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Surf City Tours

Frequently Asked Questions

Surf City Tours

Frequently Asked Questions

With over a decade of creating unforgettable experiences, Surf City Tours is Santa Monica’s top choice for sightseeing and adventure. Boasting a 5-star rating on TripAdvisor, Google, and GetYourGuide, we offer unique open air vans, expert guides, and a tour packed with fun facts and good times. Choose Surf City Tours for an unforgettable day you can’t experience anywhere else!

At Surf City Tours we’ve worked for years to craft the perfect tours- it’s not just a name! While other companies keep you stuck on a bus for 7–9 hours or require buying multiple different tours to see it all, we do things differently. Our tours cover everything you want to see, gives you plenty of time to explore off the bus, and gets you back to the beach with time to enjoy the rest of your day.

Tour running times:
The Perfect LA Tour- 5.5 Hours
The Perfect Malibu Tour- 5.5 Hours
The Perfect Venice Tour- 4.5 Hours

For reservations we ask that you book your date and time online. If you have any trouble at all we’re always available over the phone for questions and concerns. Just Click Here to place your reservation

We recommend parking at 1541 Ocean Ave. The parking entrance is on Ocean Ave right next to the Red O Cantina and Del Frisco Grill – just north of the Santa Monica Pier entrance. The price may vary, but it costs roughly $10 for all-day parking depending on the time of year.

Yes! The only tour that offers hotel pickups is The Perfect Los Angeles Tour and we pick up from hotels in Santa Monica, Marina Del Rey, and Venice Beach

When reserving “The Perfect LA Tour” you’ll be asked if you need a hotel pickup. Select yes and then choose your hotel from the drop-down menu. If you’re in the pickup area but don’t see your hotel on the list, give us a call at 800.913.9356 and we’ll see what we can do.

When selecting your hotel from the drop-down menu it should include the pickup time.

  • Hotels in Marina Del Rey are picked up 30 minutes prior to the start of the tour (9:30AM or 11:30AM)
  • Hotels in Venice Beach are picked up 20 minutes prior to the start of the tour (9:40AM or 11:40AM)
  • Hotels in Santa Monica are picked up 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour (9:45AM or 11:45AM)

The Malibu Tour only has one departure time at 9:30AM because traffic in Malibu is unpredictable in the afternoon.

We recommend bringing sunscreen and a jacket, and of course any cameras or phones you have for photos. Even on a warmer day, it can get a bit chilly on the ride back, especially if you’re on an afternoon tour.

As a passionate traveler, my goal is to give visitors to LA the same kindness and local insight I’ve been fortunate to receive around the world. Whether you have questions about our tour or need help planning your trip, my team and I are here for you. Call us at 1.800.913.9356 (8 AM – 8 PM) or email us anytime at info@surfcitytours.com—we’re happy to help!
 
– Adam, owner Surf City Tours

Excellent Rating

Based on 906 reviews

Really enjoyed the tour with a driver who has lived in the area for many years and went extra mile, showing sights with great insight and information

Rhys Hewitt

6/2/2024

Great experience. Dave was lots of fun and very informative. We got to see some great sights in Malibu. We thoroughly recommend it.

Margarete McGrath

5/28/2024

We did 5 1/2 LA Tour and had a great experience. It was nice getting picked up at our hotel and taken to all the tourist spots and not having to worry about driving or finding parking.

Angela Youngblood

5/31/2024

Our driver was great, funny, talkative and knowledgeable. The tour was just right for seeing the main sites and hearing some Hollywood history.

Faye Dunn

5/27/2024

Our guide was great and the tour was unique! Highly recommend.

Braun Jeannine

5/31/2024

Great experience of Venice! The guide was funny and super helpful!

Christian Aliford

5/16/2024

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