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Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches & More!
Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
7h 30m+
9.4 out of 10 with 393 reviews
9,4/10
393 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
San Pedro: West Harbour LA Dolphin & Whale Watching Cruise
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h+
9.6 out of 10 with 5 reviews
9,6/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Los Angeles: Natural History Museum of LA Entry Ticket
9.2 out of 10 with 105 reviews
9,2/10
105 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Los Angeles: Mulholland Trail Horseback Riding Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
9.8 out of 10 with 82 reviews
9,8/10
82 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Catalina Island: Yellow Semi-Submarine Cruise
Activity duration is 45 minutes
45m
9.2 out of 10 with 23 reviews
9,2/10
23 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Long Beach: Sightseeing Harbour Cruise
Activity duration is 45 minutes
45m
8.4 out of 10 with 18 reviews
8,4/10
18 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Open Air Tour (2 Hours)
Activity duration is 2 hours and 15 minutes
2h 15m
8.8 out of 10 with 37 reviews
8,8/10
37 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Anaheim to LA: Hollywood, Beaches & Famous Film Sites tour
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.6 out of 10 with 268 reviews
9,6/10
268 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Long Beach: Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
9.2 out of 10 with 95 reviews
9,2/10
95 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Los Angeles: Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Ticket
8.8 out of 10 with 23 reviews
8,8/10
23 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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Small-Group City Tour of Los Angeles, Hollywood and Beverly Hills
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.8 out of 10 with 110 reviews
9,8/10
110 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Long Beach: 2-Hour Private Group Yacht Cruise
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
8.8 out of 10 with 5 reviews
8,8/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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Private Helicopter Tour of Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles, and Long Beach
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m
10.0 out of 10 with 23 reviews
10/10
23 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Long Beach: 3hr Private Yacht Trip (1 ticket covers 1-6 ppl)
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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City centre LA Lights: Your Private Sunset and Night Helicopter Tour
Activity duration is 35 minutes
35m
10.0 out of 10 with 36 reviews
10/10
36 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Los Angeles: Beach E-Bike Ride Redondo Beach to Santa Monica
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h+
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 verified review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Los Angeles Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Helicopter Tour over Long Beach: See Catalina, Queen Mary
Activity duration is 15 minutes
15m
9.8 out of 10 with 59 reviews
9,8/10
59 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Private Full day Los Angeles Tour from Anaheim
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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Malibu Hills to Beach: Tandem Paragliding Flight Adventure
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h+
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Food, drink & nightlife
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Los Angeles : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Los Angeles Luxury Boat Cruise Wine, Charcuterie Sealions
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h+
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Los Angeles: Venice Beach Food Tour with Tastings
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
8.8 out of 10 with 3 reviews
8,8/10
3 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
LA's Most Romantic Luxury Wine & Dine Boat Cruise & Sealions
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Malibu: Vintage VW Bus and Vineyard Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Santa Monica: Delicious Donut & Sweet Treats Walking Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Los Angeles: Old Pasadena Food & Tasting Walking Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 9 reviews
9,8/10
9 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Los Angeles Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
West Hollywood Rainbow Road Walking Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Los Angeles: Cocktail-Making Class with Mixologist
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Adventure & outdoor
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Redondo Beach: Kayak & Snorkel with Sea Lions in Calm Harbour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hydrobike Long Beach at Alamitos Bay - Day, Sunset, Night
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Ventura: Rail Bike Guided Tour with Farm Stand Stop
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
9/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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Los Angeles: Hollywood Sunset Walking & Hiking Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.4 out of 10 with 13 reviews
9,4/10
13 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Griffith Observatory Hike: Guided Tour through Griffith Park
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 229 reviews
9,8/10
229 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Los Angeles: Beach E-Bike Ride Redondo Beach to Santa Monica
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h+
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 verified review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Malibu Hills to Beach: Tandem Paragliding Flight Adventure
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h+
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Oscar History and Film Set Studio Tour at the Biltmore Hotel
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Los Angeles: Hollywood Walk & Hike Sunset Tour – Hidden Gems
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.8 out of 10 with 104 reviews
9,8/10
104 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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LA: Express Hollywood Sign Guided Walking Tour with Photos
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
10.0 out of 10 with 33 reviews
10/10
33 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Classes & workshops
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Los Angeles: Surfing Lesson in Venice Beach
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.2 out of 10 with 114 reviews
9,2/10
114 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Los Angeles: Sunset Sailing
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Los Angeles Graffiti Workshop
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Los Angeles: Cocktail-Making Class with Mixologist
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Cabrillo beach, LA county: 2 hour Windsurfing lesson
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Neon Light Shooting and Spinning Art Class in LA
Activity duration is 45 minutes
45m
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Make Japanese Sushi at a Local Venue in Los Angeles
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Creative Art Boom Experience in LA
Activity duration is 1 hour and 50 minutes
1h 50m
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Shooting and Spinning Art Class in Los Angeles
Activity duration is 45 minutes
45m
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Farmers Market Tour & Hands-On Cooking Class in Long Beach
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
What to do in Downey
Frequently asked questions
Is Downey worth visiting?
From shopping to outdoor pursuits and history, there are many great things to do in Downey. Remember to discover the area's blend of unmissable sights, culture and local charm.
How do I spend a day in Downey?
Kick your day off with a visit to Gage Bowl and Downey History Centre. Then, check out other parts of Downey for tasty eats and some shopping.
What is the top tourist attraction in Downey?
The top tourist attraction in Downey is Cerritos Centre for Performing Arts, so don't forget to include it on your sightseeing agenda.
Is three days enough to stay in Downey?
You can easily enjoy leading sights like Gage Bowl, Downey History Centre and Downey Museum of Art with a three-day escape to Downey. On average, most travellers plan two days here. There's plenty to explore nearby too, so stay a little longer and check out Los Angeles.
Is Downey a walkable city?
If discovering on foot sounds like your kind of getaway, Downey is an ideal place to visit. Find major attractions, such as Downey History Centre, a walkable distance from downtown. You can also enjoy a stroll around Vinvale, a vibrant neighbourhood located about 3 kilometers from the city centre.
What are some activities to do in Downey with kids?
Whether you're travelling with tiny adventurers or thrill-loving teens, a schedule filled with fun activities is the key to a stress-free getaway. Check out our ideas for what to do in Downey with kids.
What to do in Downey for adults?
Whether you're a culture enthusiast, food lover or thrill seeker, there are plenty of things to do in Downey for adults including La Casa del Mariachi and Kandy Kays of California.
Are there free things to do in Downey?
One of the simplest ways to learn about free things to do in Downey is to chat to a local tour guide. You'll get insider tips on hip neighbourhoods, parks and other major attractions you can experience without getting your cash out. Downey History Centre is one sight that doesn't charge an admission fee.
