Santa Monica Pier's Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

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Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: from 30 minutes to 1 hour

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Tour with Audioguide

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Why you’ll love this…

Explore the vibrant and historic Santa Monica Pier

See the enchanting Santa Monica Pier Carousel

Discover a history full of storms and survival

Take in unbeatable views of Santa Monica Beach

Tour entirely at your own pace

What we expect

You’ll begin your tour by stepping onto the vibrant Santa Monica Pier, a bustling hub that marks the end of the famous Route 66. Here, the mix of seaside entertainment and historical landmarks offers a unique glimpse into Southern California's coastal culture. Your first stop is the Santa Monica Pier Carousel within the Looff Hippodrome, a beautifully preserved piece of Americana that has delighted visitors since its debut in 1916. Listen to the enchanting stories of the carousel's creation and the evolution of the pier around it.

A short walk away, you'll find the former site of La Monica Ballroom. Once...

✔Audio guide
✔Map
✔Downloadable APP
✔Digital guidebook

What to remember

Know in advance:

Temporary update (January 2025): The wildfire situation remains dynamic. Due to ongoing wildfire activity in certain areas around Los Angeles, some routes may be affected. It's recommended to check local updates and road closures to ensure that your tour can proceed safely

This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one

After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Please don't wait until you are on-site

Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps

The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere

Most stops along the tour have animated videos, allowing you to visualise what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms

This tour is an audio tour guide and not an attraction entrance ticket

You have lifetime access to this tour, with no expiration date. You can use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want