Private Santa Monica & Venice Beach Tour with Picnic
Explore LA with a journalist guide! Bike through Venice Beach, enjoy a picnic in Santa Monica, and take a scenic coastal drive to hidden landmarks, colorful murals, and stunning ocean views.
Area
California
Type
Community & Culture
Food & Drink
Grade
Standard
Who
Adults
Teens
Young Kids
Difficulty
Leisurely
Duration
Half Day
Upon arrival in Los Angeles, self-drive to meet your guide who is a journalist and knows the city inside and out. You'll start your adventure with a trip to Venice Beach to take a bike ride through its picturesque canals and carnival-like boardwalk.Stop to watch street performers, get workout tips from body builders at Muscle Beach, and take photos in front of colorful murals.Along the way, your guide will tell you about the history of this town while showing you what makes it so fun and funky. Then follow your guide by bike along a flat, winding beach path to arrive at the city of Santa Monica.Here you'll take a break to enjoy a private pop-up picnic lunch on the beach!Listen to the waves crash, feel the ocean breeze and enjoy unobstructed water views from your Instagram-worthy set up complete with umbrellas and pillows.For lunch, savor a chef-curated cheese and charcuterie board with a side of sweet treats and fresh fruit. Relax and enjoy up to 2-hours where you can play games, soak up the sun and play in the surf.After lunch, hop in the car to take a scenic drive up the coast where your guide will take you to his favorite spots to capture incredible views, learn about local history and see landmarks that are hidden in plain sight.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
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View AccommodationHotel del Coronado
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View AccommodationThe Ritz-Carlton San Francisco
Located near exclusive Nob Hill and close to the heart of downtown San Francisco and Union Square, the historic Ritz Carlton offers guests a timeless escape into luxury. With a cable car stop right outside it's also perfectly placed for exploring too.
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View AccommodationCarmel Valley Ranch
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View AccommodationStanly Ranch
Stanly Ranch is a 21st century luxury resort, winery and residential community set in over 700 acres of rolling green vineyards.
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View AccommodationThe Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel
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View AccommodationFour Seasons Napa Valley
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View AccommodationShutters on the Beach
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View AccommodationPost Ranch Inn
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View AccommodationSun Rose West Hollywood
Sophisticated and playful in equal measure, this hotel is the epitome of laid-back California cool with a prime location on West Hollywood’s iconic Sunset Boulevard.
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