LAtourist Itinerary - Hollywood and Los Angeles

If your hotel is on the LA City Tours pickup route, then a van will pick you up at a scheduled time between 8:30 and 9:00 AM. Otherwise, go to LA City Tours office by about 8:45 AM. It's on Hollywood Blvd, across the street from Hollywood and Highland.

Today you will see the California coastline and famous beaches on a Beach Tour of Marina del Rey, Venice Beach (short stop) and Santa Monica. Much of the time will be spent in Santa Monica, since that is where there are the most attractions. Recommended hotspots are the Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Pier. Near the top of the Pier driveway is the southern end of Palisade Park, where you can get some great photographs of the Pier and the Pacific Ocean. Adjacent to the Promenade is Santa Monica Place, a newly renovated shopping mall. Pacific Park (GoLA) is located on the Santa Monica Pier, and features a Ferris Wheel that overlooks the beaches and ocean, plus a roller coaster and other rides. The Go LA card includes unlimited rides at Pacific Park, as well as admission to the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium (under the Pier).

Order Link: https://LAtourist.com/BeachTour

When you return from the Beach Tour, head across to the other side of Highland Avenue to the Hollywood Museum (GoLA). The museum closes at 5:00 PM.

Go LA Card Order Link: https://LAtourist.com/GoLAcard

Here are some suggestions for dinner:
Mel's Diner next to Hollywood Museum; or L.A.'s favorite hamburgers at
In N' Out on Sunset Blvd at Orange (across the street from IHOP).

When you're finished eating, head on over to Madame Tussaud's (GoLA) showcase of wax celebrities. It's on Hollywood Blvd and Orange Drive, next to the Chinese Theatre. It takes around two hours or so to view the exhibits. Afterward, enjoy more sightseeing on Hollywood Blvd, or return to the hotel.