Santa Monica, California Tours & Activities in 2026

Santa Monica , California

From $ 119.00

Enjoy wine and charcuterie board with a selection of meat, cheeses and fruit while cruising in a fully electric Duffy boat. Start from the dock where the boat is parked and make your way towards the main channel of beautiful Marina del Rey - a charming coastal community with yachts, beaches and cycle paths. Keep your eyes peeled for sea lions and a variety of birds as you explore the surrounding. Get a closer look at the boat houses and luxury yachts parked along the way. This experience is a perfect way to relax with a glass of wine while enjoying a peaceful water realm and connecting with nature. Our Duffy boat tour is committed to sustainable practices, such as using electric-powered boats and minimizing waste.

Santa Monica , California

From $ 79.00

Enjoy our guided bike adventure through Santa Monica and the historical streets of Venice Beach, California. We’ll explore the sites and history around Santa Monica, and take in some privileged views of the California coast before continuing our bike ride south towards Venice. Although the Italian influenced landscape is widely recognized as the birthplace of skateboarding, Venice Beach is also home to talented musicians, performers, stunning architecture, sculptures and West Coast legal graffiti walls that have become alluring grounds for artists from around the world. Our guides will show you these often overlooked sights and provide interesting and insightful information about the culture, communities and history of the area. Participants are expected to know how to ride a bike. This tour travels through a separated bike path and bike lanes on city streets. *no children under 12 years old.

Santa Monica , California

From $ 125.00

Experience the excitement of surfing with one of the top rated surf schools in Los Angeles! With our private surf classes you will get the best quality surfing lesson. All our lead instructors are certified and have years of experience teaching worldwide. The lessons are held in the remote part of Venice Beach - one of the most reknown and iconic Californian beaches. Our private classes are great for students of all levels. If it's your first time surfing or you just recently started, our instructors will provide you with the detailed land lesson and make sure that you are confortable with the surfboard before taking you in the water. If you are already experienced and are looking to advance your skills, you can go straight to the line up wth the instructor coaching and supervising you throughout the entire lesson. Quality and your safety are our top priorities. We guarantee you the best surfing experience possible!

Santa Monica , California

From $ 76.00

This top-rated Los Angeles city tour makes seeing the highlights easy from start to finish. With round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off included, you can relax and enjoy the ride while a professional guide brings the city to life. Visit must-see landmarks like the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Griffith Park, Rodeo Drive, the Hollywood Sign, Venice Beach, and more, all in one thoughtfully planned experience.

Santa Monica , California

From $ 32.00

Come on our chilling ghost tour presented by US Ghost Adventures! Are you ready to take a trip through downtown Santa Monica’s most haunted hotspots? From haunted carousels to specters on Ferris Wheels to mysterious figures wandering the beaches, Santa Monica may not be all fun and games. Route 66, also known as the Mother Road of America, comes to an end at Santa Monica. Starting in Illinois, the road winds its way across America, leaving a trail of ghost stories in its wake. There's also the enigma of never-ending bodies supposedly washing up on the beach...only to be lost and reappear and seem to be walking on water. According to eyewitness testimonies, the recent deceased's souls have even made their way to the streets past the pier. Investigate and uncover the secrets Santa Monica and its residents try to hide.

Santa Monica , California

From $ 90.00

Explore Los Angeles' best-kept secret on a classic boat tour of Marina del Rey. See the city, admire the yachts of the rich and famous, enjoy the fresh air, and look for wildlife like sea lions.

Santa Monica , California

From $ 120.00

We will offer you a truly local experience, with a personalized tour given by a local guide. You will have a nice ride through the beaches and streets of the famous Santa Monica and Venice Beach areas. You will enjoy fresh ocean breezes and laid back riding with a local guide. We will take 2 people per Rickshaw.

Santa Monica , California

From $ 71.66

Enjoy the best of Los Angeles with this three hour guided bike tour that begins in Santa Monica near the famous Santa Monica Pier! Take in the ocean breezes, visit the historic Venice Canals, ride through Marina del Rey, take pictures with the Art Walls, and explore Muscle Beach. The sunny California weather makes this tour a fun and beautiful experience for culture enthusiasts and history buffs. Our guides will provide you with fun facts, surprising secrets, and photo opportunities while you soak in the beauty of Santa Monica and Venice Beach. Upgrade your tour to an electric bike for an easier ride! This guided tour takes about 3 hours and is perfect for families, friend groups, couples, and solo riders! Get the local feel while you learn on this relaxed ride! Attachments like tag-a-longs and trailers are not permitted on this tour.

