Top Los Angeles Day Trips & Excursions

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Hollywood, Sunset Strip, Movie Star Homes, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive Private Tour covering the most important and fun hotspots in Los Angeles with stops for …More

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Los Angeles Private Tour

Hollywood, Sunset Strip, Movie Star Homes, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive Private Tour covering the most important and fun hotspots in Los Angeles with stops for...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$600

Full-Day LA Iconic Sites Tour From Hollywood with Six Stops

Explore the best of Los Angeles on a full-day sightseeing tour that takes you to iconic destinations including Hollywood, Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Griffith Park …More

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Full-Day LA Iconic Sites Tour From Hollywood with Six Stops

Explore the best of Los Angeles on a full-day sightseeing tour that takes you to iconic destinations including Hollywood, Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Griffith Park...

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$99

Los Angeles: Oxnard to Santa Barbara Day Tour With Amtrak Ride

Travel along California's stunning coastline on an Amtrak Coast Starlight train from Oxnard to Santa Barbara. This day trip offers plenty of time to explore …More

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Los Angeles: Oxnard to Santa Barbara Day Tour With Amtrak Ride

Travel along California's stunning coastline on an Amtrak Coast Starlight train from Oxnard to Santa Barbara. This day trip offers plenty of time to explore...

10 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$188

Warner Bros. Tour & Celebrity Homes Tour Package with Shuttle

Explore the 110-acre Warner Bros. backlot, Stage 48, and real sets from Friends and The Big Bang Theory. After the studio, join the Original Celebrity …More

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Warner Bros. Tour & Celebrity Homes Tour Package with Shuttle

Explore the 110-acre Warner Bros. backlot, Stage 48, and real sets from Friends and The Big Bang Theory. After the studio, join the Original Celebrity...

8 hours Free Cancellation

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$102

Warner Bros. Studio Tour & 24-Hr Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Package

Explore the city at your own pace with the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood & Hop-on Hop-off Package. After your studio tour, access the CitySightseeing …More

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Warner Bros. Studio Tour & 24-Hr Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Package

Explore the city at your own pace with the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood & Hop-on Hop-off Package. After your studio tour, access the CitySightseeing...

8 hours Free Cancellation

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$112

Sightseeing Tour of Los Angeles from LAX Hotels

Staying at one of the hotels near LAX Airport? This is the perfect full-day tour for you. We pick you up directly from all hotels …More

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Sightseeing Tour of Los Angeles from LAX Hotels

Staying at one of the hotels near LAX Airport? This is the perfect full-day tour for you. We pick you up directly from all hotels...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$129

Private 5-hour Tour of Los Angeles with private driver/guide - Hotel pick up

There is so much to see that we will start off with a comfortable pick up with your chauffeur and licensed driver/guide. Get a chance …More

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Private 5-hour Tour of Los Angeles with private driver/guide - Hotel pick up

There is so much to see that we will start off with a comfortable pick up with your chauffeur and licensed driver/guide. Get a chance...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$134

LA–San Diego Pacific Coast Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Drive

Follow the Pacific Coast Highway between Los Angeles and San Diego in either direction on a self-guided smartphone audio drive. Hear 40+ GPS-triggered stories about …More

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LA–San Diego Pacific Coast Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Drive

Follow the Pacific Coast Highway between Los Angeles and San Diego in either direction on a self-guided smartphone audio drive. Hear 40+ GPS-triggered stories about...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation

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$12

Self-Guided Walking Tour in Los Angeles' Best-Kept Secrets

Discover Los Angeles' vibrant energy and diverse culture with our self-guided audio tour app, allowing you to explore the city at your own pace. Begin …More

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Self-Guided Walking Tour in Los Angeles' Best-Kept Secrets

Discover Los Angeles' vibrant energy and diverse culture with our self-guided audio tour app, allowing you to explore the city at your own pace. Begin...

10 hours

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$3

Catalina Island Day Trip from LAX area hotels with Undersea Adventure

Spend a day on Catalina Island off the coast of Los Angeles. Get picked up from your hotel. Transfer to the Catalina Express terminal and …More

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Catalina Island Day Trip from LAX area hotels with Undersea Adventure

Spend a day on Catalina Island off the coast of Los Angeles. Get picked up from your hotel. Transfer to the Catalina Express terminal and...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$304

Full-Day Small-Group Los Angeles Tour By Luxury SUV

Explore the sprawling city of Los Angeles with a German or English speaking tour guide on this small group tour. See the best of Hollywood, the …More

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Full-Day Small-Group Los Angeles Tour By Luxury SUV

Explore the sprawling city of Los Angeles with a German or English speaking tour guide on this small group tour. See the best of Hollywood, the...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$199

Even though there is a lot to see in Los Angeles, a excursion out of the city is also highly recommended. Enjoy a visit of …More

Private 10Hour Tour to Santa Barbara and Solvang from Los Angeles

Even though there is a lot to see in Los Angeles, a excursion out of the city is also highly recommended. Enjoy a visit of...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$264

Even though there is a lot to see in Los Angeles, a excursion out of the city is also highly recommended. Enjoy a full day …More

Private 10-hour tour to Palm Springs from Los Angeles - Hotel pick up

Even though there is a lot to see in Los Angeles, a excursion out of the city is also highly recommended. Enjoy a full day...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$880

Our private, 10-hour Orange County tour begins in LA and transports your private party (up to 12) to five of the most popular destinations in …More

Private Full-Day Tour of Orange County from Los Angeles - 10 hours.

Our private, 10-hour Orange County tour begins in LA and transports your private party (up to 12) to five of the most popular destinations in...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,350

Our private, 10-hour San Diego tour begins in LA and transports your private party (up to 12) to five of the most popular destinations in …More

Full-Day Private Grand Tour of San Diego from LA - 10 hours

Our private, 10-hour San Diego tour begins in LA and transports your private party (up to 12) to five of the most popular destinations in...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,450

Embark on an unforgettable adventure by booking our exciting tour that takes you to the awe-inspiring Hoover Dam and the vibrant, energetic city of Las …More

Private 1-Day Tour to Hoover Dam and Las Vegas from Los Angeles

Embark on an unforgettable adventure by booking our exciting tour that takes you to the awe-inspiring Hoover Dam and the vibrant, energetic city of Las...

17 to 18 hours Free Cancellation

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$1,390

Explore the fascinating city of Los Angeles with a professional tour guide . See the best of Hollywood, the Walk of Fame, Grau man’s Chinese …More

The Original 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed BestTour of Los Angeles

Explore the fascinating city of Los Angeles with a professional tour guide . See the best of Hollywood, the Walk of Fame, Grau man’s Chinese...

1 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,999

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for Los Angeles Day Trips & Excursions?

What are the best kid-friendly options for Los Angeles Day Trips & Excursions Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly Los Angeles Day Trips & Excursions are:

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Which Los Angeles Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

Los Angeles Day Trips & Excursions with Instant Confirmation include:

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Which Los Angeles Day Trips & Excursions have Free Cancellation?

Los Angeles Day Trips & Excursions with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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