Start your California adventure with a private transfer from the airport to your centrally located hotel in Los Angeles. No trip to Southern California is complete without a trip to the beach. Start your day shopping in Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade, and then people watch on Venice Beach! L.A isn’t only about the sun, beach and celebrity, enjoy a side of L.A. that even locals take for granted. Enjoy a morning shared tour taking in the architecture of Hollywood before having some time at leisure. Then avail of any of the numerous optional activities such as a behind-the-scenes walking tour that will take you on a journey to Hollywood's most famous landmarks including Grauman's Chinese Theatre (home of the famous hand and foot prints), Kodak Theatre (home of the Oscars) and the Walk of Fame or indulge your taste buds with a walking tour of the Farmer’s Market, West 3rd Street area of Los Angeles. Private tours are also available such as: the Getty Center and Rodeo Drive - a blend of culture and glamour with a private tour of the Getty Center Museum and then shopping on Rodeo Drive, or try the Studio Tour and Santa Monica Shopping Tour, which includes a private movie studio tour and a shopping tour of Santa Monica! For evening entertainment, consider a night ride with your personal guide who will take you through West Hollywood, Sunset Strip and Marina del Rey to experience L.A nightlife. Come to the city where dreams really do come true!

The city of Los Angeles, also known as the "City of Angels" or simply L.A., is the largest city in California. Located on a broad basin in Southern California, it's surrounded by vast mountain ranges, deep valleys, forests, desert and miles of coastline on the Pacific Ocean. Los Angeles is an important center of culture, business, media, and international trade, but is most famous for being the center of the world's entertainment industry, which forms the base of its global status. Historically, the downtown fell into disrepair, however, in recent years, the area has seen a booming revival, with trendy hotels, bars, shops and restaurants opening to make it a place to be again. Hollywood is home to the film studios and entertainment theme parks.

You will be provided with a pre-departure package which will include all necessary information that you will need for your trip including materials such as vouchers, maps, train tickets (if relevant) etc.

Take a private airport transfer in Los Angeles with a private vehicle and driver.

The most interesting and popular sight in Venice Beach is the beach, but it's not the surf and sand that take center stage here. It's the lively sidewalk scene. Venice Beach is a place where you'll find artists, palm readers and bikini-clad roller skaters mixing with chanting, saffron-clad Hare Krishnas and wriggling belly dancers. Points of Interest include; • Venice Boardwalk - It's really more of a sidewalk than a "board" walk, but a walk down it is the best way to explore the waterfront scene. You'll pass street performers, skaters, artists, gawkers and vendors selling all kinds of items from incense to sarongs. • Muscle Beach: This is the place where Arnold Schwarzenegger and hosts of other body-builders have "bulked up" in the outdoor weight room. If you'd like to have your day in the sun, you can buy a day pass at the office. • Venice Canals: A few blocks remain out of some 16 miles of manmade waterways that once graced Venice-of-America, founded in 1905 by local developer Abbot Kinney. You can walk along them in the area bordered by Washington, South Venice Blvd., Pacific Ave. and Ocean Ave.

The AAA 3-Diamond Best Western Dragon Gate Inn is conveniently located in the heart of historic Chinatown, and is close to all the big city amenities, such as the historic Amtrak Union Train Station, Universal Studios Hollywood, Dorothy Chandler Music Center, Dodger Stadium and the famous Fashion and Jewelry District. An outdoor mini-mall includes a coffee shop, acupuncturist/herbalist, post office, beauty salon, and pharmacy; Best Western guests also enjoy a small fitness center. The guestrooms have an Asian-style décor, compact refrigerators, and premium TV channels. Both local calls and high-speed Internet access are complimentary.

Overnight at Best Western Dragon Gate Inn.

Are you ready for a different kind of sightseeing tour? This is an excellent way to get to know the City of Angels. You will be guided by an architectural historian and guidebook author who knows her way around the city on a shared tour. Looking for something off the beaten path? See the exciting structures that make L.A. the dynamic city it is and see the REAL Los Angeles! You will see over 60 sites, including important homes by Frank Lloyd Wright, Lloyd Wright (the son), the Hollywood sign and Hollywoodland homes in the hills, French Chateaux, historic Hollywood Boulevard theaters and much more!

Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.

Overnight at Best Western Dragon Gate Inn.

Explore L.A. on any of these optional tours: Discover the Farmer's Market and West Third Street on the L.A. Food Tasting Walking Tour where you will enjoy food tastings from a diverse array of cuisines. The Car may be King in L.A., but the best way to discover the city like a local is by foot. There are a number of walking tours available, whether it's the Behind The Scenes Hollywood Tour, Historic Downtown L.A., Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, or the Contemporary Downtown L.A., you will feel like you've really seen L.A.! Love architecture? Try the Architecture Tour of Hollywood or Architecture Tour of West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Private tours are also available: the Getty Center and Rodeo Drive blends culture and glamour with a private tour of the Getty Center Museum and then shopping on Rodeo Drive, or try the Studio Tour and Santa Monica Shopping Tour, which includes a private movie studio tour and a shopping tour of Santa Monica! Please let your Sales Advisor know if you are interested in any of these options.

Overnight at Best Western Dragon Gate Inn.

Transfer using a local taxi (available and economical).

Kensington Tours donates a portion of proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities.

Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport) (standard).