Things to do in Santa Monica, California (CA): The Best Walking Tours

Los Angeles is a huge sprawl of a city. There’s such an overwhelming amount of amazing things to do, it can often be intimidating. This often leads to settling on mediocre, safe, run of the mill activities and tours. Whether it’s your 1st or 100th time to LA, it’s all about finding that fresh, unique experience tailored to you. Whatever your interests, we can help you plan it, book it and/or guide it! We will discuss your activity desires and put together an absolutely LEGENDARY City Adventure for you. The options are limitless. Once you are booked, we can consult to build your completely unique Go Legendary Adventure. Activity Examples: Cultural: Museums & Galleries Sports Live Music Events: Concerts, Music Venues, Under the Radar Live Music Entertainment: Studio Tours, Live Tapings, Special Movie Events, Live Theater, Stand Up Comedy, Improv, Opera, Ballet History Architecture Film Locations Shopping Neighborhoods & Amazing Houses

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

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The California Coast is amazing! And there is so much to see. Where to start and what to do can be a daunting decision. Sit back and just relax as we cruise along the Pacific Coast Highway from spectacular beach to spectacular beach. An experience that is bound to be imprinted in your memory as a classically epic California day! Go Legendary tours are private. And when we say private, we mean private — just the people in your group and your guide. This also means that all of our tours are customizable. We can tailor any of our tours to fit your specific interests and desired activity! We offer 4, 6 and 8 hour versions of the Chill Beach & Epic Coast Adventure. Below are highlights you’ll experience on your adventure. Amazing and meaningful experiences are tough to achieve in Los Angeles. Yes, we’re your guide but we’re also your host! Think of us as your friends sharing what it is to live like a local in Los Angeles. Itinerary below lists possible stops.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Parking Fees

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See all the best of Los Angeles on this private 3-day LA Tour, 5 hours each day. Having a private guide is the most fun way to explore must-see and off the beaten path of sprawling Los Angeles. Cover almost all of Los Angeles in 3 days: Downtown Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Hollywood and Santa Monica. Avocado is always on the menu, a perfect photo op is everywhere around you, and a celebrity sighting is just around the corner. Getting to know this diverse cocktail of culture can take years, but you can do it in just 3 days with your private knowledgeable guide. Ogle at the celebrity hangouts in Beverly Hills, soak up the Santa Monica ocean vibes and relish the delicious pastry seasoned with the spray of the Pacific.

Inclusions: All taxes, Friendly local guide, Private tour, 5 hours each day, Multiple start times available, Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour, Iconic places for photo shoot, Flexible customizable itinerary, Must-see attractions and off the beaten path, Meeting in the hotel lobby

Exclusions: Entrance fees, if any, Food and drinks, Gratuities

The Coastal Mountains and Palisades are LA’s crown jewel. To visit LA without experiencing the glory of the Pacific from a mountaintop is an absolute sin. Let us take you on a uniquely LA journey -- trek a stunning coastal mountain one minute and the next minute, sip a margarita with your toes in the sand. Go Legendary tours are private tours. And when we say private, we mean private — just the people in your group and your guide. This also means that all of our tours are customizable. We can tailor any of our tours to fit your specific interests and desired activity! We offer 4, 6 and 8 hour versions of the Mountain to Beach Hiking Adventure. Below are highlights you’ll experience on your adventure. Amazing and meaningful experiences are tough to achieve in Los Angeles. Don't fall into the trap of cookie cutter tours. Yes, we’re your guide but we’re also your host! Think of us as your friends sharing what it is to live like a local in Los Angeles. Itinerary lists possible stops.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages

On this unique photo walk you will not only see most beautiful iconic places of Los Angeles, you’ll create your own LA Story! Your photographer will capture the precious moments and you will get memorable pictures that will tell your story, portray you as a personality, show your wanders in La La Land. Exclusively for this photo walk, you can choose the location, the topic, colors and the mood for the photoshoot – whether it is a fine-tuned classic Melrose avenue, or the lush scenery of Santa Monica, or glitz and glamor of Rodeo Drive, urban vibes of Downtown, or charming historic streets of Pasadena with its old vintage ambience. Free coffee/tea in the best coffeeshop is included. You’ll indulge in a signature drink in the hottest coffee/tea place in LA: whether it is an exotic tea blend like Morning Rain, or a signature coffee blend with warmth of brandy and notes of allspice.

