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Ultimate Tour of Los Angeles by Helicopter

About this experience

The Ultimate Tour of Long Beach and Los Angeles takes you on a grand lap of the big city. The tour begins in Long Beach Airport and it stretches all the way to Santa Monica, Hollywood Sign and Downtown LA.

Travel up the coastline of Long Beach and around San Pedro and Palos Verdes. This helicopter tour continues up the coast along the beautiful Los Angeles beaches of Torrance and Redondo Beach.

After passing Manhattan Beach and the LAX International Airport the route makes a turn in Santa Monica. From Santa Monica you are flown over the 405 Freeway and the mountain top that houses the beautiful Getty Museum, by UCLA, Beverly Hills and on towards Hollywood. You'll travel by the famous Hollywood sign and Griffith Park Observatory on your way to the Dodgers Stadium and Downtown LA.

This is the best way to experience the full scale of Los Angeles from the sky. This all-encompassing route will leave you feeling as though you have been reintroduced to the great city of Los Angeles.

At a glance

  • Duration: 1 hr
  • Private experience

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Ultimate Tour Long Beach & LA

Plan your experience

Time on the tour1 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 1 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Local guides to help you plan

What is included

  • Private Tour
  • Live commentary on board
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Headset
  • All, taxes, fees and airport charges

Not included

  • Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

view of Downtown Long Beach

view of The Queen Mary

view of Rancho Palos Verdes

view of Manhattan Beach

view of Venice Beach

view of Santa Monica Pier

view of the Hollywood Sign

view of Dodger Stadium

view of Staple Center

Fly pact the tallest building on the west coast of the USA

Get to see the houses of the stars, including the Playboy Mansion, from the air in a way that you simply cannot from the ground!

Meeting and pickup information

  • Please feel free to enter our lobby and have a seat. We are the last hangar on the row. One of our staff will be with you shortly. If you are arriving outside of our reception hours, please call us to let someone know you are here. Someone will let you in as soon as they are able.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Anthelion Helicopters

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required, maximum of 3 passengers.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Check In Process - please arrive 15 minutes prior to flight for proper check-in. If a customer arrives late the tour/activity may be cut short or you can reschedule for another date
  • Flight Etiquette- We ask all customers to please understand that though your flight is meant to be fun and exciting, safety is always Anthelion Helicopters' first priority. For this reason, we do not allow: Drunk and/or high customers, screaming and/or arguing in the helicopter, Removing seatbelts, attempting to stand or stick out arms and legs whilst in the helicopter, or speaking over the Pilot. Please know that should the pilot feel that the flight has become unsafe due to customer conditions, the pilot has the right to end the tour early. In this event, we will NOT be able to provide a refund or accommodation for the shortened flight
  • Per FAA Regulation, should customers arrive inebriated, they will NOT be allowed to fly. We will NOT provide a refund should you choose to cancel, but you may rebook your tour to another date.
  • Weight Limitation Policy - Our R44 Tour Helicopter seat limit is 300 lb and the group limit must be under 580 lb. Our R22 limit is 220 lb. Customers who are over the weight limit upon weight verification on arrival will NOT be allowed to fly and will NOT be eligible for a refund. You may reschedule for another date
  • Liability waiver must be signed on arrival. Failure to sign the waiver will result in your tour being cancelled. If you choose not to fly due to not signing the waiver you will not be eligible for a refund.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 1 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 2+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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