Day Trips from Long Beach to Santa Monica

Full-Day Private Los Angeles Tour from Long Beach This private tour offers tiered pricing for up to 14 guests—the more in your group, the lower the per-person rate. It’s a perfect way for families, friends, or coworkers to explore LA in comfort. Depart from Long Beach and head north, passing the LA Harbor and city skyline as we cruise into Downtown LA. We’ll drive through the heart of DTLA before stopping at Griffith Observatory for sweeping views of the city and the iconic Hollywood Sign. Walk the Hollywood Walk of Fame, see Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, and spot Melrose Avenue’s murals. Lunch is at The Grove and Original Farmers Market (meals not included). Afterward, roll down the Sunset Strip and stop at Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Finish the day with a coastal drive past the Santa Monica Pier—photo op included—and free time at Venice Beach to soak in LA’s vibrant beach scene.

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.

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.

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."

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.

Enjoy a fully private, absolutely stress-free sightseeing experience. Just leave the driving, planning, and logistics to the experts. Because it's private, you're in charge. Choose your lunch spot, decide which highlights to linger at, shorten or skip stops that don't interest you, and set the pace that's right for your group. Your knowledgeable local driver-guide helps tailor the day while sharing insider tips and local stories, all with comfortable transport and convenient pickup and drop-off. A truly personalized, hassle-free way to see the best of LA and Southern California.