Top Long Beach Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

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. Avoid having to find your way to a meeting point with pickup at the cruise point. Discover 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.

Explore Long Beach Harbor on a boat tour focused on maritime activity, local wildlife, and coastal history. Cruise through an active port with views of the skyline, historic ships, and harbor infrastructure. Along the way, your guide provides context on notable shipping operations, naval history, and the role of the harbor in global trade, offering a practical look at one of the world’s busiest ports.

Celebrate a special occasion in style with this private yacht booking in Long Beach. A cake, banner, and balloons are included so you won't have to worry about the decorations. Relax with your group of up to six people and bring your own food and drinks on board for a personalized experience.

Step aboard the historic Queen Mary in Long Beach and explore one of the world's most famous ocean liners at your own pace. Discover the ship's Art Deco interiors, maritime heritage, and fascinating stories spanning luxury travel, wartime service, and reported paranormal activity. The self-guided format allows the flexibility to spend more time in the areas that interest you, making it easy to tailor the experience to your interests.

Disembarking from a Princess cruise ship? Then this tour is for you. Explore the iconic sights of Los Angeles and Hollywood on a full-day tour that immerses you in the heart of LA. Visit downtown, the Coliseum, Hollywood Sign, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica Beach, and Venice Beach. This 8-hour adventure offers comfortable transportation with space for all your luggage, plenty of free time to shop and take photos, and expert local live guides who share insider tips to enrich your experience. At the end, you have the option to be dropped off at LAX Airport at 4:30 p.m., at any hotel near LAX, or back to the cruise ship at 5:30 p.m. you'll do more than just see Los Angeles... you'll remember it.

Experience the Queen Mary like never before! More than just a ship, the Queen Mary is a gateway to thrilling historical and paranormal tours. Anchored in Long Beach, CA, she invites you to be a part of her rich history while embracing the vibrant energy of today. Step aboard and immerse yourself in an unforgettable journey where history is not just remembered, but lived. Whether you're here for an event, a meeting, or simply to explore, the Queen Mary is where past and present meet in a unique and captivating way.

Disembarking from Carnival cruise ship in Long Beach ? Then this tour is for you. Explore the iconic sights of Los Angeles and Hollywood on a full-day tour that immerses you in the heart of LA. Visit downtown, the Coliseum, Hollywood Sign, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica Beach, and Venice Beach. This 8-hour adventure offers comfortable transportation with space for all your luggage, plenty of free time to shop and take photos, and expert local live guides who share insider tips to enrich your experience. At the end, you have the option to be dropped off at LAX Airport at 4:30 p.m., at any hotel near LAX, or at any hotel in Long Beach at 5:30 p.m. you'll do more than just see Los Angeles... you'll remember it.

Explore the scenic Alamitos Bay with a Hydrobike rental. Perfect for solo adventurers, families, or groups, you can choose from day, sunset, or LED-lit night rides. Each rental is equipped with two cupholders, a small cubby, and a lifejacket. - Ride the calm waters of Alamitos Bay in Long Beach - Perfect for solo riders, families, and group events - Choose from day, sunset, or glow rides year-round - Rentals include cupholders and lifejackets for your convenience

Visit the Aquarium of the Pacific without waiting in long lines with this reserved entry ticket. Get ahead of your vacation planning and prebook your admission before you set foot in Long Beach. Enjoy access to the marine life and animal displays included with general admission, with the opportunity to see sharks, lorikeets, and penguins.

BYOB and kick back with your group of up to 6 people on a private captained tiki cruise through beautiful Long Beach. The adventure is yours to create—cruise the harbor, anchor for a swim, explore the coastline, or keep an eye out for dolphins, sea lions, and other wildlife. Special requests are always welcome! 15-20% Gratuity is strongly recommended for your captain. Bathrooms Yes, we can make bathroom stops if needed! Just let your captain know when you would like to pull over for a bathroom stop. More info Boat is equipped with a bluetooth sound system and cooler (no ice). You are welcome to bring all your own food and drinks aboard as they are not included. Feel free to reach out to us with any requests or questions! 6 Passenger Maximum

Staying in Seal Beach or Sunset Beach and want to fully experience Los Angeles in one day? Our unforgettable full-day tour picks you up from all hotels in Seal Beach and takes you to iconic landmarks—downtown, the Coliseum, the Hollywood Sign, Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica Beach, and Venice Beach. As your guide shares captivating stories, you'll discover the best of LA in a single day. With hotel pickup, drop-off, and a small group capped at 14 for personalized attention, you'll do more than just see LA... you'll remember it."

