Top Santa Monica Private Sightseeing Tours

Cruise around Malibu in a vintage 1972 VW camper van on this half-day tour. Take in scenic views of the area’s coastline and mountain landscapes as you see popular attractions like Malibu Pier. Plus, make a short visit to a winery for a tasting. Choose between a morning or afternoon departure time.

Explore Santa Monica on a private tour by electric bike and see the highlights of the vibrant coastal city. Follow your guide along Santa Monica’s palm-lined streets. Stroll the boardwalk at the Santa Monica Pier, dip your toes in the Pacific Ocean and experience the laid-back culture and classic scenery of this iconic beach town. Cruise to vibrant Venice to see the skate park, street art and the bustle of the crowd on the oceanfront walk and onward to the "gem of the tour" or the Venice canals. Then a final stop at Muscle Beach before zipping back to the shop.

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.

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.

See a new perspective on Los Angeles—and enjoy a relaxing time on the water—with this private cruise. Choose a time that works best for your schedule, make your way to Marina del Rey, hop aboard your comfortable vessel, and set off with just your captain for company. You can tour the harbor, admire the luxury yachts, take in the city’s beaches, and even bring your own beverages along.

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.

Leave the bustle of Los Angeles behind—and explore peaceful Catalina Island at your own pace—with this convenient package deal. In the morning, meet your driver directly at your LA accommodation, hop aboard your vehicle, and then transfer to the ferry to Catalina Island, where you can admire the seaside views. Once on the island, head to the Undersea Expedition (tickets included), and explore the sights independently.

Swap the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles for something a bit more relaxing—a scenic ferry trip to Catalina Island. Once you arrive, enjoy a guided tour of the main city of Avalon to help you get your bearings, and learn about its top sights. No need to worry about rushing back—the tour factors in some free time to explore Avalon’s shops, restaurants, and famous landmarks independently.

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.

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.

We will offer you a truly local experience, with a personalized tour given by a local guide. You will have a nice ride through the beaches and streets of the famous Santa Monica and Venice Beach areas. You will enjoy fresh ocean breezes and laid back riding with a local guide. We will take 2 people per Rickshaw.

See the City of Angels your own way—and enjoy a flexible, luxurious way to travel—on this private limo tour. Meet your guide at your preferred time and place, hop aboard, and enjoy an in-limo bar featuring beer, wine, spirits, and nibbles. As you go, hear insider Hollywood stories, and choose to see highlights ranging from Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive to the Walk of Fame, Santa Monica, and more.

Instead of exploring the City of Angels in a crowded and stuffy sightseeing bus, watch the city unfold around you from the comfort of a luxurious private limousine. Drive around Hollywood, Beverly Hills, the LA coast and any other site you want – this tour is fully customizable – in a sleek and comfortable Lincoln town car that seats up to six. Take advantage of your car’s open bar and the deep local knowledge of your private driver.

Los Angeles is the city of the rich and famous, but unless you know an insider, you may not know all the celeb stories of LA. This Los Angeles Private Limo Tour changes all that and lets you explore in style with a guide who's been on TV. Hear celebrity stories as you go by some of LA's most famous attractions, like the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Rodeo Drive.

Your private tour guide is Michael Raines, who has worked for a number of limo companies as a driver and bodyguard to some of the biggest celebrities in the world. A TV personality on his own rite, Michael Raines has starred in two survival shows on Discovery and other Film and TV roles in the past 20 years. Just to hear his celebrity stories is worth the price of the ride!! You will ride in style in 6 passenger Lincoln town car with a duel bar setup for wine, beer and liquor with mixers, chocolates and nuts all complimentary. A Bluetooth stereo so you can use your playlist on your phone, with IPhone and android chargers with cables on the rear deck. Your tour is completely customizable, you tell us what you want to see and we will take you there in style.

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.

If you’re looking to fit the most Los Angeles photo ops into the shortest time, this private photo session was made for you. You’ll be awe-struck by the amazing views and panoramic vistas in Santa Monica. You won’t believe the memories you packed into just 2 hours! For art, architecture, culture, great food and nature, there’ s no contest in all California. Get that classic postcard picture of Southern California and experience the charm of a beachside city of Santa Monica. • Marvel at the Santa Monica Pier and Palisades Park • Meditate at the idyllic and well-designed Tongva Park • Take in the stunning views of the ocean and Santa Monica Mountains • Fall in love with the picture-perfect L.A.’s coastline and Third Street Promenade • Enjoy personalized attention and a tailored itinerary • Ideal for Instagrammers, bloggers, and all photo lovers • A private experience so you can customize your experience and schedule • 50 professionally captured and edited photos

Santa Monica is the perfect mix of chilled out beach, artistic and sport cultures with a multitude of amazing restaurants and nightlife options thrown in for good measure. Whether you’re looking to spend your vacation lounging on Santa Monica Beach, shopping ‘til you drop or enjoying the myriad of parks the city has, you can guarantee you’ll have an awesome time. This self-guided tour of Santa Monica takes you to 10 must-see places in Santa Monica, each of which is extremely instagrammable so be ready for numerous photo ops along the way! It's a self guided tour. You can start and finish any time you like. Learn about LA’s history and culture at your own comfortable pace. During this self-guided tour, you will learn fun facts, stories and insights about some historical sites in Santa Monica LA as well as explore the most instagrammable places.

Our Signature Tour! The most popular sights seen from a fresh perspective, as well as the lesser-known gems other tours miss. This is a half-day tour. This private tour is provided by industry professionals who specialize in luxury and customized service. The 3.5-hour tour will concentrate on the must-see sightseeing locations in Hollywood, West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. It's the go-to tour for 5-star hotel concierge desks, as well as domestic and international travel agents looking for a superior experience for their VIP's. *In the tour details listed above, there are few options that best describe timeframes for stops and drive-by introductions. Plus, there are a handful of locations not listed in available "Attractions." Some attractions may not be accessible on certain days of the year. This tour is a solid 3.5 hours, and we've laid out a guesstimate on stops and travel time. Remember, this is a private tour, so you're also welcome to fully customize your time.

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.

Join Tour du Jour as we pay tribute to the twin obsessions of celebrity and death. On your private 2.5 hour tour, you’ll visit the final resting places of some of Hollywood’s most beloved stars from long-departed legends to larger-than-life icons like Marilyn Monroe, Natalie Wood, Dean Martin, Farrah Fawcett, to name just a few. And we’ll take you to the real-life locations where infamous events took place such as Michael Jackson’s last residence and Whitney Houston’s final bath. From scandalous behavior to murder and suicide –rock stars, movie stars, and child stars. From the ODs to the DOAs. We know the stories and we know where to look. Complimentary bottled water and a multi-media iPad presentation of the gone-but-not-forgotten stars and their untimely deaths help round out this popular excursion provided by a highly-rated professional guide.

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.

Your private 2-hour tour includes the celebrity homes of movie stars and the rich and famous! View the magnificent mansions of many of your favorite celebrities. They’re the homes of the rich and famous – the show biz legends, and the hot new stars of today’s hippest movies and TV shows. As we drive through the exclusive communities of Beverly Hills, Holmby Hills and Bel-Air, you’ll be amazed by one fabulous mansion after another, including the Spelling Manor and the Playboy Mansion. Some of these homes are worth more than $100 million. Words like lavish and extravagant don’t begin to describe these magnificent palaces –you’ll just have to see them for yourself. Travel in a discreet luxury black SUV, and customize your tour by your interests. Each air-conditioned vehicle is equipped with a multi-media iPad to accompany your guide's many talking points. This tour is a solid 2 hours, and we've laid out a guesstimate on stops and travel time.