Inclusions: All taxes, Free coffee/tea, Private photo tour, Friendly photographer, Customizable itinerary, Multiple start times available, Iconic places for photoshoot, Must see and off the beaten path of LA, Meeting in the hotel lobby or custom location, Professional tips for awesome Instagram feed, Choice of location, mood, colors, topic of photoshoot, Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour, 50 edited pictures and all the originals (around 300)

Exclusions: Gratuities

Do you want postcard-perfect pictures of you in Los Angeles? This private Los Angeles photo tour is a colorful journey! The stunning pictures from this LA photo tour will be awe-inspiring and will portray your beautiful travel story visiting Los Angeles. You can choose any of the 6 suggested places for the photo tour to create your very own La La Land story. As a result of this photo tour, you will get 20-30 professionally-edited pictures that will make a great photo album full of lifetime memories and you can use these pictures for your Instagram feed (plus 100-150 originals, unedited). After this photo tour you will have enough photos for your Instagram for 1-3 months. These colorful pictures will make for aesthetically pleasing feed with inspirational imagery and, of course, signature colors, views, palm trees, murals and graffiti of sunny Los Angeles. The theme, style and itinerary of the photo tour will be customized based on your preferences.

Inclusions: Multiple start times available, Private walking photo walk, Iconic places for photoshoot, Customizable itinerary, All taxes, Taxi to the desired place of interest (if needed), Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Gratuities

Whatever outdoor adventure you are seeking, we can help you plan it, book it and guide it! Email or call if you desire a consultation. Please note: Any destination or activity 50 miles outside Los Angeles requires customized pricing. Activity Examples: Half-Day & Day Hikes, Multi-Day Camping & Hiking Trips, River Excursions, Cycling (Mountain Biking, Trail Riding and Road Cycling), Water Sports (Surfing, Stand Up Paddle boarding, Harbor Cruises, Whale & Dolphin Watching), Snow Sports Destination Examples: Los Angeles & Surrounding Area: Runyon Canyon & Griffith Park, Santa Monica Mountains, Angeles National Forest, San Gabriel Mountains, Los Padres National Forest, Catalina Island, Big Bear, Lake Arrowhead, San Bernardino National Forest, Kern River, Kaweah River National Parks: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, Channel Islands National Park, Yosemite National Park, Big Sur, Death Valley, Mojave National Preserve

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

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Departure Time: 10:30 AM We’ll take you in front of and behind the Hollywood sign for an unforgettable experience! With ample opportunities for killer Instagram photos, insider Hollywood History, and a local guide, this hike brags some of the best views in LA. Snag a bird’s eye view of top film studios Disney, Warner Bros., Paramount, Dreamworks, the Hollywood Walk of fame, and more! Your docent will regale you with Hollywood history while ensuring a safe and exciting climb. This experience will take approximately 2.5 hours, and is suited for guests looking for a challenging, bucket-list outdoor adventure. Perfect for guests looking for a very special, unforgettable Hollywood Sign Hike. HIGHLIGHTS Hollywood Sign (behind and in front!) Panoramic 360° views of all of LA Best photos of the Hollywood Sign to last a lifetime Leave LA fulfilled: get your full fix of insider LA history from the best local guides in Los Angeles!

Inclusions: 2.5-hour hike, Unlimited Instagram photo opportunities, Expert First Aid and CPR certified professional local tour guide

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities (15 - 20% per person is recommended), Due to COVID-19, guests must provide their own water for this tour.

TIME: Daily at both 10 am & Sunset With stunning panoramic vistas, famously sunny weather, and year-round warm temperatures, Los Angeles is perfect for hiking tours. This 3.5 mile daily hike tour through Griffith Park takes you on a 2.5 hour guided hiking adventure through the Hollywood Hills! As your guide regales you with Hollywood history and insider info, you’ll hike from one of the tallest summits in LA to an overlook featuring the most spectacular Instagram photo in LA: the Hollywood Sign! This outdoor adventure wraps up with an exclusive insider tour of the iconic Griffith Observatory, the most famous filming location in Los Angeles. HIGHLIGHTS: Hollywood Sign Griffith Park Observatory Insider Tour Greek Theatre Mount Hollywood The Best Views in LA: Downtown, Silver Lake, Century City, and more! Famous Film Locations Insider anecdotes and tips from your expert local guide Picture-perfect Instagram opportunities …and so much more! *(Observatory is closed Mondays)

Inclusions: 2.5-hour hike, Professional guide, Plenty of Instagrammable moments

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities, Due to COVID-19, guests must provide their own water for this tour.

Los Angeles is a sprawling metropolis that's impossible to see in a day, but you can visit its top attractions and suburbs on this full day of sightseeing that combines a morning tour of Santa Monica and Venice Beach with an afternoon tour through Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Leave the driving to an expert guide who will deal with the city's infamous traffic while you sit back and enjoy visits to the Third Street Promenade, Venice Beach Boardwalk, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Sunset Boulevard, Rodeo Drive and more.

Inclusions: Bottled water and chips, Narration by professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, unless specified