10 Movie & TV Tours in Santa Monica That You Shouldn't Miss

Get a taste of Santa Monica and Venice on this private tour by electric bike. A great experience for locals and visitors alike. You'll cruise along the beach bike path enjoying the sun, ocean view and energetic atmosphere of Santa Monica and Venice Beach on your easy-to-use electric bike. Stop for photo opportunities at top Santa Monica attractions including Santa Monica Beach, the Santa Monica Pier as background and the spot where Hollywood celebrities partied in the Golden days of Hollywood. Hear fun stories about the city’s pop culture and history from your guide. You will roll on to vibrant Venice to see the skate park, street art and the bustle of the crowd on the ocean front walk, then off to the Venice canals before a final stop at Muscle Beach and zipping back to the shop.

Inclusions: Use of electric bike and helmet, Bottled water, Professional guide, Photo memories package ($30 value), PPE - mask and light plastic gloves available upon request, PPE - small 1 oz hand sanitizer on bike for your use

Exclusions: Gratuities (+-15% as guideline if you enjoyed your tour)

Arriving to port of Los Angeles or Port of Long Beach by Cruise ship??? Then this tour is for you! Tour famous Los Angeles landmarks and local institutions on this fun, action-packed day trip from Port of Long Beach and Port of San Pedro at 9:00 am ( along with your luggage). See top Downtown Los Angeles area, and attractions including TCL Chinese Theater, Griffith Observatory, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills, Venice Beach, Santa Monica and the Hollywood Sign. Get a close-up view of famous movie locations, see the biggest ports in the US and explore Hollywood Boulevard on this tour that's a well-balanced mix of guided tours and free time. At the end of the tour, You have an option to be dropped of to LAX Airport at 4:00 pm, or to any hotel in Santa Monica, San Pedro or Long Beach at 4:30 Pm. and back to the Cruise Ship at 4:30 pm.

Inclusions: Local taxes

Exclusions: Lunch, entrance fee to any museum.

See where the real-life and television worlds of Larry David collide in this Curb Your Enthusiasm-themed tour. We’ll see Larry’s office, Jeff and Susie’s house, Larry’s real house, and other filming locations from the show. The whole time, we’ll talk about our favorite episodes (The Carpool Lane!), favorite characters (Funkhauser!), and other iconic moments from the show (the “Accidental Text on Purpose”). We’ll also discuss the totally unique approach to how the show is made which has allowed it to document the subtleties of life in West LA. To fully complete the experience, we’ve obtained the now out of print Curb soundtrack which plays throughout the tour. You’ll be lamping like Larry.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, To complete the experience we’ve play the out of print Curb soundtrack which plays on the tour.

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Come enjoy all the highlights of Los Angeles with our local and experienced guides. Starting in Downtown Los Angeles, you’ll get the chance to see all the major sites and high-rise buildings LA is famous for! Next stop Hollywood! Check out the World Famous HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME, GRAUMAN’S CHINESE THEATRE, the DOLBY THEATRE. After exploring Hollywood, we then head-up to the HOLLYWOOD HILLS for a relaxing drive along MULHOLLAND DRIVE. There’s nothing better than checking out CELEBRITY HOMES, and getting views of THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN. Lunch stop is at THE ORIGINAL FARMERS MARKET - and iconic spot right in the middle of town with food options from around the globe! From our lunch stop, our guests are taken through the iconic SUNSET STRIP. Our next stop, is the world famous RODEO DRIVE in BEVERLY HILLS. Upon making our way to the beach cities, our guests enjoy a panoramic view of the SANTA MONICA PIER before heading over for the last stop of the day at the funky VENICE BEACH.

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

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

Exclusions: Lunch

This 7.5 hour guided tour - by LA-natives - is perfect for families, couples and all ages! Discover the area’s most iconic sights and landmarks including Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Dr., the Beverly Hills sign, iconic Farmer's Market at the Grove, The Griffith Park Observatory for a perfect selfie of the Hollywood Sign; the Hollywood walk of fame Grauman's Theatre, The Kodak Theatre, Sunset Strip and much more. Entertaining, friendly, informative and hilarious guides! Free hotel pick-up and drop-off is also included!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Driver/guide, Bottled water, Free Hotel pickup and drop-off from most hotels near Anaheim, LAX, Marina Del Rey, Venice Beach, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Westwood, West LA, Hollywood, Culver City, Century City, Uber Voucher (Downtown LA/Nth Hollywood guests only) - to return to their hotel from the last stop

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Parking, No luggage please, personal sized carry-on only.

The best way to experience the City of Angels is on this 6-hour day tour. No stone will be left unturned on this fun trip. See all the classic sights such as the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Chinese Theater and of course, the Hollywood sign. But this tour is so much more! Enjoy spectacular views from Mulholland Drive, see famous movie studios like 20th Century Fox and places such as Century City, iconic Sunset Strip and classic sports stadiums like the Staples Center. You’ll make a stop at The Original Farmer’s Market for lunch (not included in tour price). You’ll also be able to spot a few actors’ and actresses’ homes, some TV locations and finally, check out the art and colorful culture of Venice Beach!

Inclusions: Driver / Guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Snacks, Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities

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.

Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Safe Luggage Storage Available

Exclusions: Cost of Lunch Not Included

Join this small-group day tour and gain the most comprehensive knowledge about Los Angeles. Enjoy a visit to Hollywood, where you can see the multitude of sights before continuing onto Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive! Finally, frolic on Santa Monica and Venice Beach for a calming end to your day. Complimentary hotel pick up and drop off are included from your Anaheim hotel.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels in Anaheim Resort Area and Buena Park, Sightseeing tour

Exclusions: Lunch

Enjoy the day sightseeing in Los Angeles during this guided tour. Your local guide will take you throughout downtown Los Angeles to see highlights of the city; a few include the Los Angeles Coliseum, Disney Concert Hall, and Olvera Street. Chances to capture awesome photos of the famous Hollywood sign, Griffith Park Observatory, the TCL Chinese Theater, the Roosevelt Hotel and much more. Experience the relaxed vibes of Santa Monica and Venice Beach. Pick-up from hotels near Los Angeles International Airport is also included.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation by air-conditioned van, Professional guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drink, Ticket for Angels Flight