Hop On Hop Off Double Decker Bus Tour

See the home of the stars and the history of the movie industry known simply as HOLLYWOOD.

In an ideal climate year-round, we will show you the places you probably feel you already know - from the opulence of Rodeo Drive in beautiful Beverly Hills, to the famous Hollywood sign in the hills.

Hop on and off at your leisure at 17 different locations on two loops, to visit the sights made famous both in movies and by their own celebrity or connection with celebrities.

Choose between a 24-hour ticket or a 48-hour ticket!

This hop-on, hop-off pass allows you to see many of the most famous landmarks in Hollywood and Los Angeles. Choose between a 24-hour ticket or a 48-hour ticket!

While there is no "hotel pick up," the loop may pass by your hotel with a stop at or near your hotel.

Hop-On-Hop-Off Stops

Hollywood & Beverly Hills Red Loop
(2 Hours if ridden straight through)

1. CHINESE THEATRE - See the hand prints of the stars in Sid Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Hollywood & Highland Center, Dolby Theatre (the crown jewel of the H&H center is also the new permanent home of the Academy Awards Ceremonies), the Walk of Fame, Jimmy Kimmel Live, El Capitan Theatre, Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood Wax Museum, Ripley's Believe or Not, Guinness World Records Museum, Iris by Cirque du Soleil, Madame Tussauds and the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.
2. GUITAR CENTER, ROCKWALL - Saharan Motel, The All American Burger, Laugh Factory
3. CHATEAU MARMONT HOTEL - Carney's Express, Hollywood Hound, Cinetel Films & Miyagi's on Sunset.
4. THE COMEDY STORE/SUNSET STRIP - Comedy Store, Saddle Ranch, House of Blues, Tiffany Theatre (Actor's Studio), Sunset Tower and Belage Hotel
5. LONDON HOTEL/WHISKY A GO GO - Whisky A Go Go and Sunset Strip
6. SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD - Millions of Milkshakes, Pacific Design Center, MOCA at Pacific Design Center and Avenues of Design
7. BEVERLY HILLS 3RD STREET - The Paley Center for Media, Beverly Hills City Hall and Rodeo Drive
8. THE FOUR SEASONS HOTEL, BEVERLY HILLS - Private Beverly Hills at its elegant best.
9. BEVERLY CENTER - More than 160 distinctive speciality boutiques & restaurants, Robertson Boulevard.
10. LA BREA TAR PITS - Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), Petersen Automotive Museum, Architecture & Design (A&D) Museum, Craft & Folk Art Museum
11. FARMERS MARKET & THE GROVE - CBS Television & The Price Is Right, Museum of the Holocaust and the city's best variety of quality open air shopping, dining, entertainment and old world grocery merchants.
12. MELROSE AVENUE - Funky new wave shopping/walking/dining/people-watching area, both bizarre and delightful.
13. PINK'S HOT DOGS - A Hollywood Classic and Oprah's Watering hole in LA.
14. VINE STREET/PARAMOUNT STUDIOS - Former Disney Studio Building, Hollywood Forever Cemetery
15. HOLLYWOOD & VINE - Pantages Theatre, Capitol Records Building, Walk of Fame
16. JANES HOUSE - Hollyowood Boulevard

Universal & Hollywood Bowl Blue Connector Route
(1 Hour if ridden straight through)

1. CHINESE THEATRE - See the hand prints of the stars in Sid Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Hollywood & Highland Center, Dolby Theatre (the crown jewel of the H&H center is also the new permanent home of the Academy Awards Ceremonies), the Walk of Fame, Jimmy Kimmel Live, El Capitan Theatre, Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood Wax Museum, Ripley's Believe or Not, Guinness World Records Museum, Iris by Cirque du Soleil, Madame Tussauds and the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.
22. UNIVERSAL STUDIOS CITYWALK - Universal Studios Theme Park, iFLY, Universal CityWalk shopping and restaurants
23. HILTON UNIVERSAL
24. SHERATON UNIVERSAL
25. HOLLYWOOD BOWL AMPITHEATRE - Hollywood Heritage Museum, Hollywood Bowl Museum

Beverly Hills & Santa Monica Yellow Loop
(2 Hours if ridden straight through)

7. BEVERLY HILLS 3RD STREET - The Paley Center for Media, Beverly Hills City Hall and Rodeo Drive
51. THE BEVERLY HILTON/SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD
52. HYATT CENTURY CITY - Annenburg Space for Photography
53. INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL - Century City, Fox Studios (closed to public)
54. SELBY AVENUE - Westside Pavilion
55. 17TH STREET - Santa Monica College
56. MAIN STREET - Visitor Information Center, Closest Stop to Venice Boardwalk
57. OCEAN AVENUE/SANTA MONICA - Pacific Park on the Pier, Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, Santa Monica Pier Carousel, Santa Monica Beach, Santa Monica Place
59. WILSHIRE AVENUE - Third Street Promenade
60. MONTANA AVENUE/EUCLID STREET - Aero Theatre
61. BRENTWOOD - Brentwood Country Mart
62. BRENTWOOD - San Vicente, Barrington
63. WESTWOOD - UCLA, Hammer Museum, Westwood Memorial Park Cemetery, Westwood Village
64. BEVERLY HILTON HOTEL

