Best of LA: Hollywood, Griffith, Santa Monica, Venice, and Rodeo

About this activity

Hotel pickup and drop-off from over 70 hotels in the Anaheim Resort Area and 150 hotels in the Los Angeles area. This is a fun and fantastic experience of the area’s most iconic sights and landmarks. This guided tour is perfect for families, couples and all ages! We have four 35-45 minute stops and 1-hour for lunch. On our tour you’ll experience the following: Santa Monica and the world famous Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, Muscle Beach, the famous canals and skate park, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Dr., the Beverly Hills sign, The iconic Farmer's Market at the Grove (serving a variety a great dishes), The Griffith Park observatory - where you have a perfect photo opportunity of the Hollywood Sign! The Hollywood walk of fame where you find your favorite celebrities' stars, the Grauman's Theatre (find famous hand and footprints), The Kodak Theatre (where the Oscars are held), the Sunset Strip, and much more whilst being entertained by fun, friendly, informative and hilarious guides!

Itinerary

1. Griffith Observatory · 35 min

   This is the best place in LA to check out the Hollywood Sign and sweeping views of the LA Basin. This stop is often a traveler favorite!

2. Hollywood Sign · pass by

   See the world famous Hollywood sign from Griffith Park! This is closest a bus can get to the sign.

3. Hollywood Walk of Fame · 45 min

   No trip to LA is complete without a stop at the world famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. Highlights include a stroll down the Hollywood Walk of Fame, finding your favorite celebrities’ stars, A visit to Grauman’s Chinese Theatre where you find your favorite stars’ hand and footprints, the Kodak Theatre (where the Oscars are held!) and plenty more!

4. The Original Farmers Market · 60 min

   Not only is the Farmers Market at the famous Grove a true LA Icon, it also provides plenty of great food options fitting most all budgets and dietary needs.

5. The Grove · pass by

   Adjacent to the Farmers' Market lunch stop, this is a great place to shop if you have extra time after your meal!

6. Sunset Strip · pass by

   Pass by the famous Sunset Strip - Home to famous music venues such as The Roxy, The Whiskey and the Viper Room (Hollywood and Downtown LA Hotel pickups excluded)

7. The Viper Room · pass by

   The world famous Viper Room - Home to some of LA's best acts.

8. The Roxy · pass by

   The Roxy - Where only the best play!

9. Whisky-a-Go-Go · pass by

   Whiskey-a-Go-Go

10. Rodeo Drive · 35 min

    Window shop with the rich and famous at Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills! See where Julia Roberts shopped in Pretty Woman and take a photo opportunity in front of the famous Beverly Hills sign!

11. Santa Monica Pier · 35 min

    Santa Monica is a beautiful city on the Beach where you can catch some sun and see where Forrest Gump jogged Route 66 to the Pacific! No trip to LA is complete without visiting it's stellar beaches.

12. Venice Beach · 30 min

    Enjoy a great stop at vibing and hip Venice Beach where you’ll see the birthplace of surfing, stunning art Murals, and the famous Venice Beach Canals!

Meeting point and pickup

Pickup offered, or meet at the meeting point.

End point: Please meet street side on Hollywood Blvd. in front of LALA Land Souvenir by 8am sharp. The pickup is 1.5 hours prior to the tour. All day paid parking available at the Hollywood and Highland Center; 1537 2nd St., Santa Monica, CA 90401 next to True Food Kitchen on 2nd Street at the Valet stand. (Disregard this information if you chose a hotel pickup); Meet us at the Anaheim Garden Walk in Anaheim by 7:30AM if you did not select a hotel pickup tour option. Our bus will collect you in front of the Concierge office in front of McCormick & Schmick's Grille. All day paid parking available.

Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please contact us if you need accommodations
• North Hollywood pickups will be given an Uber Voucher to get home from the last stop
• Choosing the "Santa Monica Departure" ensures no wait time before the tour and also give you plenty if time to explore the Santa Monica Pier if you come early.
• If you chose a hotel pickup tour option please make sure to include your hotel name. Be aware you will be on the bus doing other hotel pickup for 30 minutes to 1.5 hours
• Please note: The Observatory is closed on Mondays and the Park is sometimes closed for filming so as an alternative the tour may go to Mulholland Drive and/or The Hollywood Bowl
• Seating is not pre-assigned but we attempt to get groups close together on the vehicle. It is possible, but unlikey you will not be next to your group.
• Order of tour stops may vary
• Avoid LA's parking and traffic hassles with round-trip transportation

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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