Top Santa Monica Bus Tours

Visit many of Los Angeles’s highlights and landmarks on one fun and convenient outing. Learn about LA history and culture—its historic filming locations and crime scenes, celebrity homes and trendy restaurants—from a narrator as you traverse the city in a convertible bus. Stop at the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive, a farmer's market for lunch, and the Hollywood Sign on this easy and affordable tour.

Take a pedal-powered tour through the beaches and streets of the famous Santa Monica and Venice Beach areas of Los Angeles during this electric bike tour. Skip the tour bus as you enjoy fresh ocean breezes and laid back riding with a guide aboard an electric bicycle. Cruise the famous canals of Venice and cycle the trails along Santa Monica Beach, choosing if you want to use your own leg power or get a boost from your electric-powered cycle. This L.A. electric bike trip also includes a helmet rental and bottled water.

Spend a day on Catalina Island off the coast of Los Angeles. After pick-up from your hotel, you'll enjoy a smooth 1-hour ferry ride to the island where you will have free time to explore the island and also enjoy a 45-minute undersea adventure and discover Catalina's abundant sea life!

Enjoy a day out on beautiful Catalina Island, just a smooth 1-hour ferry ride off the coast of Long Beach. After you arrive, you will join a scenic tour of the main city, Avalon and see the amazing views from the hilltop! You will also have free time to explore the town of Avalon, with it's unique one of a kind shops, restaurants and more. Max group size is 9 travelers.

Santa Monica is one of the best neighborhoods to explore by bike with its colorful characters, sights and sounds. Since it's also an artistic and creative area of LA, this tour seizes the opportunity to introduce you to legal graffiti street galleries and the best of the local sculpture and architecture. Clocking in at nearly three hours long, this two-wheeled adventure will leave your legs a bit more toned and your stomach ready for lunch.

Discover Malibu landscapes and wine culture while cruising in a classic 1972 VW camper van. Enjoy wine tasting, ocean views and beautiful mountains with vineyards.

Soak up the sand, surf and sun of the waterfront cities of Venice, Santa Monica and Marina del Rey during this 3-hour sightseeing trip aboard an electric-powered Cadillac Escalade limo. Feel like a Hollywood player as you cruise the streets of these beachfront meccas aboard your open-air ride, enjoying live commentary from a guide during the trip. Along the way you’ll also have 90 minutes to enjoy these areas’ excellent shopping and dining options on foot.

Explore Hollywood, Los Angeles, and beyond on this all-day guided excursion from Anaheim, downtown L.A., or North Hollywood. After a convenient hotel pickup, head out with a knowledgeable guide and experience classic sites and neighborhoods like the Hollywood Sign and the Walk of Fame, Memorial Coliseum, Griffith Observatory, Venice Beach, and Santa Monica Pier.

Lose yourself in Malibu's mystique as we show you celebrity homes, historic sites, filming locations & more on this fully narrated tour. Our expert guides will fill you in on all of Malibu's secrets while you cruise the coast in our open air vans. *Grab a quick Malibu bite from one of our faves midway through tour!* Tour includes a stop at the Adamson House with ample time to walk the grounds, get your feet sandy on Surfrider Beach, snap pics of the Malibu pier, or do some local shopping with our friends at Malibu Country Mart. Celebrity Homes: Leonardo DiCaprio Lana Del Rey Robert Downey Junior Matt Groening Mel Brooks Lou Adler Simon Cowell Dr. Dre Cher Adam Sandler Jennifer Lopez & Alex Rodriguez Matthew Perry Rihanna and more! See the Malibu Pier, filming locations, the beautiful PCH, the Adamson House museum and much more Malibu & Santa Monica Filming Locations Baywatch Two and a Half Men Beverly Hills 90210 Gidget Keeping Up with the Kardashians Point Break Taken

Discover Los Angeles without the hassle of driving during this full-day private tour. Get picked up at your hotel and spend the day exploring Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and Venice Beach. Go window shopping on Rodeo Drive, stroll along the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and see the Hollywood sign from Griffith Park Observatory.

If you're intrigued by the details of the OJ Simpson trial, see where the most infamous crime of the 1990’s took place on a true crime tour in LA. Pass by locations like Mezzaluna restaurant, the Rockingham condo murder scene, and more, all while traveling in a white Ford Bronco. The in-depth and respectful tour is led by a Brentwood native and recognized local expert on the "trial of the century."

From the Sea to the Stars on the Walk of Fame and back, we have you covered if you’re short on time. Our Hollywood Hopper tour covers celebrity homes, movie studios, filming locations, & more with a stop at the Hollywood Sign & the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This 3½-hour tour will have you rubbing elbows with the stars in no time. Tour includes a 25-minute stop on The Hollywood Walk of Fame, and a 10-minute stop at the Hollywood Sign for photos. If you’re staying by the beach but don’t have a lot of time, enjoying a long layover, or even a local Los Angeleno looking to reconnect with your city- this is the tour for you.

This tour is the perfect tour for those interested in the scary side of Hollywood. You'll see the traditional sights like the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, but the tour will focus on murders, ghost stories, unsolved mysteries, and other scary happenings in Hollywood throughout the past 100 years or so. Not for the faint of heard, this tour will cover The Menendez Brothers, Sharon Tate's last meal and more.

