Best Santa Monica Day Trips in 2026

Santa Monica , California

From $ 69.00

Check out the BEST Los Angeles has to offer on this half-day interactive sightseeing experience! Take a seat on one of our Climate-Controlled Buses as your fun and entertaining driver-guide gives you an insider look at LA culture, history, landmarks, and hot spots. This tour is an excellent mix of time spent on the bus, sightseeing, and exploring different stops yourself! (NEW) You can now choose to begin your tour in Hollywood or Santa Monica! (Your first stop will either be Santa Monica or Hollywood, depending on where your tour begins) 1st Stop: Beverly Hills & Rodeo Drive (30 Minutes) 2nd stop: Santa Monica Pier or Hollywood (45 minutes) 3rd Stop: The Grove & Farmer's Market (60 Minutes) 4th Stop: The Griffith Observatory (30 Minutes) The ONLY Half-Day Tour in LA! Unlike competitor tours, which last 7-9 hours (or longer with hotel pick-ups), we're proud to offer a streamlined, half-day option that gives you all the highlights without taking up your entire day!

Santa Monica , California

From $ 75.00

Why do we call it "The Perfect LA Tour"? You see everything you want, it’s super fun and it doesn’t take all day. While other companies make you book two separate tours see the best sights in LA, or have you trapped on a bus for 8 hours, we offer a tour that takes you to the top spots, lets you explore with plenty of time, and get you back to the beach in time to enjoy the rest of your evening. This is a fully narrated tour of Los Angeles aboard clean, comfortable, convertible buses with 4 fun stops along the way. In between stops you'll learn about the history of Los Angeles, see movie studios, historic filming locations, the Sunset Strip, music venues, crime scenes, popular restaurants, hotels, celebrity homes & more. All of the traditional Los Angeles sightseeing covered in a day.

Santa Monica , California

From $ 90.00

Malibu is open and waiting for you! Lose yourself in Malibu's mystique including celebrity homes, beautiful beaches, 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. Highlights include Malibu's beautiful coastline, celebrity homes, the history of the area, as well as multiple chances to sample the culinary treats on offer. The tour has multiple stops including the Malibu sign for a quick pic, get your feet sandy iconic Malibu beaches and time to take in beautiful Point Dume. The last stop is the longest where you'll have a chance to snap pics of the Malibu pier, walk the grounds of the Adamson House and/or do some local shopping with our friends (and celebrities) at Malibu Country Mart. Malibu & Santa Monica Filming Locations Baywatch Two and a Half Men Beverly Hills 90210 Gidget Keeping Up with the Kardashians Point Break Taken Planet of the Apes And More

Santa Monica , California

From $ 69.00

Experience a one-of-a-kind sightseeing adventure through the famous neighborhoods of Los Angeles on this 5.5-hour VIP-style tour. Starting from the Santa Monica Pier with our fun and entertaining driver guide, you’ll travel in a premium mini-coach to see LA’s most iconic landmarks and neighborhoods, with some stops along the way, all in a convenient half-day format. Stops: 1. Beverly Hills & Rodeo Drive for 30 minutes, 2. Hollywood Walk of Fame for 45 Minutes. 3. The Grove & Farmers Market for 60 minutes. 4. The Griffith Observatory for 30 Minutes. (FYI: The Inside of the Griffith Observatory is closed on Mondays. You will still experience the outside, the outlook, and the Hollywood Sign viewpoint.)

Santa Monica , California

From $ 95.00

Designed for travelers who want to see it all without the stress, this popular LA city tour combines comfort, expert narration, and iconic sights in one seamless day. Enjoy hotel pickup, guided storytelling, and stops at world-famous locations, including Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Griffith Park, and the coast, giving you a well-rounded look at Los Angeles from city streets to ocean views.

Santa Monica , California

From $ 76.00

This top-rated Los Angeles city tour makes seeing the highlights easy from start to finish. With round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off included, you can relax and enjoy the ride while a professional guide brings the city to life. Visit must-see landmarks like the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Griffith Park, Rodeo Drive, the Hollywood Sign, Venice Beach, and more, all in one thoughtfully planned experience.

Santa Monica , California

From $ 159.96

This tour is a special experience featuring the best tour guides and long photo stops. It's the most informative, entertaining, and fun tour in Los Angeles. Don't leave LA without it!

Santa Monica , California

From $ 90.00

Discover Los Angeles’ top highlights in one unforgettable day. Visit Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, Rodeo Drive, the Original Farmers Market, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This tour also features unique stops at the Venice Canal Historic District and Urban Light at LACMA for great photo opportunities. Admission to Madame Tussauds Hollywood is included, and the day ends at Griffith Observatory with panoramic views of the Hollywood Sign and Los Angeles skyline. An 11-language mobile audio guide app is available for international travelers.

Santa Monica , California

From $ 99.00

Explore the iconic landmarks of Los Angeles in one full day starting from our convenient location in Santa Monica. This comprehensive tour covers must-see attractions like Hollywood, Venice Beach, Santa Monica Pier, Beverly Hills, Griffith Park and the Hollywood sign allowing you to experience the vibrant culture and sights of LA. Enjoy up to 40 minutes at each stop (an 1-hour for lunch), guided by a knowledgeable tour guide who shares fun facts and history. Travel in comfort on a luxury small tour bus with complimentary bottled water. - Full day tour lasting approximately 7.5 hours with six iconi stops - Just a few spots you'd see up close and personal include the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Griffith Park, Muscle Beach, Rodeo Drive and the famous Farmers' Market at the Grove - The drive will be great as well we cruise past famous Sunset strip and celebrity sighting locations! - Ideal for families , first-time visitors to Los Angeles and those looking for an overivew of the whole city!

Santa Monica , California

From $ 122.06

Staying in Torrance, Hawthorn, El Segundo and want to see the best of Los Angeles, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Venice Beach in one incredible day? Then this tour is for you! Tour famous Los Angeles landmarks and local institutions on this fun, action-packed day trip from hotels in Torrance, Hawthorn, El Segundo to See top Los Angeles area attractions including Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood Sign (Griffith Observatory),TCL Chinese Theater, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills, rodeo Drive, Venice Beach, Santa Monica Beach.. Get a close-up view of famous movie locations, explore Hollywood Boulevard on this tour that's a well-balanced mix of guided tours and free time. Plus having lunch at the world famous Mel's Diner on Sunset strip.(lunch is not included the tour)

Santa Monica , California

From $ 164.00

Discover Los Angeles Through the Lens At Laphotour, we transform the vibrant cityscape of Los Angeles into your personal photo adventure. Whether you're a professional photographer, an enthusiastic hobbyist, or simply someone who loves capturing beautiful moments, our expertly guided photo tours will help you explore the best of LA while honing your photography skills.