Virgin Voyages' guide to Los Angeles, California
Sprawling beaches, picturesque sunsets, live music, the Santa Monica Pier, palatial mansions, the Hollywood Hills, world-renowned shopping on Rodeo Drive & random celebrity sightings – and that’s all just on the drive from the Pier. Welcome to LA.
Lights, Camera, Action (Packed)
Almost anywhere in the world it would be hard to find someone who didn’t know what you were talking about when you simply say “LA.” It’s more than its iconic Hollywood history, uncountable recognizable filming sites, five-star dining destinations, impressive beaches, the best shopping in the world, sprawling green parks and litany of eclectic restaurants and bars – it’s an entire vibe.
Shore Excursions
Los Angeles Luxuries
Sought-after Santa Monica, iconic theaters & stunning sights.
Beaches & Beverly Hills
This tour blends the best of LA’s high-end glamour with its laid-back coastal charm. Begin at Rodeo Drive, strolling past world-class fashion houses beneath iconic palms. Snap photos, shop, or simply revel in the glitz of Beverly Hills. Then trade couture for coastline as you head to Santa Monica. The famed pier and wide beaches invite you to soak in ocean breezes, watch street performers, or enjoy a nostalgic amusement ride.
LA Highlights & Hollywood Tour
Step into Los Angeles with a journey through its most iconic sites. Begin downtown, with the Los Angeles Coliseum, USC, and the Museum of Natural History. Visit Olvera Street, the city’s oldest thoroughfare, alive with Mexican handicraft shops and cafés. Then on to Hollywood: stroll past the Dolby Theatre, see the storied TCL Chinese Theatre with its celebrity handprints, & walk the Hollywood Walk of Fame. End at the Farmers Market, where food, souvenirs, and local flavor await.
LA Highlights & Rodeo Drive
Los Angeles comes alive on this whirlwind highlight tour. See the Coliseum, USC, and downtown’s cultural icons. Visit Olvera Street, where stalls of handicrafts and cafés reflect the city’s Mexican heritage. Then on to Hollywood, where the Dolby Theatre and TCL Chinese Theatre dazzle and the Walk of Fame celebrates the stars. Finally, slip into Beverly Hills for a taste of Rodeo Drive. Whether you shop, dine, or simply people-watch, this finale captures LA’s glittering sophistication.
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Los Angeles features both one of the shortest & one of the longest streets in the world!
Take a tiny stroll on Powers Street, or a 40-mile walk on Sepulveda Blvd!
Arguably one of the most famous cities in the world, Los Angeles is somehow both everything and nothing like you’d imagine it. Spend your day here hiking up to the Hollywood sign, touring the various studio sets from your favorite tv shows and movies of yesteryear, getting the famously overpriced Hailey Bieber smoothie, watching the sunset over the Santa Monica Pier while the sounds of ocean waves harmoniously blend with the street performers in nearby Venice. There’s a reason that so many think of LA as the city of dreamers – because here, anything is possible.
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