6 LA Beach Cities with Piers and Ocean Views Private Tour
- 3–5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience America's most legendary coastal journey along the iconic Pacific Coast Highway. Discover up to 6 coastal destinations — from Santa Monica to Redondo Beach — in one seamless private experience featuring Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, hidden canals, Marina del Rey's yachts, Manhattan Beach Pier, Hermosa Beach, and Redondo Beach. Choose between 3, 4, or 5-hour options, each extending further along the coastline with additional landmarks, beach towns, scenic viewpoints, and photo opportunities. Designed for photography lovers and Instagram enthusiasts, this tour showcases oceanfront piers, colorful boardwalks, luxury marinas, palm-lined promenades, and some of Southern California's most beautiful coastal scenery. Explore hidden local gems, charming waterfront villages, and vibrant beach communities rarely included on standard sightseeing tours. Perfect for travelers seeking the ultimate LA beach experience in one beautifully organized coastal journey.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Private experience - flexible, refined, and unhurried
- Customizable itinerary tailored to your interests and preferences
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tour designed for maximum beauty, sightseeing and coverage
- Choose between 3, 4, or 5-hour options — each extending further along the coast for more photo ops
- Visit up to 20+ coastal locations along the iconic Pacific Coast Highway
- Multiple start times available
- Enjoy breathtaking viewpoints and dramatic coastline of the legendary Pacific Coast Highway.
- Santa Monica Pier, Venice Boardwalk, canals, marinas, and South Bay beach towns in one experience
- Explore up to 6 iconic LA beach destinations in one seamless coastal route
- Experience America's most legendary coastal journey
- Panoramic vistas + hidden beaches + local gems
- Friendly local guide
- Capture iconic photo moments from the historic end of Route 66
What's not
- Gratuities
- Coffee and/or Tea
Itinerary
Begin your experience with a relaxed coffee just steps from the Pacific, setting a warm and personal tone for the journey ahead. This quiet start allows you to ease into the day and enjoy a more refined, private experience from the very beginning. ✨ Instagram moment: coffee in hand with ocean light and soft morning tones — the perfect “start of a California day.”
Built in 1909 and marking the end of Route 66, this is one of the most iconic coastal landmarks in California. The Ferris wheel, ocean breeze, and vibrant atmosphere create an instantly cinematic setting. ✨ Instagram moment: standing beneath the Route 66 sign with the Ferris wheel and ocean behind you — instantly recognizable.
This bluff-top park offers sweeping panoramic views stretching for miles along the Pacific. Lined with palm trees and pathways, it’s one of the most peaceful scenic viewpoints in Los Angeles. ✨ Instagram moment: palm silhouettes against a wide ocean horizon — the classic LA dream shot.
Upscale open-air mall near the coast
modern design park opened in 2013
Historic 1920s estate
Scenic bluff side drive
Wide sandy coastline
Originally developed in 1905, Venice Beach is one of the most vibrant and eclectic areas in Los Angeles. Street performers, artists, and skaters create a constantly changing, energetic atmosphere. ✨ Instagram moment: colorful boardwalk scenes with street performers and skate park energy — bold, vibrant, unforgettable.
Built in 1905 and inspired by Venice, Italy, these canals offer a peaceful contrast to the lively boardwalk. Charming bridges and waterfront homes create a hidden, almost European feel. ✨ Instagram moment: quiet canal reflections with small bridges and palm trees — soft, romantic, and serene.
This stylish street blends fashion, cafés, and creative culture, consistently ranked among LA’s trendiest destinations. It adds a lifestyle dimension to the coastal experience. ✨ Instagram moment: chic café scene with palms and soft neutral tones — effortless California style.
Outdoor gym since the 1930s
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide in front of Espresso Cielo coffeeshop
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Friendly Local Guides
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 3-hour option: Espresso Cielo → Santa Monica Pier → Palisades Park → Venice Beach Boardwalk → Venice Canals Historic District → Marina del Rey Harbor
- 4-hour option: All of the above + Manhattan Beach Pier → Hermosa Beach Pier
- 5-hour option: All of the above + Abbot Kinney Boulevard → Fisherman’s Village (Marina del Rey) → Manhattan Beach Boulevard → Redondo Beach Pier
How it compares in Santa Monica
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 45 day trips we list in Santa Monica.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Santa Monica
Santa Monica is a seaside city beside Los Angeles, known for its pier and Ferris wheel, wide beach, clifftop park and pedestrian shopping street.
Santa Monica sits on the Pacific coast at the western edge of Los Angeles, with a wide beach below a line of palm-topped bluffs. Its pier, built in 1909, carries a small amusement park with a solar-powered Ferris wheel, a carousel and arcades, and a sign marks the western end of Route 66. Palisades Park runs along the clifftop with ocean views.
Top-ranked sights in Santa Monica: Santa Monica Beach and Pier, Third Street Promenade, Marvin Braude Bike Trail.
Special offers in Santa Monica
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
