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    Open-Air Malibu Coastal Tour From Santa Monica

    See Malibu’s beaches, estates and pier from an open-air van

    4.9 stars• 9.8K reviews

    Duration

    2 hrs

    Includes

    Open-air van, guide, Malibu Pier

    Highlights

    Cruise from Santa Monica along the Pacific Coast Highway in an open-air sightseeing van. Take in Malibu’s coastline while your guide shares stories of its history, filming locations and famous residents.

    • Travel along the Pacific Coast Highway with Pacific Ocean views
    • Spot Malibu beaches, oceanfront estates and celebrity homes
    • Pass the historic Getty Villa and Carbon Beach
    • Explore Malibu Pier, browse local shops or grab a coffee or snack
    • Hear local stories, Hollywood filming details and celebrity gossip

    Cancellation Policy

    Receive a full refund for full-price tickets when you cancel within 24 hours of scheduled departure. Discounted tickets are nonrefundable.

    Product ID: 3H37QU

    Meeting details

    Santa Monica Cafe, 1447 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401

    Experience provided by Hollywood Bus Tours

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    Adult

    $41.34

    Ages 12+

    0

    Child

    $30.74

    Ages 3-11

    0

    Infant

    $5.30

    Ages 0-2

    0

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    Review summary

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    With a near-perfect rating across thousands of reviews, this Hollywood bus tour operation has clearly built something special. Guides like Shawn, Chelsea, Colin, Megan, George, Titus, Sal, Gio, and Chris come up again and again in reviews, each praised for being funny, knowledgeable, and genuinely engaging. It's the kind of tour where the guide makes or breaks the experience, and by all accounts, this crew consistently delivers. Travelers love how much ground gets covered in a short amount of time, from celebrity homes to iconic Hollywood landmarks and hidden spots most visitors would never find on their own. One reviewer even noted they wished they had booked the longer tour option, which says a lot. If you're visiting early in the morning, a light jacket is worth throwing in your bag, but that's about as critical as the feedback gets here. Bottom line, this is a well-run, high-energy tour that works for families, birthday trips, and first-time LA visitors alike. The guides bring personality and local knowledge that genuinely elevate the experience beyond a typical sightseeing loop.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Ryan was very funny and had a great singing voice. I would recommend his services.

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    Patrick McGrath

    September 2, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Ryan was very funny and had a great singing voice. I would recommend his services.

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    Patrick McGrath

    September 2, 2026

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