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15 Best Santa Monica & Venice Beach Tours

The beach-town tours: the pier, the canals and the boardwalk’s permanent carnival, connected by a path made for wandering. Venice’s actual canals surprise people who thought the name was branding.

2.Small-Group Electric Bike Tour of Santa Monica and Venice

Discover Santa Monica and Venice Beach on an electric bike tour. Enjoy coastal views, iconic landmarks, and expert guides on this 3-hour small-group adventure.

★ 5.0

“The experience was great!! This is my second time and Barb is amazing. Very knowledgeable of the area and she is very personable!! Next time I come back to LA area I’ll be sure to do it AGAIN!!”

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4.LA Venice Beach Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours

Discover Venice Beach with a 3-hour walking food tour featuring local eats, hidden gems, history stories, and small group intimacy for authentic LA flavors.

★ 5.0

“Sade was a wonderful tour guide- she pointed out lots of different art work in Venice and also told us some interesting history! We were only 6 people total so we could really take the tour at a nice and easy pace. The food was…”

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9.Surf Class for Beginners in Venice

Learn to surf in Venice with a beginner-friendly 2-hour lesson, including equipment, small groups, and expert guidance—perfect for first-timers.

★ 5.0

“It was excellent. I was taught by Diego, who had a lot of experience and broke down things in a way that made it very easy to understand. I managed to catch a few waves, which was very cool. Highly recommended.”

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10.Private EBike Tour of Santa Monica and Venice Beaches

Discover Santa Monica and Venice Beaches on a private electric bike tour guided by knowledgeable locals. Enjoy scenic views, iconic sights, and authentic coastal culture.

★ 5.0

“Barbara was a great guide who provided an interesting and entertaining tour. She seems to be a staple of the area with passerby waving and greeting her by name.”

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11.Venice Vibrations Public Bike Tour Experience

Discover Venice Beach on a guided bike tour that covers iconic sights, street art, skateparks, canals, and coastal views—all in 3 hours for $99.

★ 5.0

“A fantastic way to explore Venice Beach. Anthony knew so much about the history and took us to all the cool places. My kids (13 and 11) and husband loved shooting a few hoops on the Venice Beach courts, watching the skaters at the famous…”

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13.Private Surf Lesson in Venice Beach

Learn to surf in Venice Beach with a private lesson. Perfect for beginners, includes surfboard and wetsuit, and offers quick skills for riding waves.

★ 5.0

“Amazing two hour private lesson for my 14 year old daughter. Alex was a phenomenal instructor. Had my daughter surfing in no time.”

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14.Half Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Santa Monica

Discover the highlights of Los Angeles in just 4.5 hours with this guided tour covering Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Santa Monica, perfect for time-conscious travelers.

★ 5.0

“A lot of fun! It was a great experience exploring the most famous parts of Los Angeles. I'd definitely recommend it!”

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15.Half Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Celebrity Homes, Santa Monica

Explore Los Angeles' top sights on this 4.5-hour small-group tour featuring Hollywood, celebrity homes, and Santa Monica—with expert guides and stunning views.

★ 5.0

“Arrive early as recommended. Our tour was relaxing yet very informative. Tom, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and truly a likable guy. Good interaction with everyone on the bus.”

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More Santa Monica & Venice Beach Tours

4.4LA: Santa Monica & Venice Beach Guided Bike or eBike Tour3 hours$71 4.9LA: Santa Monica & Venice Beach Bike Adventure2.5 hours$79 4.4Los Angeles: Venice Beach Foodie Tour with 6 Tastings3.5 hours$94 4.3Los Angeles: 3-Hour Secret Food Tour of Venice Beach$95 5.0Venice Beach LA Food Tour3 hours (approx.)$99.00 4.0Anaheim: LA, Hollywood, and Santa Monica Day Group Tour1 day$149 5.0Los Angeles: Beach E-Bike Ride Redondo Beach to Santa Monica4 - 6 hours$75 3.7Los Angeles: Venice Beach Food Tour with Tastings2 hours$105 5.0Santa Monica Premium Electric Mountain Bike Tour2 hours (approx.)$169.00 4.0Private Full-Day Hollywood and Santa Monica Tour with Pickup4 hours (approx.)$749.95 4.5LA: Hollywood, DTLA & Santa Monica Full Day Walking & Metro Tour8 hours (approx.)$135.00 5.0Santa Monica and Venice Beach Tour from Los Angeles3 hours (approx.)$149.00 3.7Los Angeles: Heal The Bay Aquarium in Santa Monica1 day$10 4.6Santa Monica Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour$70 4.7Santa Monica: Delicious Donut & Sweet Treats Walking Tour2 hours$70 5.0Scenic Santa Monica Electric Mountain Biking Tour (Beginner)2 hours (approx.)$169.00 3.5Venice Beach: Past and Present Tour2 to 3 hours (approx.)$5.00 4.0Santa Monica Sinister Sins & Sorrow Ghost Tour1 hour$24 5.0Los Angeles: Santa Monica and Venice Beach Segway Tour2 hours$199 4.5Private Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and Venice Tour8 to 11 hours (approx.)$329.00 5.03.5 Hour Coastal Tour of Santa Monica, Venice Beach and Malibu3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$293.26 5.0Private Surf Lesson in Venice Beach, CA1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$97.50 5.0Santa Monica Roller Coaster Electric Mountain Biking Tour (Intermediate)2 hours (approx.)$169.00 5.0The Ultimate Venice Beach Experience2 hours (approx.)$50.00