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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.

1.Grand Beach Tour: LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica

Discover LA's top sights including Santa Monica, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Griffith Observatory on this well-reviewed full-day tour for $95.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Alana was amazing, very fun and knowledgeable. She gave us fun facts about the streets, restaurants, parks, hotels, and which celebrities frequented them at some point in time. She also managed to have a visit all the major attractions and take great pictures before the…”

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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 route was great and the bikes were easy to use. There were a little too many stops for information/history than we would have liked. We would have preferred more riding and sightseeing than stopping.”

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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

“The food stops on this tour are all top notch and a few are definitely off the beaten path/hidden gems. My family enjoyed the tour overall as it provided a great overview of Venice Beach! However, the Google Maps meeting point for the tour from…”

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8.Santa Monica Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour

Discover Santa Monica's best doughnut spots on this 2-hour walking tour, featuring local stories, delicious treats, and vibrant city sights.

★ 5.0

“The donuts ate. Chat the churros clocked. Y’all you should come if you want to be rizzed up by food. Chad was our tour guide and he was so extra. In a good way. Period!!!”

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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

“I was in California for six days and this surfing lesson was the best part of the whole trip. Surfing was on my bucket list and this was a fun and easy way to check it off. The lesson was very helpful and you spent…”

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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

“Barb was an excellent, friendly guide. She had pictures to accompany her history lessons of the sites we were visiting. We really appreciated the water and snack that went along with our ride! We had never ridden an e-bike but she made learning all the…”

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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

“This by far was one of THE best tours we've had in our lives. Anthony was fantastic and so knowledgeable about the history of the area. The ride was comfortable and at a pace where I felt we could have gone for hours more. From…”

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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

“My two daughters had a great experience. Paul was super patient and a great instructor. Would absolutely recommend.”

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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

“Thank you guys! Definitely worth it! Had the chance to see a bit of everything all at once with a fee stops to browse around and take pictures.”

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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