LA Space Quest: Santa Monica to SpaceX Self-Guided Audio Tour
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Go beyond beaches and movie stars and discover another side of Los Angeles: the city of pilots, engineers, astronauts, and dreamers. This self-guided driving tour begins in Santa Monica and traces more than a century of aerospace history across LA’s Westside and South Bay. Along the way, you’ll explore the worlds of Donald Douglas, Howard Hughes, RAND, Venice’s daredevil flying culture, Marina del Rey, Playa Vista, Sally Ride, and the rise of SpaceX in Hawthorne. You’ll hear surprising stories about the DC-3, wartime camouflage, the Spruce Goose, the Space Shuttle era, and the entrepreneurs who helped push Southern California toward the future. This is a smart, entertaining tour for curious travelers who want an LA experience most visitors miss. If you like aviation, space, history, technology, or simply great hidden stories, this tour offers a fresh way to see the city.
Inclusions
What's included
- GPS-Enabled Navigation: Easy-to-follow route with GPS guidance.
- Multilingual Support: Available in different languages (coming soon).
- Pause and Resume Feature: Control the pace of your tour with easy pausing and resuming.
- Flexible Start Points: Freedom to start the tour at multiple locations.
- Professional Voice Narration: High-quality storytelling by professional voice actors.
- Exclusive Insider Knowledge: Unique insights and stories about Hollywood
- Offline Tour Download: Access & explore without internet.
- Access to the Full 2-Hour Audio Tour: Comprehensive guided exploration of Modesto
What's not
- No transportation/pickup; it's a self-guided GPS tour.
Itinerary
Embark on a journey through aviation history at the Santa Monica Airport Museum. Discover a treasure trove of aircraft and stories that trace the evolution of flight. Perfect for families and aviation buffs alike.
Relax in the serene ambiance of Clover Park, where the sky meets creativity. Ideal for picnics and plane spotting, it's a peaceful retreat amidst the buzz of Santa Monica.
Explore the intellectual legacy of RAND Corporation, where groundbreaking research meets national defense and space exploration. A thought-provoking stop for history and tech enthusiasts.
Experience the iconic Santa Monica Pier, where fun meets the ocean. Enjoy timeless entertainment, stunning views, and a slice of California's beach culture.
Dive into the vibrant spirit of Venice Beach. A haven for surfers, skaters, and artists, it's where L.A.'s bohemian heart beats the loudest.
Witness the evolution from aviation history to tech innovation at Playa Vista, once home to Howard Hughes' empire. A fascinating blend for tech and history lovers.
Step into history at the Spruce Goose Hangar, now a beacon of innovation with Google. Where aviation's past meets the future of tech.
Discover where technology shapes the future at USC Institute of Creative Technologies. A must-visit for enthusiasts of cutting-edge tech and virtual realities.
Unwind at Dockweiler Beach, with its unique backdrop of LAX's flight paths. Perfect for aviation enthusiasts and beachgoers seeking a serene escape.
Get up close with the future of space exploration at SpaceX Headquarters. Witness the Falcon 9 and feel the pulse of innovation propelling us to the stars.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please note, this is a virtual starting point for your self-guided audio tour—no physical meet-up required. Simply download the tour and start whenever you're ready, right from your phone. Discover the sights and stories at your own pace.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Wayfarer
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- After booking, you'll receive a confirmation email from Viator and a separate email from Wayfarer with tour instructions and redemption details. For any questions or assistance, contact us
How it compares in Santa Monica
- Its from-price is 78% below the median of the 175 experiences we list in Santa Monica.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- 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.
