Small-Group Hollywood and Los Angeles Day Trip from Las Vegas
Description
Escape the desert and discover Southern California’s top highlights on this small-group day tour from Las Vegas to Los Angeles and Hollywood. Stroll along the Santa Monica Pier, cruise down Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, and snap photos of the Hollywood Sign from the iconic Dolby (formerly Kodak) Theatre. From the Walk of Fame to the Pacific Coast, this action-packed day trip gives you a taste of SoCal's most famous sights in one unforgettable adventure.
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Itinerary
This small-group day tour (maximum 14 guests) begins with a stunning drive from Las Vegas, passing through high deserts, dry lakes, mountain ranges, the southern tip of Death Valley, and the iconic Mohave Yucca and Joshua Tree forests as you head toward Los Angeles and Hollywood. Once you reach Santa Monica, experience the quintessential California beach – the same sand made famous by Baywatch and countless Hollywood films! Soak up the sun, take a stroll along the beach, and enjoy a picnic lunch by the sparkling Pacific Ocean, capturing the essence of Southern California’s sun, sand, and movie stars.
Next, you'll cruise down the iconic Rodeo Drive, home to luxury designer boutiques. Experience the glitz and glam of Santa Monica Blvd and the legendary Sunset Strip, featured in countless songs and movies. The tour continues through Beverly Hills, where you'll spot the upscale neighborhood where many Hollywood stars call home.
Next, it’s time to explore Hollywood! Wander along the legendary Walk of Fame, where the stars of your favorite celebrities shine in the pavement. Snap a photo with the iconic stars, then visit the historic Chinese Theatre, home to the famous handprints and footprints of movie legends. Continue to the Dolby Theatre, the iconic venue where the Oscars are held, and keep an eye out for stars at the famous Roosevelt Hotel, a hotspot for celebrity sightings.
Take in the stunning views of the Hollywood Sign from the patio of the iconic Dolby Theatre (formerly known as the Kodak Theatre), a perfect spot for a memorable photo with one of Hollywood’s most famous landmarks in the background.
Relax on the scenic drive back to the sparkling lights of Las Vegas, passing through the charming towns of Barstow and Baker, and enjoy the peaceful desert landscapes before the excitement of the Strip awaits.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Departure times commence approximately 60 minutes prior to the listed tour time. You must call the tour operator, the phone number will be on your voucher, to reconfirm your exact pick-up time and location within 48 hours of tour departure. Also, please call with Hotel name and room # after you check in. • If you did not advise of your lunch preference at the time of booking you must contact Adventure Photo Tours as soon as possible
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please advise of your sandwich/lunch preference in the Special Requirements field at the time of booking:
- Choice of: Ham & Cheese, Turkey, Italian (combination of Genoa salami, capacolla and prosciutini), Veggie or Garden Salad with Vinaigrette
- Tour requires a minimum number of participants to operate. If the minimum number has not been met, you will be offered another date or full refund.
Reviews(313)
While our tour guide, Christian, was professional and went out of his way to assist me during a personal emergency, I cannot recommend this excursion. The itinerary is poorly balanced and does not justify the price point. Traveling from Las Vegas involves eight hours of transit time for very limited sightseeing. We were only allotted one hour at the Santa Monica Pier and three hours at the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Furthermore, the "visit" to Rodeo Drive was merely a drive-through with no stops permitted. Overall, the experience felt overpriced for the amount of time spent in a vehicle versus actually exploring the destinations.
Hi Michelle, Yes, it is a long drive to LA, about 350 miles. Some people think it's just outside of Las Vegas. Although, the amazing scenery between here and LA is outstanding. It's some of the prettiest high desert vistas in the American southwest. I hope you didn't sleep on the way down because that is a huge part of the fun. Regarding Rodeo Drive, LOL, we used to stop there and lose track of our customers because they turned it into a shopping trip and really messed up the timing of the tour. Next time you are in Las Vegas, please call me direct and I'll do something special for you. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners
It was a great experience, driver/tour guide was very friendly, courteous, informative and funny. Interesting sites, it was great day trip to explore the area and take in the scenery and get a little background along the routes.
Hi Sheila, Thank you for your review and so happy you had a fun time on your Hollywood Tour with our guide Clayton. He's a wonderful person to spend the day with. We love that guy! Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners
Great experience! Everything was on schedule and with very good crew. It was a cool trip full of fun
Hi Mario, Thank you for the review and happy you had a fun time on your Hollyood tour. That is a bucket list event. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners
Jim and Michael were amazing! An absolutely perfect day from start to finish. Thank you so much guys!
Hi Nicola, Thank you for the review and so happy you you enjoyed your Hollywood Tour. That's a bucket lister for sure. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners
Great trip to the major attractions near Hollywood California. Included Santa Monica Pier, Famous Hollywood sign, Universal and Warner Brothers, and Sunset Blvd. The trip is long but there are plenty of stops and lots to see!
Hi Baker, Thank you so much for your review. We completely agree, Hollywood and Santa Monica Beach is a bucket list tour. And all the other places are Icing on the Cake. So happy you had fun on your tour. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners
This is an awesome getaway. The driver. Mr. Earl, was extremely knowledgeable about the trip, courteous, and very patient. The one setback was the vehicle that was used. There were only 6 scheduled for the tour and the company used a Nissan van that had a 2 row bench seats. There was no room to really be comfortably stretch out. Mr. Earl made a couple of stops going and coming which provided some relief but it was still an uncomfortable ride for 3.5 hours going and coming back to Vegas and ot was no fault of Mr. Earl. The company knowing the distance and the amount of time that would have been spent should have provided better transportation. I would highly recommend this tour but give it to a company that would provide better transportation for the price being paid
Hi Michael, Thank you for your feedback. We do have a large selection of vehicles and will take your comments seriously. Please come back and call me directly and we'll do something special for you. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners
This was an amazing day not just LA but the drive there and back, Clayton our tour guide was great and informative as well. If any one speaks to him tell him thanks and ask him to send me the pic of the elm street house please
Hi Alan, Thank you for your review and comments on Clayton, he's a hoot! I just posted your review for the staff to see and reminded him to send the photo. Very best Regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners
Jim & Mike were both excellent drivers & tour guides. Even though tge van wasn't equipped for me to charge my phone, Mike was prepared with battery chargers as a few of us needed it. This is the third time I've booked this tour, tge first two times were canceled due to weather. I'm glad I took one more chance. Although the ride was long, which I welcomed the nap time, the day was fun and Mike & Jim shared a lot of information that made it exciting. We'll done! I would definitely recommend this tour.
Hi Tabitha, Thank you for your review. Yes, the weather through the mountains in California on the way to can sometimes get iffy and the safest choice is always best. Glad you hung in there. I'm posting your review for everyone to see. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners
We loved everything about the tour. Especially seeing the Hollywood Stars. From puck up to drop off our driver was top notch pointing out history along the way.
Hi Ann, Thank you for joining us on the Hollywood Tour. So happy you had a fun time. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners
Our trip to Hollywood with Christiaans as our driver was an unforgettable experience. From the moment we set off, Christiaans, an excellent tour guide, filled the long drive with fascinating stories and insights about the areas we passed. His knowledge and enthusiasm made the time fly by. Even though the drive was long, we found ourselves immersed in the sights and stories, making every moment enjoyable. A big thanks to Viator for including such a fantastic service in their package. It truly made the journey special for both of us! Glenn & Miguela
HI Glenn & Miguela, Thank you so much for the wonderful review and delighted you had a great day with Christian. He's a really nice young man, we are lucky to have him. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners
