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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.

Travel to Southern California’s Catalina Island by boat with this round-trip ferry service from Long Beach or San Pedro on the 'Catalina Express.' Enjoy views of the Pacific during the journey, and then spend the day exploring Catalina at your leisure. The ferry drops you in the town of Avalon, the main town on the island, home to shops, restaurants, hotels, activities and more. Select your departure point—Long Beach or San Pedro—when booking. This is a ticket purchase only, not a reservation for travel. To allow guests the flexibility of choosing their own travel time, guests must call in advance to reserve seats on a specific departure and return boat. You may return on the same day or stay overnight. We advise calling to make your reservations as soon as possible as boats often sell out.

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.

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).

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.

Visit sharks, penguins and puffins with admission to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, and explore 19 wildlife habitats from every corner of the world’s largest ocean. Slip beneath a full-sized model of a blue whale, and catch the eye of a fierce leopard shark. Travel from a Sea of Cortez kelp forest to the ice-crusted waters off Northern Japan; watch sea horses play in a tropical lagoon, pet a shark in a kid-friendly touch tank and listen to the eerie melodies of an undersea whale song. Keeping our guests and staff safe is our top priority. We are limiting the number of visitors, requiring advance timed reservations, and managing traffic flow to ensure social distancing, requiring face coverings and temperature checks, providing numerous hand-sanitizing stations, and much more.

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.

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. 

Make your 5 Hours Private Greater Los Angeles / Hollywood Day Trip, easy, and pleasant by making an affordable RapidShuttle reservation.  Because you are Not sharing the ride with other travelers, your schedule is based on your or your party travel arrangements. This trip can be customized by the guests. We will pick you and your party anywhere within the Los Angeles or Orange Counties area in a Private Van or Sedan depending on the number of guests. Our guests can customize this Private Day Trip and let us know which sites they like to see (or we can ask us for suggestions). You will have control of the trip, and you can make as many stops as you wish; for Snapshots, Meals, Shopping, and just walk around.

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.

Alley Kat Adventures is an Austin, TX-based event design company offering city scavenger hunts in 60 cities in the US and Mexico as well as custom events worldwide. Our specially hand-crafted, interactive quests are equal parts tour, cultural experience, creative challenge, detective hunt, & social experiment! Guests get to discover hidden gems off the beaten trail while completing fun missions! Get swept off your feet high in the breathtaking Japanese gardens, take a trip back in time searching for a specific oddities on Retro Row, pay homage to Rosie the Riveter and to firefighters, and so much more!

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.

Shoreline Village is located right on the edge of Rainbow Harbor, where you’re guaranteed to roll past a crowd of extravagant commercial and recreational ships before hitting the Pike, one of the most unique waterfront shopping centers in Southern California. After weaving through Pike and its surrounding points of interest, take off along the five-mile long Shoreline Pedestrian Bikeway. This paved bikeway takes you up the coast to Naples, a beautifully unique neighborhood of Long Beach appropriately named after its Italian roots.

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.

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. Starting Times: Anytime between the hours of 05:00 AM and 02:00 PM.

Make your Las Vegas Discovery Private Day Trip* easy, and pleasant by making an affordable RapidShuttle 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 arrangements. What will you see on this Private Day Trip: Las Vegas Strip Las Vegas, officially the City of Las Vegas and often known simply as Vegas, known by its majestic and Luxurious Casinos and great restaurants. is the 28th-most populous city in the United States, the most populous city in the state of Nevada, and the county seat of Clark County. Barstow Outlet Mall: Shopping mall chain featuring a variety of brand-name & designer outlet stores, food court, and restaurats.

We provide our customers with amazing and unique experiences of Long Beach California from the usage of our classic Vespa scooters or our collection of vintage mopeds. Our equipment looks feels and sounds cool. Just looking at one in person and makes you involuntarily smile from pure joy.

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.

This fascinating audio tour of the beautiful sunny and vibrant Long Beach in California will take you on a fun journey where you will see sights such as the magnificent RMS Queen Mary and the famous Long Beach Grand Prix. Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this exciting city. On this tour you will see wonderful examples of architecture, important historical vessels and lots of free artwork generated by the people who live and work in the area. To discover this marvellous city in your own time and at your own pace just download this vibrantly-narrated self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking. The tour will take approximately two hours, but you can pause the audio guide when needed. Grab a bite to eat or do some shopping along the way. Please note that this tour is only available in English.

4-Wheel Surrey cycles are as fun as they are unique! The flagship cycle of the Wheel Fun Rentals fleet, this modern day carriage is perfect for some one-on-one time with your significant other, or a fun outing with small children! Millions and millions of people have enjoyed our 4-wheeled cycles for over twenty years. Our four wheel Surreys create a memory that will last a lifetime.

Wheel Fun Rentals at Long Beach’s Shoreline Village is the perfect spot! Rent a Surrey and ride with your whole family, or rent an electric bike to cover more ground without breaking a sweat. Come feel like a kid again as you ride along the boardwalk with the Pacific Ocean breeze in your hair. Bike locks, maps, and helmets are always offered FREE with rentals. We also validate parking in the Shoreline Village lot.

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.