At Thomas Transportation, we believe transportation should be more than getting from one destination to another, it should be part of your travel experience. As a family owned Southern California company, we still believe in the human touch. Every reservation is private and customized to your needs. Whether you'd like to stop for groceries before your cruise, pick up wine, snacks, prescriptions, or other last-minute essentials, or enjoy sightseeing before your hotel or flight, we're happy to tailor your trip whenever scheduling allows. You'll enjoy professional chauffeurs, live dispatch support from real people, direct communication, and personalized service from booking through drop-off. We truly enjoy being a small part of your travels and look forward to welcoming you to Southern California with comfortable, safe, and reliable private transportation.

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.

Travelers arriving in Los Angeles by cruise should make the most of their time by visiting the top attractions around town. On this full-day sightseeing tour, see sites 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.

Check off Los Angeles' most important landmarks in just one day on a day trip from Long Beach. Let someone else take the wheel of a private vehicle so you can take in views of the city between destinations. Your expert guide provides fascinating insights that bring Los Angeles' fascinating history to life.

Discover the Long Beach shoreline on a four-wheel surrey cycle. This is the flagship cycle of the Long Beach Wheel Fun Rentals fleet, a human-powered modern day carriage. A surrey ride is fun and relaxing, perfect for one-on-one time with your romantic partner or a fun day out with the family. Create a memory to last a lifetime!

Travel to Southern California’s Catalina Island by boat, and solve your transit logistics in advance, when you prebook this one-way departure ferry service aboard the Catalina Express. Depart from San Pedro in Los Angeles, and enjoy views of the Pacific during the journey. The ferry conveniently drops you in the town of Avalon, the main town on the island, which is home to shops, restaurants, hotels, activities and more.

Benefit from a private half-day tour of Los Angeles by luxury van that is customized to suit your interests. Possibilities include the Staples Center—home to sports teams including basketball’s Lakers and Clippers; architectural gems like Walt Disney Concert Hall and City Hall; Angelino Heights Historic Area where many TV and movie features are filmed; and iconic sights such as the Hollywood sign, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Beverly Hills.

Leave behind the driving hassles and explore Long Beach in the open air—and on an electric bike. With this self-guided tour from Rainbow Harbor, you’ll pedal along the water until you hit the Pike, one of southern California’s best waterfront shopping districts. If that doesn’t stop you, head for the Shoreline Pedestrian Bikeway and the Italian-inspired Naples, nabbing views you’d never get from behind your windshield.

Be prepared for the experience of a lifetime when you soar above all that Los Angeles has to offer for 60 minutes on a doors-off, glare-free aerial helicopter photography flight. Leaving Long Beach, heading straight to Downtown Long Beach and the the Queen Mary ship. Then, over the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles to the famous Vincent Thomas Bridge, seen in the movie 'Gone in 60 Seconds' with Nicholas Cage. From there you will see the USS Battleship Iowa and head around the magnificent Palos Verdes Peninsula. Then up to the Manhattan Beach Pier, skimming along the waves through LAX and up to the famous Venice Beach. Upon reaching the iconic Santa Monica Pier you will head inland over Beverly Hills, UCLA, and Hollywood before cruising by the timeless Hollywood Sign and Griffith Park Observatory. Then you will head over to the Dodgers Stadium and Downtown LA, marveling at the height of the US Bank building, the tallest on the West Coast, before heading back to Long Beach.

Take your exploration of Los Angeles to new heights during this 30-minute private helicopter sightseeing flight. Climb aboard your own private helicopter in Long Beach for an unforgettable aerial excursion above the City of Angels, heading north over the canals of Venice Beach. You’ll continue past the sights including the foothills of Santa Monica, the mountaintop Getty Museum and Hollywood and its iconic sign, plus much more. Loop back past Griffith Observatory and the skyscrapers of downtown before coming back down to earth in Long Beach.

Full-Day Private Los Angeles Tour from Seal Beach Head out from Seal Beach for a private full-day tour of Los Angeles packed with iconic sights and coastal views. Enjoy a guided drive past USC, Exposition Park, and Crypto.com Arena before exploring Downtown LA landmarks like the Walt Disney Concert Hall and City Hall. Stop at Griffith Observatory for panoramic views and the best photo op of the Hollywood Sign. Walk the Hollywood Walk of Fame, see Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, and pass Melrose Avenue’s murals and boutiques. Lunch is at The Original Farmers Market and The Grove (meals not included). Afterward, cruise down Sunset Strip and stop at Rodeo Drive for a touch of luxury. You’ll pass through Century City to see the Die Hard building and 20th Century Fox, then drive by the Santa Monica Pier. The grand finale? Free time at Venice Beach to soak up its skatepark, Muscle Beach, and boardwalk energy.

You may bring 1-6 people on this activity. One ticket covers you and your guests, you have the Yacht to yourselves, just your group and the Captain. Enjoy a stunning 1 hr private romantic night cruise and sea life discovery aboard our 42 ft Bertram-Trojan Motor Yacht. Bring your own food and drinks aboard. Consider booking multiple blocks for a longer trip.