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15 Best Santa Monica Tours

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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.

15 Best Santa Monica Tours

Hollywood, Beverly Hills, & Celebrity Home Tour from Santa Monica - Rodeo Drive photos are the point—go for the timing
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Hollywood, Beverly Hills, & Celebrity Home Tour from Santa Monica

1.Hollywood, Beverly Hills, & Celebrity Home Tour from Santa Monica

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 5.0

“We were looking for a tour beginning in Santa Monica and ending there as well. We were actually able to be picked up at our hotel. Our tour guide was George and is was wonderful. We would never have been able to see all of the places without this tour.”

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1.5-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica - Check-in at Kapowui: where to park and what to bring
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1.5-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

2.1.5-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

1.5-hour beginner surf lesson in Santa Monica near Venice with gear and safety coaching included, built to help you ride waves.

5.0

“Overall amazing experience all around. The guys were all super nice and very experienced surfers. They taught us well and we were riding waves in no time. If you are in the area and want to try surfing definitely check them out. We had never surfed before but they made it so easy.”

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Shared 2 Hour Small Group Surf Lesson in Santa Monica - Beach Basics: 20–30 Minutes That Save You From Wasted Attempts
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Shared 2 Hour Small Group Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

2-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica - What You Learn on the Beach in the First 30 Minutes
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2-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

4.2-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

Two hours of beginner surfing in Santa Monica and Venice, with all gear and a patient instructor. Learn safety, pop-ups, and ride time.

5.0

“Dale was excellent - he was very patient and supportive while trying to learn the ins and outs of surfing!”

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Santa Monica and Venice Beach Bike Adventure Tour - Where You Meet and How the Timing Works
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Santa Monica and Venice Beach Bike Adventure Tour

5.Santa Monica and Venice Beach Bike Adventure Tour

A small-group bike ride from Santa Monica to Venice Beach, with street art, boardwalk time, canals, and Abbot Kinney for $79.

5.0

“My husband and I enjoyed this tour; our guide was personable, informative, patient and just alot of fun. The bike ride was paced according to our needs and we saw interesting California sights. We would definitely do this tour again!”

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Private Surfing Lesson in Santa Monica - From Meet-Up to Board-Ready: Your 2 Hours, Step by Step
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Private Surfing Lesson in Santa Monica

6.Private Surfing Lesson in Santa Monica

Private 2-hour surf lesson in Santa Monica near Venice Beach with one-on-one coaching, wetsuit and surfboard included for ages 7+.

5.0

“An amazing first surf lesson! Álexeis was informative, down to earth, and very encouraging. I had the best time! Would highly recommend.”

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Santa Monica and Venice Beach Segway Tour - California Heritage Museum and Main Street views: read the neighborhood while you ride
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Santa Monica and Venice Beach Segway Tour

7.Santa Monica and Venice Beach Segway Tour

Glide from Santa Monica Pier to Venice Beach on a beginner-friendly Segway tour with great guides, views, and quick stops for photos.

5.0

“It was brilliant. Once you accept there will be feedback from the runners, cyclists and walkers - you know you can just Segway past without any effort. Stand tall and enjoy the experience.”

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Santa Monica Sinister Sins & Sorrow Ghost Tour - Pier Arch: The Gateway Where Stories Start
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Santa Monica Sinister Sins & Sorrow Ghost Tour

8.Santa Monica Sinister Sins & Sorrow Ghost Tour

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.

4.0

“I thought it was interesting. Not as scary as other tours I’ve been on. I still found it informative. Our guide was really informative and helpful with the information. The only problem I had was I couldn’t hear her at time because of the other things going on. Maybe give her a louder microphone.”

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Private Rickshaw Tour of Santa Monica and Venice Beach - Stop 1: Santa Monica Pier photo moment and the workout-craze link
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Private Rickshaw Tour of Santa Monica and Venice Beach

2h of Private Surf Lesson for Beginners in Santa Monica - Meeting at Ocean Front Walk and Finding the Blue VW Bus
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2h of Private Surf Lesson for Beginners in Santa Monica

Santa Monica and Venice Beach 3-Hour Bike Guided Tour - Meeting on Ocean Ave: The Start That Sets the Tone
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Santa Monica and Venice Beach 3-Hour Bike Guided Tour

Santa Monica & Venice Bike Tour - Stop-by-stop: Pier views, beach energy, Venice flair, and the canal calm
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Santa Monica & Venice Bike Tour

12.Santa Monica & Venice Bike Tour

Bike Santa Monica and Venice on a 2-hour guided ride with rentals included, from the Pier to Abbot Kinney and the canals.

5.0

“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!”

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Gourmet Santa Monica Walking Food Tour with Delicious Dish Tours - Tongva Park Start: Getting Context Before You Eat
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Gourmet Santa Monica Walking Food Tour with Delicious Dish Tours

13.Gourmet Santa Monica Walking Food Tour with Delicious Dish Tours

Taste 6–8 stops on a gourmet Santa Monica walking tour with an English guide, historic landmarks, and pier-to-promenade views.

4.5

“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…”

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Outdoor Escape Room in LA - Santa Monica - The Sandie the Sea Monster Story: Fun Setup, Real Problem-Solving
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Outdoor Escape Room in LA – Santa Monica

14.Outdoor Escape Room in LA – Santa Monica

A Santa Monica outdoor puzzle hunt mixing an escape-room box, a phone app, and real clues around 3rd Street Promenade.

5.0

“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.…”

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Santa Monica Electric Bike Rentals - Santa Monica to Marina del Rey: ocean breeze and photo-friendly pacing
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Santa Monica Electric Bike Rentals

15.Santa Monica Electric Bike Rentals

Self-guided Santa Monica electric bike ride with pedal assist Cannondales, cruising to Marina del Rey, Muscle Beach, Venice Canals, and Art Walls.

4.0

“Great day! We had the bikes all day which meant we could stop for lunch or explore an area on foot (locks provided). The bikes were easy to ride and so much fun. We went for the insurance of $10 per bike for peace of mind. Saddles were comfy too. As these are electric you…”

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