The 13 Best Day Trips from Los Angeles

1.Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,147 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99Our pick

Spend about 7.5 hours crossing Los Angeles by air-conditioned coach, from Santa Monica and Venice Beach to Rodeo Drive, Griffith Park and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Your English-speaking guide handles the driving and adds city commentary, while you get short stops for photos and exploring. Lunch time is set aside at the Original Farmers Market; food is at your own cost. Select hotel pickup is available.

“Great Your and Our Tour Guide was Amazing. The Tour Stops and Time was Great. We had an Amazing and Fun Experience.”

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2.Full-Day LA Tour: Santa Monica, Hollywood and Beverly Hills

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,431 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $95

This seven-hour Los Angeles tour links Santa Monica Pier, the Original Farmers Market, Griffith Observatory and the Hollywood Walk of Fame by bus. You get time to explore at each stop, plus a guide’s local stories and tips. Guides have included Sammy, Alana and Roger, but the guide is not guaranteed.

“I recommend doing this tour 100% it was amazing. You’re able to take 7 hours and tour the best parts of LA. Santa Monica’s Pier was a great experience as well as the Hollywood walk of fame. Our favorite part was The Farmers Market at The Grove. A mix of being able to shop on the higher end or more affordable while enjoying foods from different cultures. We’re from Miami, Florida and it was our first time in Los Angeles, California. What an amazing tour to include in your itinerary. Best part about it all was that our Tour a guide was the bestttttt.”

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3.Full-Day City Tour of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 683 reviews · 450 minutes - 9 hours · from $81Best value

This nine-hour LA tour links the beach, Rodeo Drive, the Farmers Market at The Grove, Griffith Observatory and Hollywood in one day. Expect an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport and timed stops, plus optional hotel pickup. Guides such as Jeff, George, Jeanette and Joe have led trips, but your guide will depend on the date.

“Absolutely fantastic from start to finish, John the guide was so friendly and informative, we learnt so much and nothing was boring as some trips can be, in fact we didn’t want to leave!! Just the right amount of time at each port of call and great information including the important toilet stops 🤣 I would definitely recommend this and John is an asset to the company, thank you”

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4.Small-Group Day Tour of Hollywood, Los Angeles and Beaches from Anaheim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 191 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $99

Leave the LA driving and parking to a guide on this 8 to 9 hour small-group tour from Anaheim. You’ll stop at Venice Beach, Santa Monica Pier, Rodeo Drive, the Original Farmers Market, Hollywood Boulevard and downtown landmarks. Pickup is offered at Anaheim Resort Area hotels and two nearby hotels. Guides include Tom, Cody, Johnny, Rick, Brooke and Nate.

“Amazing tour guide super friendly, helpful and knew what ge was talking about. Unfortunately we didn't get to finish the tour out.”

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5.San Francisco, Yosemite, Santa Barbara & Carmel, 3-Days

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 142 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $620

Travel from Los Angeles up the California coast, with stops in Santa Barbara, Solvang, Carmel and San Francisco. The seasonal plan adds Yosemite in summer or a different coastal route in winter. Transport, two hotel nights, continental breakfasts and a San Francisco bay cruise are included. Guides vary, with past tours led by Brenda, Roberto, Dorit and Giovanni.

“Loved the tour in San Francisco. Saw all the highlights. We were kept busy from early morning to evening. Lots of stops to keep us moving. Enjoyed seeing Pebble Beach and Yosemite.”

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6.Best in LA: Private, Full-Day, Guided Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Spend 7 to 8 hours touring Los Angeles in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide. Stops include Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach and its canals, Beverly Hills, the Farmers Market, Hollywood Boulevard, and a close-up Hollywood Sign viewpoint. Guides named in recent feedback include Rivers, Darnell, Mark, and Simone. Pickup is included within the stated service area; lunch is not.

“Darnell our tour guide was so good. He was able to give us a lot of information about LA. Very really enjoyed our tour..!”

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7.Los Angeles Private, Guided, Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.)

