss2021
Rivers was amazing! Very knowledgeable! Very friendly and even wrote down a few restaurants for us to try out! Awesome guy! Had a nice time!! Thanks again!!
9. L.A. Highlights Private Full Day Tour of Los Angeles
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Experience our city in the most exclusive way you can. With the #1 guest-rated private tour company on TripAdvisor. From pick up at your hotel/rental, we show you all the iconic sights in our city, including the BEST VIEW of the Hollywood Sign, Rodeo Dr., Santa Monica, Venice and Hollywood. From soft drinks to phone chargers, we leave nothing to chance. Our impassioned desire is to leave you with a collection of wonderfully fun, life-long memories of our fascinating city. Our guides take tremendous pride in making friends every time they guide a family through our city and they glow often when our client's feedback is filled with compliments calling them, fun, creative, attentive or simply amazing. As the #1 private tour company in the city, our goal is to provide an experience, not just a tour. But do not take our word for it, take a look at our amazing reviews! Book now as our tours tend to sell out!
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Soda/Pop, Bottled water, Free hotel pick up at any hotel/rental within 10 miles of LAX & Santa Monica, Driver/Guide, Parking fees
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Airport/Departure Tax
Reviewed By elexiss2021
Rivers was amazing! Very knowledgeable! Very friendly and even wrote down a few restaurants for us to try out! Awesome guy! Had a nice time!! Thanks again!!
10. Los Angeles and Hollywood Private 7-Hours Private Day Trip.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Make your Private 7-Hours Greater Los Angeles / Hollywood Day Trip, easy and pleasant by making an affordable RapidShuttle reservation. Because you are Not sharing the ride with other travelers, your schedule is based on your or your party travel arrangments and desired sightseeing. RapidShuttle Shore Excursions offers Private and Customized trips that fit the needs and tastes fo each guest(s). We can usually arrange a private shore excursion for less than the cost of a cruise line tour. We ensure you that you and your group get back into the ship/hotel in time for a drink before your glamours dinner, or to the airport in time for your flight. Pickups and Drop-offs.: Cruise Ports | Airports | Hotel | Other
Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Up to 7 Hours Tour., Free Waiting Time Up to 30 Minutes* From Airports/Cruise Ports., * Based on the Scheduled Pickup.
Exclusions: Luggage Restrictions May Apply. Please Contact for Details., Gratuities., Admissions (i.e.: Museums), Additional Waiting Time (upon request): $15.00 per every 15 minutes of waiting.
Reviewed By CamHand58
I did not actually take their shuttle. This is a review of their website and support. I booked a pick up at LAX for late night Monday, 15 July 2019. During the payment process that all showed correctly. After paying, the pick up showed as scheduled for midnight on 10 January 1970. I immediately called their support line as shown on the webpage. Their support line DID answer. That would be a point in their favor except the guy on the phone was so bad. I (admittedly was upset but not at all abusive) explained the issue. He told me it was MY fault that I had entered it wrong because the screen just takes whatever I entered. WTF?!?! Even if I did it wrong, why accuse the victim instead of addressing the issue?!?!? I called him a liar because that historical date was not even an option! He said he would cancel the reservation so I read him the code. I asked how I would receive cancellation confirmation and he just hung up. He did NOT cancel it. LIAR! Later I cancelled it from the webpage.
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