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    Explore Hollywood & Santa Monica Day Tour From Las Vegas

    See Santa Monica and Hollywood in one day, with meals included

    4.7 stars• 246 reviews
    From$306/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    14.5 Hours

    Includes

    Breakfast, lunch, water

    Highlights

    Spend a full day traveling from Las Vegas to Santa Monica and Hollywood, with scenic desert views along the way. Walk the beach and pier, then explore iconic stops like the Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre.

    • Travel through the southern end of Death Valley and the Mojave Desert landscapes
    • Stop at Santa Monica Beach and Pier for lunch and time by the ocean
    • Drive through Rodeo Drive, Santa Monica Blvd, and the Sunset Strip
    • Stroll Hollywood Boulevard’s Walk of Fame and see Chinese Theatre and Dolby Theatre
    • View the Hollywood Sign from the patio of the Dolby Theatre

    What's Included

    • Continental breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Unlimited bottled water
    • Snacks
    • Transportation in luxury 4x4s or 12- or 14-passenger VIP mini coaches

    Things to know

    Gratuity is not included. Departure times are subject to change.

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel less than 48 hours before departure or no-show: charged in full. If the operator cancels prior to departure due to bad weather, safety concerns, or inadequate load requirements, you receive a 100% refund.

    FAQs

    Wear hiking or athletic walking shoes. From October to February, plan on cooler temperatures and wear long pants and a warm jacket. From March to September, plan on warm temperatures and wear shorts, a hat, and a light shirt.

    Yes. Departure times are subject to change, and the tour may be slightly modified due to changing COVID restrictions.

    No. Gratuity is not included.

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    Las Vegas

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    Review summary

    4.7
    Excellent
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    The guides here, especially Clayton, Michael, Earl, and Marcus, are the real reason people rave about these tours. They show up knowing their stuff, from Area 51 folklore and UFO history to desert geology and Grand Canyon formations, and they deliver it in a way that's genuinely engaging rather than rehearsed. Several reviewers noted being surprised by how much they learned beyond the obvious subject matter, and families with kids consistently praised how patient and attentive the guides were throughout long travel days. Tours run long, often 8 to 10 hours, so the value proposition holds up well when you factor in pickup and drop-off, snacks, and the personalized feel of smaller group sizes. The Area 51 route draws particularly enthusiastic feedback, though one reviewer makes a fair point that it's best suited for people who actually enjoy the alien and conspiracy culture surrounding it. One guest did report a frustrating booking issue, so it's worth reading the fine print and confirming details before your trip. Beyond that, the overwhelming sentiment is that this is a well-run, personable operation that consistently delivers memorable days out of Las Vegas.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    My wife and I took a tour to Area 51 using this service, and we loved it. At first, we were nervous because of the cost, but from pickup to drop off ended up being somewhere around 8 hours long and well worth the money. Our guide was fantastic, knowledgeable, and helpful. There were no instances where we could not hear him because he was mic'd. He was open minded and was a great facilitator of conversation about Area 51, tangential topics, and the natural history of the area. Speaking of that natural history, the tour leads through some of the most beautiful stretches of desert I've ever seen. But it is good to keep your expectations in check. If you aren't into aliens or conspiracy or legends, this really isn't going to be that fun for you. I promise. Check out the itinerary under the Area 51 tour and read it closely. If that sounds like fun, then give it a try!

    Photo of Dan Blakeslee

    Dan Blakeslee

    April 28, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    My wife and I took a tour to Area 51 using this service, and we loved it. At first, we were nervous because of the cost, but from pickup to drop off ended up being somewhere around 8 hours long and well worth the money. Our guide was fantastic, knowledgeable, and helpful. There were no instances where we could not hear him because he was mic'd. He was open minded and was a great facilitator of conversation about Area 51, tangential topics, and the natural history of the area. Speaking of that natural history, the tour leads through some of the most beautiful stretches of desert I've ever seen. But it is good to keep your expectations in check. If you aren't into aliens or conspiracy or legends, this really isn't going to be that fun for you. I promise. Check out the itinerary under the Area 51 tour and read it closely. If that sounds like fun, then give it a try!

    Photo of Dan Blakeslee

    Dan Blakeslee

    April 28, 2026

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