About this experience
Explore Los Angeles on an open-top double-decker bus tour showcasing the best of Hollywood's legendary movie industry. The three routes will bring you to more than 42 landmarks such as the Dolby Theatre, Ocean Avenue, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and Venice Beach. Apart from the pre-recorded commentary, you may also avail of discounts at attractions, restaurants, and shops with the complimentary rewards booklet.
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What to expect
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Red Route — Hollywood
Runs every 45 minutes from 10:00 to 16:30, taking in the Dolby Theatre, Guitar Centre/RockWalk, The Comedy Store, Beverly Hills, La Brea Tar Pits, Melrose Avenue, Pink's Hot Dogs, Paramount Studios and Hollywood & Vine.
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Yellow Route — Santa Monica
Runs every 45 minutes from 09:30 to 16:13, connecting Ocean Avenue/Santa Monica Pier, Westwood/UCLA, Beverly Hills, Century City, Santa Monica College and Venice Beach.
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Blue Route — Downtown LA
Five scheduled departures from 10:00, covering Downtown Los Angeles landmarks including the Dolby Theatre as a shared interchange point with the Red Route.
Hop on and off at any stop along the route.
Meeting point
Starline Tours, 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Board at the Hollywood Boulevard starting point near the Dolby Theatre. Present your mobile ticket or printed voucher to the driver when boarding. You can also join at any designated stop along the routes.
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- Mobile ticket or printed voucher
- Sun protection — the upper deck is open-top
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to print my ticket?
No. Your mobile ticket can be shown directly on your phone when boarding — no printing needed.
When does my pass validity start?
Your 24-, 48- or 72-hour pass becomes valid from the moment you first board the bus, not from midnight on the date you select.
Can I switch between the three routes?
Yes. Your pass covers all three routes — Red (Hollywood), Yellow (Santa Monica) and Blue (Downtown LA) — and you can switch between them freely at shared stops such as 3rd Street/Beverly Hills.
How often do buses come?
All three routes operate on a roughly 45-minute frequency. The Yellow Route starts earliest at 09:30; the Red and Blue routes begin at 10:00.
Is this suitable for young children?
Children aged two and under travel free of charge. The open-top upper deck is exposed to the elements, so bring sun protection and layers if needed.
Where exactly do I board if I'm not starting at Hollywood Blvd?
You can board at any designated stop along the three routes — look for the City Sightseeing bus stop signs. The main starting point is 6801 Hollywood Blvd.
Starline Tours / City Sightseeing Los Angeles
Operating from their Hollywood Boulevard hub, City Sightseeing's Los Angeles franchise runs the iconic red open-top double-decker buses across the city as part of the global City Sightseeing network.