FESTIVE TOURS · WORLDWIDE
The ones worth booking.
The 15 santa monica tours to wrap your trip around this winter, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who walks you through it.
Santa Monica to Hollywood and Beverly Hills by open-air bus, with 30-minute Rodeo Drive and Walk of Fame stops plus great guide banter.
Most Popular“This was so fun. I've done it once before but it didn't include Santa Monica. Bee was Amazing! She's funny, knowledgeable, and safe. The moonwalking bus was unmatched!!!! lol”
1.5-hour beginner surf lesson in Santa Monica near Venice with gear and safety coaching included, built to help you ride waves.
“Great experience. Great staff! Recommend to everyone. Easy to find, parking access, very safe and staff was very knowledgeable.”
A 2-hour small-group surf lesson in Santa Monica with board and wetsuit included, focused on beginner-friendly coaching and real wave time.
“Nico was an excellent teacher ! Had an amazing experience. It was out first time doing surf and it goes amazing.”
Two hours of beginner surfing in Santa Monica and Venice, with all gear and a patient instructor. Learn safety, pop-ups, and ride time.
“Dale was excellent - he was very patient and supportive while trying to learn the ins and outs of surfing!”
A small-group bike ride from Santa Monica to Venice Beach, with street art, boardwalk time, canals, and Abbot Kinney for $79.
“Loved the biking tour and Andrew made it interactive and pointed out some of the local restaurants to try as well. Great time!”
Private 2-hour surf lesson in Santa Monica near Venice Beach with one-on-one coaching, wetsuit and surfboard included for ages 7+.
“John was fantastic!! Great instructor and made our experience as first-timers a blast. Unfortunately during our lesson my daughter had a pretty bad nose bleed, but he handled the whole situation incredibly well. I 100% recommend!!”
Glide from Santa Monica Pier to Venice Beach on a beginner-friendly Segway tour with great guides, views, and quick stops for photos.
“A great way to see Santa Monica and Venice Beach! Guide very helpful with Segway.”
A 90-minute Santa Monica ghost walk with Route 66 lore, Pier hauntings, Day of the Dead sightings, and stops tied to spooky local legends.
“Bunk Don't Do It This Was Not Worth The Money This Was More Of A History Lesson Then A Ghost Tour Don't Do It Save Your Money”
Private rickshaw ride through Santa Monica and Venice Beach in an hour, with pickup, free-stop admissions, and local guide insights for 2.
“The vendor was very communicative via text message in the days before this excursion, and was accommodating of us not knowing the area. The driver arrived right on time at the place where our Uber driver dropped us off. I suspect I was a little heavier than most passengers they get, but he was very…”
A private 2-hour beginner surf lesson in Santa Monica with beach safety drills, wave-reading coaching, and plenty of time to ride.
“I wouldn't change a thing!”
Cruise Santa Monica to Venice by guided bike, with photo stops at Muscle Beach, the Pier, Marina del Rey, and Palisades Park.
“Tour guide was super friendly. Made everyone feel comfortable and we all had fun.great activity to learn more about Santa Monica and Venice.”
Bike Santa Monica and Venice on a 2-hour guided ride with rentals included, from the Pier to Abbot Kinney and the canals.
“This was a delightful adventure. Our tour guide from the “Real LA” was informative and engaging. He kept the pace appropriate for the various ages. Seeing different parts of the beach and the canals was the perfect combo. This tour was excellent!”
Taste 6–8 stops on a gourmet Santa Monica walking tour with an English guide, historic landmarks, and pier-to-promenade views.
“I want my money back. I do food tours when I travel for work and this was the worst experience. I am extremely disappointed, definitely not worth $140. We got lost a lot. She didn’t know where any locations were. She said this was her first one in this area. What I don’t understand is…”
A Santa Monica outdoor puzzle hunt mixing an escape-room box, a phone app, and real clues around 3rd Street Promenade.
“My bf and I did this experience recently! We are big escape rooms fans, and when we stumbled across this, we had to give it a go! It was a fun day date activity. I also love “The Amazing Race.” So, this felt like a simpler version of that! Overall, we had a great experience.…”
Self-guided Santa Monica electric bike ride with pedal assist Cannondales, cruising to Marina del Rey, Muscle Beach, Venice Canals, and Art Walls.
“Amazing customer service and awesome bikes for our beach ride. Thank you to the Staff for making this easy and fun.”