Spend six to seven hours touring Los Angeles in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, with pickup in the LA area. Visit Venice Beach, Santa Monica, Hollywood and a trail near the Hollywood Sign, plus drive through Beverly Hills, Sunset Strip and Mulholland Drive. Guides have included Simone and Darnell; the route can be adjusted to your interests.

“Are tour guide was Simone she was fantastic. Simone is very knowledgeable of Los Angeles she was the best. We saw everything we asked to see in one day.”

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8.Private Full-Day Tour by SUV

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 100 reviews · 3 - 9 hours

Travel by private SUV through downtown LA, Hollywood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and Venice Beach. You can choose a tour lasting 3 to 9 hours, with a guide and water included. Guides Claudio and Zoro have earned particular praise, though guide quality can vary, so share your interests clearly before setting off.

“We booked a private 3-hour tour with a German-speaking guide for €680. The theme we chose was “Hollywood & celebrities.” Both the driver and the guide were very nice guys, but unfortunately, they had no real knowledge about Los Angeles or the topic. For the most part, we just drove through Beverly Hills and other neighborhoods without any commentary or specific information. From time to time, there were some very superficial remarks like “Dan Aykroyd lives around here” or “Here is the Beverly Hills sign.” Even after we explicitly explained our expectations, things did not improve. Eventually, we drove in silence to the TCL Chinese Theatre. When I complained to…”

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9.Los Angeles Highlights Full-Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $179

This private Los Angeles tour pairs beach stops, Hollywood landmarks and Beverly Hills with live commentary in an air-conditioned vehicle. Expect short walks and photo breaks, a lunch stop at the Original Farmers Market, and a guide who can tailor the day to your interests. Guides named by past participants include Gregory, Chris, Sam and Andrew.

“We really enjoyed the experience that was tailored to our interests. We were able to see many sites and learn about Los Angeles in a short period of time. Gregory Pekar, our guide, made the tour interesting and informative.”

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10.Hollywood and Beverly Hills Half-Day Tour with Exclusive Stops

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 69 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

This 2.5-hour guided drive starts at the Hollywood Roosevelt and links Hollywood Boulevard, the Hollywood Sign, Sunset Strip, Melrose Place and Beverly Hills. Expect commentary from a local guide, short photo stops and a group capped at 14. Guides named in past accounts include Armond, Arman and Roger, though your guide is not guaranteed.

“Seeing a lot of sites that we were familiar with but probably wouldn't have been able to navigate through Hollywood to see them all. Armond was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Beverly hills was not what we expected. Hollywood sign was awesome and we got some great picks.”

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11.Full-Day Los Angeles Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $199

This seven-hour Los Angeles tour links Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach with Hollywood landmarks, the Sunset Strip and Beverly Hills. You travel by air-conditioned minivan with a guide who shares local history and film-industry stories. Expect short walks at selected stops, plenty of sights from the vehicle, and a one-hour lunch break at the Original Farmers Market and The Grove.

“My family had a great experience. Ben was informative and made sure we had fun. We caught all the LA highlights. The private tour was well worth the cost for 4 adults.”

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12.2-Day Las Vegas Tour with Hoover Dam & Accommodation

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews

Ride from Los Angeles through desert country and Death Valley to Las Vegas, where an evening Strip tour and overnight stay at Harrah’s await. The next day brings a Hoover Dam visit before the bus returns to Los Angeles. Breakfast, air-conditioned transport, and tours are included; other meals are not.

“Esperienza magnifica, tra la Death Valley, Las Vegas e la Hoveer Dam, oltrepassando anche il confine con l’Arizona. La nostra guida era molto preparata, oltre che gentile e disponibile ad aiutarci per qualunque dubbio. Due giorni indimenticabili! 😊”

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13.Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · 9 hours 35 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Ride from Anaheim to Heisler Park, Newport Beach, and Huntington Beach with a guide and a group of up to 12. You get a short Laguna Coast stop, then roughly three hours each around Newport and Huntington for beach time, the pier, shops, food, and optional local sights. Pickup, air-conditioned transport, and child safety seats are included.

“Being on the beaches I grew up going to with my new husband. I grew up in California and hadn’t been here since 2017. The beach is my happy place. I could sit and listen to the waves crash forever. Being able to do that with my new husband was amazing.”

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