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Spend the day sightseeing in Los Angeles during this guided tour from Long Beach. With an expert local guide and a small group of 14 people or less, see LA landmarks like the Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica, Venice Beach and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Follow your guide to filming locations of famous movies, explore Hollywood Boulevard and see one of the biggest ports in the US. This tour includes a balanced mix of guided tours and free time and includes round-trip transportation from Long Beach hotels.

See the L.A. coast from the sky with an exciting, 15-minute tour from Long Beach on a private helicopter. Swoop above the iconic Queen Mary ocean liner and hover over downtown Long Beach, see the imposing Battleship Iowa that's moored in the city's bustling port. Enjoy seaward views of Catalina Island and the curving Pacific coastline before touching back to earth at the Long Beach helipad.

This full–day tour of Los Angeles is a popular and convenient choice for cruise ship passengers docked at the Long Beach or San Pedro terminals. After pick–up from the port, your guide brings you to LA’s highlights and hidden gems, from the Hollywood Sign to Marlon Brando’s acting school. The day’s itinerary factors in free time to explore, dine, or shop at your own pace.

See the L.A. coast from a private helicopter with a 30-minute, narrated flight from Long Beach, and take in California’s most iconic vistas. Watch for surfers as you soar over the breaks at Redondo, Hermosa and Manhattan beaches, then swoop above the exclusive harbor in Marina del Rey. Enjoy a bird's-eye view of the slender Santa Monica Pier, see the Los Angeles airport from above, and return to Long Beach past Hawthorne, Torrance and the Galaxy Stadium while enjoying sweeping western panoramas of the Pacific Ocean.

Get the most out of your brief time in LA with this tour that allows you to get to places which the standard tour buses don’t reach. Whether you’re in LA for the day on a cruise ship or have a brief layover, there’s no reason to waste time navigating to areas best accessed in a car. Traveling in an air conditioned Mercedes, visit Hollywood Boulevard, Griffith Park Observatory, a farmers market, and more.

Spend a half-day sightseeing in Los Angeles during this guided tour from Long Beach. With an expert local guide and a small group of fourteen people or less, see LA landmarks like the Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica, Venice Beach and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Follow your guide to filming locations of famous movies, explore Hollywood Boulevard and see one of the biggest ports in the US. This tour includes round-trip transportation from Long Beach hotels. 

Travelers arriving in Los Angeles by cruise should make the most of their first day in the city by visiting the top attractions around town. On this full-day sightseeing tour, see more in one day, from Downtown Los Angeles and the TCL Chinese Theater, to world-renowned Hollywood Boulevard. Along the way, see the city's diverse neighborhoods, including Venice Beach, Santa Monica, and Beverly Hills. And of course, snap a souvenir photo of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

For a romantic activity perfect for admiring the Rainbow Harbor sunset, just grab your favorite person and pedal out onto Rainbow Lagoon with this swan boat adventure. Book the time that works for you, hop into your novelty vessel, and admire the sights of downtown Long Beach harbor. You can enjoy an onboard picnic, glide across the calm waters, or skip pedaling altogether and relax in the boat's roomy back seat.

The Swan Boats on Rainbow Lagoon are one of the hottest new activities in Long Beach's ionic Rainbow Harbor. Don’t miss this unique way to experience the area and all of its beauty. All of our boats come equipped with shaded canopies for maximum comfort. Our large swan boats feature a roomy back seat for those that would like to forego pedaling and would prefer to just enjoy the view. You are welcome to bring food and drinks on-board the swan boats for a floating picnic (no alcohol is permitted).

Take in Los Angeles’ scenic highlights from the air with a private, 45-minute helicopter tour from Long Beach. Soar over the L.A. harbor and the iconic Queen Mary, and look out towards Catalina Island from the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Fly up the coast past Manhattan Beach and Marina del Rey, bank over Santa Monica pier then head for downtown. See the city’s sports centers and gleaming sky scrapers and take in views of the Hollywood Hills and the San Gabriel Mountains before touching back down in Long Beach.

This self-guided audio tour of Long Beach lets you explore on your own schedule without skimping on the high-quality information you get with a guide. Major Long Beach attractions like Shoreline Village, Aquarium of the Pacific, and the Museum of Latin American Art are included and mapped out for you on your phone, so you can start, stop, and skip around to curate the tour to what you most want to see.

