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History and Culture Tour by HI Los Angeles Santa Monica, Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California, United States

  • Self-guided
  • About 3 h
  • Works in your browser
  • By HI Los Angeles Santa Monica
US$2One-off · no account · no subscription
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  • Start whenever you like, at your own pace
History and Culture Tour
History and Culture Tour, photo 2
Length
About 3 h
Stops
5
Route
1.3 km
Starts at
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica
Price
US$2, one-off

About this tour

“History and Culture Tour” is a self-guided walking tour in Los Angeles, United States, made by HI Los Angeles Santa Monica. It takes about 3 hours, costs a one-off US$2 to unlock and runs in your phone’s browser with a live map, so you can start whenever you like. No app or account needed.

Step back in time and uncover the rich history that shaped Santa Monica into the city it is today. From the glamour of Old Hollywood hideaways to the birthplace of the global fitness movement, this tour reveals fascinating stories. You will explore architectural gems and unique cultural sites that lie just beneath the surface of this famous beach town.

Where it starts

The tour starts at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica and covers about 1.3 km on foot. The map on your phone takes you there, then on from stop to stop.

Open the start point in Google Maps

What you’ll see

  • The Georgian Hotel
  • Original Muscle Beach
  • Camera Obscura Art Lab
  • HI Los Angeles Santa Monica

What you get

  • A live map that leads you from stop to stop
  • Stories and photos at every stop, written by HI Los Angeles Santa Monica
  • Freedom to pause, skip ahead or finish another day
  • Nothing to install: it runs in your phone’s browser

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