A Los Angeles Sightseeing Day Trip from Dana Point

Designed for visitors and locals staying in Dana Point and surrounding South Orange County coastal communities, this Los Angeles sightseeing experience combines Hollywood landmarks, celebrity culture, scenic overlooks, and iconic Los Angeles neighborhoods into one professionally guided Southern California day trip. Although this experience follows the general structure of our shorter Los Angeles highlights itinerary, departures from Dana Point operate as a full-day experience due to the additional coastal travel distance from South Orange County.

Popular with guests staying near Dana Point Harbor, Monarch Beach, Laguna Niguel, and surrounding resort communities, this experience focuses primarily on Hollywood, Beverly Hills, the Sunset Strip, and Mulholland Drive rather than extending west toward Santa Monica and Venice Beach. Guests typically experience the Hollywood Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theatre, Rodeo Drive, celebrity neighborhoods, and scenic overlooks above Los Angeles, creating a more entertainment-focused sightseeing experience with a relaxed pacing throughout the day.

Because Dana Point is one of Southern California’s most scenic coastal destinations, this experience is especially popular with travelers looking to combine a luxury South Orange County beach vacation with a guided Los Angeles sightseeing excursion. Visitors interested in a social small-group format may also explore the Shared Los Angeles Tour from Laguna Beach, one of the closest shared departure options for guests staying in South Orange County coastal communities. Traveling to Los Angeles later in your trip? You can also explore additional sightseeing experiences through our Los Angeles Branch.

• Free pickup from most Dana Point hotels and select surrounding areas
• Guided Los Angeles sightseeing tour
• Transportation in a climate-controlled touring vehicle
• Professional local tour guide
• Narrated drive through Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and surrounding Los Angeles neighborhoods
• Scenic drive along portions of the Sunset Strip and Mulholland Drive
• Free time at key sightseeing stops including:
  • Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • Rodeo Drive
  • Beverly Hills
• Photo opportunities throughout the experience
• Bottled water and light snacks onboard the vehicle

• Meals and beverages
• Attraction admission tickets
• Optional gratuity for the guide
• Personal purchases and shopping expenses