The Private Los Angeles Tour: The Half Experience from Manhattan Beach

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This private half-day tour from Manhattan Beach is the ideal way to explore LA’s most iconic sights—Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and more—without committing to a full-day adventure. With a dedicated local guide, a comfortable private vehicle, and a route designed for maximum highlights in minimal time, this tour is perfect for visitors staying in Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, or Torrance who want the full LA experience in just over six hours.

The day begins with a scenic inland drive through the South Bay and into Downtown Los Angeles, where your guide will narrate as you pass cultural landmarks like LA City Hall, Union Station, The Broad Museum, and Olvera Street. From there, head directly to Hollywood, where your first stop is the world-famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. You’ll have time to explore the TCL Chinese Theatre, snap photos at the Dolby Theatre, and stroll the boulevard lined with the names of stars past and present.

Next, cruise through the hills on Mulholland Drive, with scenic views of the Hollywood Sign, celebrity neighborhoods, and the studio backlots of Warner Bros. and Universal Pictures. Then stop for lunch (not included) at the Original Farmers Market, a classic LA culinary destination with over 37 food stalls, and enjoy time to explore the adjacent shops and cafés of The Grove.

In the afternoon, the tour continues with a narrated drive down the legendary Sunset Strip, passing iconic venues like Chateau Marmont, The Comedy Store, Whisky a Go Go, and The Roxy. You’ll then arrive at Rodeo Drive, where you’ll have time to stroll through high-end boutiques, see the Beverly Hills Sign, and visit the Beverly Wilshire Hotel—the setting of Pretty Woman.

To finish the day, enjoy a drive through Century City, where you’ll pass the 20th Century Fox Studio Lot, Fox Plaza(famously featured in Die Hard), and the CAA headquarters, before heading back to Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, or Torrance by approximately 4:30 PM. This half-day tour is your coastal gateway to the very best of Los Angeles—efficient, engaging, and completely private.

• Private pickup and drop-off from your hotel, vacation rental, or custom location in Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, or Torrance
• Comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle reserved exclusively for your group
• Entertaining live narration from a knowledgeable local guide
• Photo opportunities at top landmarks including the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive, and the Original Farmers Market
• Scenic drive-throughs of Downtown LA, Mulholland Drive, the Sunset Strip, and Century City
• Free time at three key stops:
• Complimentary bottled water and light snacks onboard the vehicle

• Lunch (available for purchase at The Grove & Farmers Market)
• Gratuities for guide and driver