Hollywood Sign & Santa Monica Helicopter Tour in Los Angeles
Fly Over Hollywood Studios, the Hollywood Sign & Santa Monica Pier
Duration
35 mins
Ideal For
2 to 3 people
Includes
Helicopter tour, pilot narration, headsets
Highlights
Explore Los Angeles from the air on a route linking major Hollywood studios, the Hollywood Sign, and Santa Monica’s coastline. Take in city landmarks and coastal views with pilot narration throughout the flight.
- Fly above Universal Studios Hollywood, Warner Bros. Studio, Disney Studios and Paramount Studios
- Trace the Cahuenga Pass past Lake Hollywood and the Hollywood Sign
- Follow the coastline to Santa Monica Pier
- View the Getty Center and Sepulveda Pass from above
What's Included
- Helicopter tour
- Pilot narration
- Headsets
- Taxes and fees
Important details
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before boarding
- Present the physical credit card used for the booking and matching unexpired government-issued photo ID at check-in
- Maximum individual weight is 285 lbs; maximum total group weight is 575 lbs
- Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Sign a liability release and assumption of risk form before boarding
- Expect the route and flight time to change due to weather, air traffic control, or temporary flight restrictions; the pilot determines whether conditions are safe to fly
Cancellation Policy
Cancel or change at least 24 hours before your tour. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee. No-shows incur a 100% fee. Arrivals 15 minutes late or more incur a 50% fee. Full refund if the operator cancels due to adverse weather and you cannot reschedule.
Product ID: DFBTU3
FAQs
Advance reservations are suggested; same-day bookings may be available.
Tours are available 7 days a week.
Flights depart from Van Nuys Airport.
Meeting details
Group 3 Aviation, 16425 Hart St, Suite 211, Van Nuys, CA 91406
More about Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood sits at the heart of the entertainment world, a sprawling working studio where blockbuster films and beloved television shows have come to life for over a century. From the air, Universal Studios Hollywood reveals itself in a way no ground tour ever could, with its iconic backlot, soundstages, and theme park attractions laid out like a living map of cinema history. This movie studio and beach helicopter tour gives you a privileged perspective on the place where movie magic is made, soaring above the studios that have shaped global pop culture.
As your helicopter lifts off and banks toward Universal Studios Hollywood, the famous studio tour tram routes and recognizable set pieces come into focus below. You will glide over the production lots where countless films have been shot, taking in the scale of the operation in a way that ground visitors simply cannot appreciate. The contrast is striking as the tour continues on toward the glittering coastline, pairing the cinematic landscape of Universal Studios Hollywood with sweeping ocean views, palm-lined beaches, and the broader Los Angeles skyline. Every window seat offers a new angle, every minute aloft a new detail, from the rooftops of the soundstages to the curves of the studio backlot streets.
This experience is perfect for film buffs, photographers, couples celebrating a special occasion, and visitors who want to see Los Angeles in a memorable way. Families looking to add a thrill to their trip will find the aerial perspective on Universal Studios Hollywood unforgettable, especially when paired with the beach scenery that follows. If you have ever wanted to understand the geography of Hollywood and feel the scale of its most famous studio, this flight delivers it in vivid, breathtaking fashion, turning Universal Studios Hollywood into the centerpiece of a uniquely Los Angeles adventure.
