A Taste of LA: Half Day Tour of the BEST of Los Angeles (From Santa Monica)

Los Angeles, United States of America

Discover the best of Los Angeles on a guided half-day sightseeing tour featuring Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, Griffith Observatory, Santa Monica Pier, and other iconic city landmarks.

Duration5,5 hours
Start & End Time10:00 or 11:30 am
Minimum AgeAll ages
Start & End LocationSanta Monica, USA

A Taste of LA: Half Day Tour of the BEST of Los Angeles (From Santa Monica) Highlights

  • Get up to 10% cash back per person when you book with us
  • Explore Los Angeles' most famous attractions on a convenient half-day tour
  • Visit Hollywood's iconic landmarks and entertainment hotspots
  • Discover the luxury and glamour of Beverly Hills
  • Travel through famous neighbourhoods with expert local commentary
  • Enjoy a perfect introduction to Los Angeles from Santa Monica
  • Capture photos at some of the city's most recognisable locations

What's Excluded

What to Expect

How to Get There

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Audio Guide / 11 Languages: (NEW) We now offer this tour in 11 languages through a free multilingual app with pre-recorded audio commentary (not a live guide). English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Russian, Italian, Catalan, Korean, Japanese, or Chinese. Our team will help you download the app to your smartphone and log in during check-in.
  • 2025 Luxury Buses: (New) Travel in comfort and style aboard our brand new 2025 climate-controlled luxury coaches, perfectly designed for sightseeing & comfort!
  • Entertaining Driver Guide: Our knowledgeable guides bring LA to life with fascinating stories, fun facts, and local insights.
  • The ONLY Half-Day Tour in LA: Unlike other tours, which last 7-9 hours (or longer with hotel pick-ups), we're proud to offer a streamlined, half-day option that gives you all the highlights without taking up your entire day. Don't miss this unforgettable way to see the best of Los Angeles! Book your spot today and enjoy the city's iconic landmarks, vibrant culture, and stunning views—all in one incredible tour!

  • The Tour begins and ends at The Hollywood Visitor Center, so you will have ample time to explore Hollywood before or after your tour!
  • Review the lunch and shopping options The Grove / The Farmers Market offers before you arrive to help maximize your time.
  • At The Griffith Observatory, you will have the BEST opportunity to take your must-have pictures of The Hollywood Sign. (Inside of The Griffith Observatory is closed on Mondays. You will still get to enjoy the outside & the Hollywood Sign viewpoint. Since we can’t go inside, you’ll enjoy extra time in Beverly Hills to stroll Rodeo Drive, shop, and soak up the glam at your own pace.)
  • The tour is approximately 5.5 Hours, with traffic permitting. However, LA traffic is one of a kind, lol.
  • We recommend checking the weather for the day of your tour & the listed websites for our stops to plan your activities.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure so the group can depart on time.

Your journey begins at the Ocean View Hotel in Santa Monica, a modern oceanfront hotel just steps from the beach, offering the perfect starting point for your Los Angeles adventure.

  • Santa Monica Cafe - 1447 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401.

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A Refundable Booking is available at checkout. This will provide 100% refund for one of the many reasons included via our terms - including adverse weather, sickness or delays with transport.

All customer cancellation & refund requests are also subject to our website’s own refund conditions.


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Tour Operator

Hollywood Bus Tours
1447 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
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