Have only a short amount of time in Los Angeles? See some of the city’s top attractions—and explore without any hassle—on this private, half-day driving tour. Following pickup at your preferred address, hop aboard your vehicle, equipped with Wi-Fi, charging ports, and even a TV. Then, sit back as your driver whisks you to top LA sights, from Downtown LA and the Hollywood Sign to the Griffith Observatory and Rodeo Drive.

Spend a day in paradise on this day trip to Catalina Island off the coast of Los Angeles. After a smooth 1-hour ferry ride to the island, get ready for an unforgettable zipline eco-tour! Soar high above the hills of Avalon and over the Descanso Canyon floor, stopping at eco-stations to learn about the unique and interesting aspects of the island including its wildlife, vegetation and history. This is the most exhilarating, scenic and informative way to experience this beautiful resort destination.

Spend the day sipping some of Santa Barbara’s finest wines—and explore the scenic highlights of Wine Country—on this private, full-day tour. Meet your guide at your preferred Santa Monica or Beverly Hills address, hop aboard a luxury SUV, and head to three top wineries in the Santa Ynez Valley sub-region, where you’ll customize your own tasting experience (own expense). You’ll also visit the scenic villages of Solvang, Santa Ynez, and Los Olivos.

Our Full-Day Grand Tour of LA will transport your private party (up to 12) to some of LA's most popular attractions - Downtown's Disney Hall and Cathedral, Universal CityWalk, breathtaking views from the Griffith Observatory grounds and the world-famous Hollywood sign. After snapping some picture infront of the Hollywood sign, we'll head to the luxurious Rodeo Drive/Beverly Hills area, and The Grove, LA's oldest Farmer's Market. We'll finish off your Grand Tour of LA with a drive to the beautiful harbors of Marina Del Rey and wrap up the day at the hugely popular Santa Monica Pier.

Travel in style in one of our luxury vehicles as our expert culinary and wine guide whisks you through one of the most beautiful places in the world, Malibu. Meet your tour guide at your hotel or location of choice and get comfortable while we discover some of the great wineries that the West Coast has to offer. It all started in the late 80’s and today the Malibu Coastal Region is officially recognized by the AVA (American Viticultural Association) and proudly boasts 50 boutique vineyards. Located high above the Pacific and tucked away in the Santa Monica Mountains, the Malibu Coastal Region benefits from the cool ocean air and volcanic soil creating the most ideal conditions for growing in Southern California, and there is only one way to experience it all. You’ve got to get up here and see it for yourself.

Eat and drink like a Hollywood VIP during this 5-hour restaurant and bar tour in Santa Monica aboard an electric-powered Cadillac Escalade limo. Join a small group of no more than 14 guests as you’re whisked to the restaurant of your choosing for lunch or dinner. After your meal, continue the fun with a stop at your choice of bar or lounge in this fun-filled neighborhood. A local guide, live on-board commentary during your drive and round-trip hotel transport are covered.

For visitors staying in Torrance, El Segundo, or Hawthorn, this full–day tour of Los Angeles with round–trip hotel transport is a hassle–free way to sightsee. Going with a guide eliminates the hassle of navigating the sprawling city on your own, as well as ensures you learn more than you could from a guidebook. Highlights on the itinerary include Downtown, the Hollywood sign, Rodeo Drive, and Venice Beach.

Explore two of Los Angeles' most elite neighborhoods, Beverly Hills and Bel Air, on a 2.5-hour self-guided electric bike tour. Pedal past lavish homes of the rich and famous and visit the filming locations of several Hollywood films and TV shows. As you follow along with a GPS, you'll be entertained with the history of these affluent areas throughout your ride. You'll see plenty of other famous sights, too, including the Beverly Hills Hotel and ritzy Rodeo Drive, bringing you up close and personal to exclusive areas that coach tours may miss. Don't be surprised if you spot a celeb!

This epic journey includes everything from the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Las Vegas, Death Valley and every hidden gem along the way! Most meals are included. With over 20+ years of experience, We’ve created the best way for budget travelers to get around the USA.

We have over 20 years of experience providing custom tours to guests travelling from all over the world. Our private, 6-hour Los Angeles Beachside package will transport your party (up to 12) to four of the most popular beach cities in LA – Santa Monica, Malibu, Manhattan Beach and Marina Del Rey. You'll be transported to each beach city in our luxury Mercedes Sprinter. Our driver/guides will share local insights and answer questions along the way. Your Los Angeles Beachside tour ensures time to stroll along the Santa Monica Pier, dig your toes into the sand in Malibu, sip coffee as you browse local beach shops and snap some pictures at Fisherman's Village. Not a native English speaker? No problem. In addition to English, our drivers speak fluent French, Dutch, German, Italian and more. Want to change up the itinerary? We’re happy to work with you to customize this tour depending on your time and interests. Just let us know!

This tour is designed for the 18-35 year old backpacker crowd on a budget that wants to see it all. This fast paced tour packs in the most of any tour out there but still allows enough time to really enjoy your vacation. If you want to see and do as much as possible in one week this is it. Our expert guides will show you all the well known sites plus countless hidden gems. We take you camping in some of the most beautiful National Parks and stay in a casino right on the Las Vegas Strip! We use small 15 passanger vans with trailers instead of buses like everyone else so space is limited! Includes most of your meals, camping equipment and more.