Santa Monica , California

From $ 159.96

This tour is a special experience featuring the best tour guides and long photo stops. It's the most informative, entertaining, and fun tour in Los Angeles. Don't leave LA without it!

Santa Monica , California

From $ 195.00

Discover Malibu landscapes and wine culture while cruising in a classic 1972 VW camper van. Enjoy wine tasting, ocean views and beautiful mountains with vineyards.

Santa Monica , California

From $ 95.00

Let us do the work by joining our Santa Monica and Venice Bike Tour, letting you relax and enjoy the quintessential L.A. pastime, cycling the area on a Beach Cruiser. That way you can experience the famous boardwalk and canals, go to some hidden spots that only locals like us know of and learn about the history of the famous neighborhoods you’re passing through. We’ll have your bicycles ready when you arrive for the Santa Monica and Venice Bike tour, then we’ll head down to the beach. The tour passes by famous Santa Monica Pier, before stopping at Muscle Beach. Then we cycle to the beautiful canals. There’s a stop on hip Abbot Kinney Boulevard for juice or coffee, before we head up Main St. Our final stop is Santa Monica City Hall and Tongva Park. * Tour starts 10am daily * Bicycle hire included in price * Children under 5 y.o. can go in a child’s seat (at own expense)

Santa Monica , California

From $ 75.00

An immersive clue-solving adventure around Santa Monica. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll never forget! Reschedule anytime with no fees. It's a scavenger hunt, escape room, and urban crawl all-in-one. Follow the storyline around town as you find clues and use them to crack codes. Then enter solutions on the app to find out where to go next. Clues can be anywhere - murals, statues, landmarks, and more! Plan on about two hours of playtime, depending on your experience level and how much time you spend exploring along the way. Difficulty level is adjustable - take as many or as few hints as you’d like! Bookings made a week or more in advance receive their kit in the mail. Bookings made less than a week in advance will pick up their kit at the start point on the day of the adventure - exact location sent after booking.

Santa Monica , California

From $ 90.00

Discover Los Angeles’ top highlights in one unforgettable day. Visit Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, Rodeo Drive, the Original Farmers Market, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This tour also features unique stops at the Venice Canal Historic District and Urban Light at LACMA for great photo opportunities. Admission to Madame Tussauds Hollywood is included, and the day ends at Griffith Observatory with panoramic views of the Hollywood Sign and Los Angeles skyline. An 11-language mobile audio guide app is available for international travelers.

Santa Monica , California

From $ 99.00

Experience the excitement of surfing with one of the top rated surf schools in Los Angeles! With our private surf classes, you will get the best quality surfing lesson. All our lead instructors are certified and have years of experience teaching worldwide. The lessons are held in the remote part of Venice Beach - one of the most re-known and iconic Californian beaches. Our private classes are great for students of all levels. If it's your first time surfing or you just recently started, our instructors will provide you with a detailed land lesson and make sure that you are comfortable with the surfboard before taking you in the water. If you are already experienced and are looking to advance your skills, you can go straight to the lineup with the instructor coaching and supervising you throughout the entire lesson. Quality and your safety are our top priorities. We guarantee you the best surfing experience possible!

Santa Monica , California

From $ 69.00

We are a surf school based on Venice Beach. Our goal is for you to have an excellent experience surfing, whether it's your first time trying surfing or you are trying to advance your skills. For the first 30-40 minutes we will be training on the beach - then it’s one hour with the instructors in the ocean. The remaining time is yours to practice your skills and have fun with the surfboards that we provide you. We’ll be giving lessons on Venice Beach - one of the most famous beaches in California. You’ll be able to not only enjoy the ocean and get surfing experience, but also explore the unique spirit of the eccentric cultural hub of Venice Beach.

Santa Monica , California

From $ 99.00

Explore the iconic landmarks of Los Angeles in one full day starting from our convenient location in Santa Monica. This comprehensive tour covers must-see attractions like Hollywood, Venice Beach, Santa Monica Pier, Beverly Hills, Griffith Park and the Hollywood sign allowing you to experience the vibrant culture and sights of LA. Enjoy up to 40 minutes at each stop (an 1-hour for lunch), guided by a knowledgeable tour guide who shares fun facts and history. Travel in comfort on a luxury small tour bus with complimentary bottled water. - Full day tour lasting approximately 7.5 hours with six iconi stops - Just a few spots you'd see up close and personal include the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Griffith Park, Muscle Beach, Rodeo Drive and the famous Farmers' Market at the Grove - The drive will be great as well we cruise past famous Sunset strip and celebrity sighting locations! - Ideal for families , first-time visitors to Los Angeles and those looking for an overivew of the whole city!