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Santa Monica Tours

This page now works as a destination-level things-to-do surface for Santa Monica: search the city, review product previews, then click through to Viator when you're ready to book.

DCC helps you discover what to do in Santa Monica, compare options, and narrow in on the best fit for your trip. When you're ready to book, you can book with DCC via Viator.

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Santa Monica City Highlights Tour

StarterIntent: city highlights tour

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A quick way to see the best of Santa Monica with a local guide.

A high-conversion category: local tastings, bars, and signature bites.

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Neighborhood Walking Tour

Intent: walking tour

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Perfect for first-timers: history, architecture, and the best streets.

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Featured Santa Monica tours

Product previews for Santa Monica. These cards are meant to act like destination-page previews before the traveler clicks through to Viator.

Best of LA: Hollywood, Griffith, Santa Monica, Venice, and Rodeo

Hotel pickup and drop-off from over 70 hotels in the Anaheim Resort Area and 150 hotels in the Los Angeles area. This is a fun and fantastic experience of the area’s most iconic s…

⭐ 4.8 (796 reviews)

Check durationFrom USD 98

Recommended by DCC

Traveler Takeaways

Summarized from guest feedback

Guest feedback is broad enough to give a steadier read on pace, logistics, and overall fit.
Guests usually respond best to clear guiding and a well-organized overall flow.

great guides

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LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Beach Tour with Hotel Pickup

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 wh…

⭐ 4.9 (47 reviews)

7.5 hoursFrom USD 76

Recommended by DCC

Traveler Takeaways

Summarized from guest feedback

Guests usually respond best to clear guiding and a well-organized overall flow.
It usually takes a substantial part of the day, so it works best when this is your main outing.

great guideslonger outing

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Best in LA: Private, Full-Day, Guided Sightseeing Tour

Experience our city in the most exclusive way you can. With the #1 guest-rated private tour company on TripAdvisor and Google for the last 15 years in a row. From pick up at your…

⭐ 5.0 (134 reviews)

Check durationFrom USD 999

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Traveler Takeaways

Summarized from guest feedback

Feedback is fairly consistent on timing, organization, and what the experience feels like in practice.
Guests usually respond best to clear guiding and a well-organized overall flow.

great guides

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Romantic Luxury Wine Cruise w/ Music, Sealions +Several add-ons

Experience the serene beauty of Marina Del Rey on our top-rated guided wildlife tour. Perfect for couples, this intimate journey offers a unique connection with nature, cruising t…

⭐ 5.0 (12 reviews)

Check durationFrom USD 149

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Traveler Takeaways

Summarized from guest feedback

Guests usually respond best to clear guiding and a well-organized overall flow.
Views and scenery are a major part of the appeal, so weather and visibility can noticeably shape the experience.

great guidesscenic outing

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Highway 1 Pacific Coast Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Welcome to the GPS-enabled driving tour of California’s famous Highway 1, the Pacific Coast High…

⭐ 3.5 (24 reviews)

Check durationFrom USD 26.99

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Traveler Takeaways

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Guests usually care most about how smoothly the timing, meeting point, and overall pace line up with the rest of the day.
Feedback patterns are more useful here for fit and expectations than for comparing one perfect score against another.

logistics matter

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Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More

This 7.5 hour guided tour - by LA-natives - is perfect for families, couples and all ages! Our routes are carefully curated to visit the most welcoming and visitor-friendly parts…

⭐ 4.9 (6,227 reviews)

7.5 hoursFrom USD 89.1

Recommended by DCC

Traveler Takeaways

Summarized from guest feedback

Guest feedback is broad enough to give a steadier read on pace, logistics, and overall fit.
Guests usually respond best to clear guiding and a well-organized overall flow.
It usually takes a substantial part of the day, so it works best when this is your main outing.

great guideslonger outing

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