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Santa Monica is a classic California beach town on the western edge of the Los Angeles urban area. The proximity to LA, beautiful weather, and long sandy beaches brought the city fame in the early 20th century as a resort and beach home location favored by Hollywood celebrities. The iconic Santa Monica beachwalk, legendary Muscle Beach, and the Santa Monica Pier with the Pacific Park amusement park have appeared as backdrops in countless movies and television shows. Famous music venues, many art galleries, three main shopping districts, Palisades Park along the oceanfront bluffs to the north, and of course the wide beach and its funky neighborhood strip of shops and cafes offer visitors plenty of diversions.

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...

Discover the beauty of Malibu on this 2-hour open-air sightseeing tour along California's legendary Pacific Coast Highway (PCH.). Departing from Santa Monica, you'll enjoy breathtaking...

Try something new on your Los Angeles vacation! See places you can’t get to in your car or on a tour bus as you try...

Your Ticket to The Hollywood Hills on this Interactive Sightseeing Tour on an Open Air Bus with a Fun Driver Guide. Your Drive Guide will...

Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of beautiful Marina del Rey marina while kayaking or standup paddle boarding. Discover unique sail and power boats and spot local...

We are a FUN SURF LA surf school based on Venice Beach. Our goal is for you to have an excellent experience surfing, whether it's...

This top-rated Los Angeles city tour makes seeing the highlights easy from start to finish. With round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off included, you can relax...

Explore the magic of Hollywood with the Warner Brothers Studio Tour, where you’ll get an insider’s view of the film industry. Start at the Tour...

Enjoy the best of Los Angeles with this three hour guided bike tour that begins in Santa Monica near the famous Santa Monica Pier! Take...

Come on our chilling ghost tour presented by US Ghost Adventures! Are you ready to take a trip through downtown Santa Monica’s most haunted hotspots?...

Enjoy wine and charcuterie board with a selection of meat, cheeses and fruit while cruising in a fully electric Duffy boat. Start from the dock...

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Welcome to the GPS-enabled driving tour of California’s famous Highway 1, the Pacific...






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