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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

“I had an absolutely wonderful experience on this tour! The organization was flawless, and in just 7 hours we managed to see so much of Los Angeles — Beverly Hills, the beautiful Santa Monica beach, a charming farmers market, and of course, we ended 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 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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6.Los Angeles: Santa Monica and Venice eBike Tour

Explore Santa Monica and Venice by eBike with a knowledgeable guide, enjoying beaches, canals, and street art on a flexible 3-hour tour for just $89.

★ 4.9

“Barb was a wonderful guide , she told us many stories about thing and characters that used to lived many years ago , in the places we visited . The tour , indeed, every penny.”

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7.Santa Monica: Bike and eBike Rentals with Map

Discover Santa Monica and Venice Beach on a flexible, self-guided bike tour with eBikes, detailed maps, and family-friendly options for an authentic LA experience.

★ 4.8

“warm welcome, a stone's throw from Santa Monica Pier. Cross the street and you will quickly be on the bike path leading to Venice Beach. You will also have a lock to attach your bikes if you need to stop in the shops. Very nice…”

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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

“What to do on a days stopover in Santa Monica....go for a cycle ride! We went on the late afternoon cycle thinking it might be a bit cooler, it was just! We were met by Anthony, who is so friendly and knowledgeable about Venice Beach…”

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12.Santa Monica: Full Day Bike Rental

Discover Santa Monica at your own pace with a full-day bike rental, enjoying scenic views, the iconic pier, and flexible exploration for $45.

★ 4.7

“Great location to collect the bikes, opposite the pier. Bikes in great condition with comfortable seats. We rode from the pier to Venus beach as far as muscle beach and all the way back to where we could go no further towards Malibu.”

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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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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