Visit some of Southern California’s most beautiful beach towns with ease on this full-day tour. Depart from your Anaheim-area hotel in a vehicle with a driver and travel down the coast. The stops are customizable, and can include Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, Balboa Island, Manhattan Beach, Venice Beach, Santa Monica, and more.

Avoid the cruises liners ship over-price, crowds, and overstuffed bus tours. Take a Private Orange County Shopping Shore Excursion into the city instead, one that caters specifically to what you and your small or large group want to see. Rather than tying yourself down to a rigid itinerary, customize your shore time to suit your tastes. Make your Private Orange County Shopping Day Trip, easy, and pleasant by making an affordable RapidShuttle Private, Direct, Non-Stop reservation that will fit your travel needs and budget. Because you are Not sharing the ride with other travelers, your schedule is based on your or your party travel arrangements.

Visit the city of San Diego from Anaheim with ease on this full-day private tour. Travel in a private transfer to San Diego, where you can customize your itinerary to suit your interests. Choose to visit Old Towne San Diego, the Gas Lamp District, the San Diego Waterfront, Balboa Park, and more.

We are the top destination for whale watching in Long Beach and Los Angeles. Our custom built high speed vessels can cover waters north to Santa Monica and south to Newport Beach for maximum range coverage resulting in maximum marine life sighting success. Our fleet of state of the art vessels adhere to strict safety codes and regulations, ensuring you and your friends and family enjoy a wonderful experience out on the water. All whale watching excursions embark under the guidance of highly trained captains not only equipped to man your boat, but also to provide informative narration of the wildlife you might encounter. Marine life we encounter includes: Gray Whales (November-April), Blue Whales (may-November), and year-round we can see Humpback Whales, Fin Whales, Minke Whales, Orcas, Dolphins, Sea Lions, Harbor Seals, rare Marine Birds, and much more!

Jolly Sailing offers affordable PRIVATE sailing charters for 1-6 people offered by a licensed USCG Captain Max Jolly. Book with us you booked the entire boat for your party! Our vessel "Bushman's Friend" sleeps 6, has 6'2" standing headroom, a clean and working restroom, new sails, Harken roller furling jib, Edson wheel steering and autopilot, and so much more. We keep her clean and ready for your sailing adventure. Jolly Sailing LB was founded in 2018 to provide the Long Beach area with affordable private sailing experiences. Capt. Max Jolly races Lido 14's and Catalina 37' sailboats regularly and was a crew member on the first-place vessel, in the Newport to Ensenada race in 2015. Max earned both his Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Leisure and Recreation Studies. Jolly Sailing's number one priority is safety. We also pride ourselves on providing superb customer service. Since our establishment, we have provided our clients with memorable and exciting sailing experiences!

Avoid the cruises liners ship over-price, crowds, and overstuffed bus tours. Take a Private Orange County Shopping Shore Excursion into the city instead, one that caters specifically to what you and your small or large group want to see. Rather than tying yourself down to a rigid itinerary, customize your shore time to suit your tastes. Make your Private Orange County Shopping Day Trip, easy, and pleasant by making an affordable RapidShuttle Private, Direct, Non-Stop reservation that will fit your travel needs and budget. Because you are Not sharing the ride with other travelers, your schedule is based on your or your party travel arrangements. Starting Times: Anytime between the hours of 05:00 AM and 02:00 PM.

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

Make your Private Transfer To the Los Angeles Original Farmers Market and The L.A. Grove easy, and pleasant by making an affordable RapidShuttle Private, Direct, Non-Stop reservation that will fit your travel arrangements and budget.  Because you are Not sharing the ride with other travelers, your schedule is based on your or your party travel arrangments.

Customize your layover tour in Los Angeles. Choose any combination of 3 site s from the locations mentioned above, typically the time required is between 4 to 5 hours max (please allow 1 hour to get back to the airport or your cruise terminal) The fee is per car, not per person (the car accommodates up to 4 guests), If children under 5 are travelling please notify us to equip the car with the needed safety seats for a fee of $25 

Enjoy the culinary delights of downtown Long Beach during this tasting tour. Sample a variety of the city’s best eats as you experience seven or more tastings (and sips) of foods like Greek ‘saganaki’ (flaming cheese), cold-pressed juice, and much more. All tastings and a ‘Long Beach Booklet’ with maps and coupons are included. An upgrade with additional alcohol pairings is also available.