Downtown Los Angeles Purple Loop
(2 Hours if ridden straight through)

1. CHINESE THEATRE - See the hand prints of the stars in Sid Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Hollywood & Highland Center, Dolby Theatre (the crown jewel of the H&H center is also the new permanent home of the Academy Awards Ceremonies), the Walk of Fame, Jimmy Kimmel Live, El Capitan Theatre, Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood Wax Museum, Ripley's Believe or Not, Guinness World Records Museum, Iris by Cirque du Soleil, Madame Tussauds and the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.
39. ENGINIE CO. #28 - Wilshire Grand Hotel
40. WESTIN BONAVENTURE/MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN HOTELS
41. WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL/MOCA - Music Center
42. CIVIC CENTER & METRO LINE - Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Los Angeles City Hall
43. CHINATOWN CENTRAL PLAZA
44. CHINATOWN SHOPPING MALLS
31. OLVERA STREET - La Plaza De Cultura Y Artes, Avila Adobe, Union Station, Chinese American Museum, Old Plaza Firehouse Museum
32. LITTLE TOKYO - Japanese American National Museum, MOCA-Geffen Contemporary
33. GRAND CENTRAL MARKET - Bradbury Building
34. CENTRAL LIBRARY
35. JEWELRY DISTRICT/LOS ANGELES THEATER
36. FASHION DISTRICT/SANTEE ALLEY
37. CONVENTION CENTER/STAPLES CENTER
38. L.A. LIVE/NOKIA THEATRE - Grammy Museum

The areas covered by the routes on this tour is very spread out. Therefore, it is suggested that you only attempt to ride a maximum of two routes in a single 24 hour period.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Hop On Hop Off Tour?
This tour allows you to discover all the sites and major attractions of the Los Angeles/Hollywood/Santa Monica area. It's a tour that gives you the freedom to get on or off the open-top buses at over 50 stops around the area. At any stop you can spend as much time as you want shopping, eating at various restaurants or checking out attractions. When you are ready to continue with your tour, just refer to ther timetable and get on the next scheduled bus.

How long can I use my Hop On Hop Off ticket?
You decide by purchasing a Hop On Hop Off ticket that is valid for either 24 hours or 48 hours. If you want to change a 24-hours ticket into a 48-hours ticket, you can purchase an extension on the bus from the driver before the ticket expires.

Is the ticket valid for all of the routes?
Yes, the tickets are valid for all of the routes - RED (Hollywood), YELLOW (Beverly Hills and Santa Monica), and PURPLE (Downtown LA) routes, as well as the BLUE (Universal Connector Service).

Is the tour narrated?
The three main tours are fully narrated - pointing out the places of interest and the history of the city. The narration is pre-recorded in clear English and is triggered by GPS. The BLUE Connector Service does not have narration.

What types of buses are used for this tour?
The buses for the Hollywood and Santa Monica routes are open-top London Double-Decker buses, allowing you to see the city from a unique perspective. The Downtown LA route uses an open-top Single-Decker bus, and the Universal Connector service is an enclosed air conditioned shuttle bus.

What are the hours of operation for the Hop On Hop Off buses?
They operate 7 days a week from 9:00 am to as late as 8:30 pm. Hollywood, Downtown LA and Universal Tours start at 9:00 am from the Chinese Theatre Stop, and the Santa Monica Tour starts at 10:00 am from the Beverly Hills/W. 3rd Street Stop and at 9:25 am from the Santa Monica Visitor Information Center at the Main Street Stop.

How do I connect from one route to another route?
The Yellow Route and the Red Route connect at the Beverly Hills/W. 3rd Street Stop (between Burton Way and S. Santa Monica Blvd. behind the Beverly Hills Court House). The Red Route, Purple Route and the Universal Connector Service all connect at the Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard.

How do I find a Hop On Hop Off bus stop?
Currently, there are physical bus stop signs at Yellow Route stops #52-61, #63, Red Route stops #1-3, #9-17, and Blue Connector Service stops #22 and #25. For stops without physical bus stop signs please refer to the Hop On Hop Off brochure which is available when you board the bus.

Is the Hop On Hop Off a "child friendly" tour?
Yes, children will enjoy the fun of our open-air Double Decker Buses.

Can we join the tour at any Hop On Hop Off stop?
Yes, the narration is linked to each stop; so if you stay on the bus you will always hear and experience the entire route. However, joining at starting points is preferred.

Are the buses Wheelchair Accessible?
Every other bus (at a minimum) on each Hop On Hop Off loop is wheelchair accessible. If you require more specific details on the timing of these wheelchair accessible buses on any of the loops, you will be provided a telephone number on your E-Ticket that you can call for that information.

Tour does NOT include hotel pick ups. Rates are in US Dollars. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 800-789-9575.