Santa Monica tours, things to do and tickets

Experience the magic of Los Angeles on a hop-on hop-off bus with over 40 stops and 3 routes. Discover Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Downtown LA, Santa Monica, and Venice Beach with an audio guide.

Book your skip-the-ticket-booth-line admission to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Los Angeles and spend a half day exploring the site’s main galleries and specialized outdoor exhibits. See marine life from all major regions of the Pacific.

Surf City Tours offers "The Perfect LA Tour." Learn about the city, and get out to explore the best parts on your own. This is a fully narrated tour of Los Angeles aboard clean, comfortable, convertible buses with 4 fun stops along the way. In between stops you'll learn about the history of Los Angeles, see movie studios, historic filming locations, the Sunset Strip, music venues, crime scenes, popular restaurants, hotels, celebrity homes & more. All of the traditional Los Angeles sightseeing covered in a day.

Discover LA's best landmarks and top attractions on an open-top hop-on hop-off bus tour. Hear the city's captivating history and visit Sunset Strip, Santa Monica, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and more

Enjoy maximum savings and flexibility with this All-Inclusive Pass. Go see it all, with 40+ top attractions and things to do in LA including Universal Studios, Madame Tussauds Hollywood, and more.

This tour will take you through Hollywood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica Beach on an open bus, to show you what Los Angeles has to offer. Stop at 4 different locations to experience the highlights of the city.

Get to know every one of Los Angeles' glimmering facets, all in one day! See the historic buildings in the downtown area and mega mansions in Beverly Hills and Santa Monica. Drive along the Sunset Strip and experience the good life on Venice Beach.

See all the highlights of LA on a guided tour and get an insider look at its culture, history, and landmarks. Take in the Sunset Strip, Santa Monica Pier, and the Original Farmer's Market.

Lose yourself in Malibu's mystique as we show you celebrity homes, historic sites, filming locations & more on this fully narrated tour.

Our expert guides will fill you in on all of Malibu's secrets while you cruise the coast in our open air vans. Highlights include Malibu's beautiful coastline, celebrity homes, the history of the area, as well as multiple chances to sample the culinary treats on offer.

The tour has multiple stops including the Malibu sign for a quick pic, get your feet sandy iconic Malibu beaches and time to take in beautiful Point Dume. The last stop is the longest where you'll have a chance to snap pics of the Malibu pier, walk the grounds of the Adamson House and/or do some local shopping with our friends (and celebrities) at Malibu Country Mart.

Malibu & Santa Monica Filming Locations
Baywatch
Two and a Half Men
Beverly Hills 90210
Gidget
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Point Break
Taken
Planet of the Apes
And More

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 out a unique and fun activity – riding an electric bicycle with a small-group of 6! While you cruise the canals of Venice and along Santa Monica Beach, you choose if you want to pedal traditionally or use the electric power. It’s a bike tour with a twist that will allow you to see the best of Santa Monica and Venice Beach with a small-group to ensure you get a personable experience and a local taste.

Forget the traffic and parking and see LA in style in a clean and comfortable bus. Learn about the sites from an experienced guide and enjoy plenty of photo opportunities, including Venice Beach and the Hollywood Sign.

Learn to surf with professional instructors at one of the most famous beaches in Los Angeles during this surfing class at Venice Beach. Participate in a truly Californian experience during a class that is suitable for beginners or intermediate surfers.

Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of beautiful Marina del Rey while kayaking or standup paddle boarding. Find hidden spots in the marina and discover local wildlife, including sea lions, dolphins and a wide variety of birds.

You can choose to pedal or not on a 3-hour electric bicycle tour around the neighborhoods of Santa Monica and Venice in Los Angeles. Hop on a Pedego beach cruiser and enjoy a fun ride along the beaches, including Muscle Beach and Venice skatepark.

This afternoon tour explores Downtown, Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Take in sights such as The Disney Concert Hall, The Hollywood Sign from Griffith Park, the Chinese Theater, and the Walk of Fame. Then see select stars' homes, and Rodeo in Beverly Hills.

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 your first time trying surfing or you are trying to advance your skills. For the first 30-40 minutes we will be training on the beach - then it’s one hour with the instructors in the ocean. The remaining time is yours to practice your skills and have fun with the surfboards that we provide you.

We’ll be giving lessons on Venice Beach - one of the most famous beaches in California. You’ll be able to not only enjoy the ocean and get surfing experience, but also explore the unique spirit of the eccentric cultural hub of Venice Beach.

Discover the history and the attractions of Los Angeles on this private full-day tour. Drive from Los Angeles to Venice Beach and see the magnificent mansions in Bel Air along the way. Marvel at the famous Hollywood sign and explore the celebrity spots.

Sightsee LA with Go City and save up to 50% vs. buying individual attraction tickets. Get access to 2, 3, 4, 5, or 7 activities from over 30 attractions, tours, and activities with an Explorer Pass.

Fly over Los Angeles on a 30-minute helicopter night flight to see the city ablaze with illuminations. Cruise over the downtown skyline as it glows in the evening darkness. Peer down at sights, such as the Griffith Observatory, Hollywood Sign, and more.

Learn how to ride the waves during a private during class in Venice Beach, Santa Monica Beach, or the Redondo/Torrance Beach area. Enjoy a personalized lesson tailored to your skill level.