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Santa Monica Helicopter Tour of Hollywood and Beyond 40 min

TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10

AverageTop 31% in Los Angeles

7 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Los Angeles
  • 30 min
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Fly over Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and the Pacific on a helicopter tour departing from the Santa Monica terminal.

About this tour

See Southern California from a fresh perspective on a Santa Monica helicopter tour over Hollywood and beyond. From the air, spot the landmarks of Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Santa Monica, then look out across the Pacific Ocean and the vast Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles.

Your experience begins at the Santa Monica terminal, where you should arrive 30 minutes before departure. The provider describes the flight as 40 minutes, while its quick facts list a 30-minute duration. Up to seven passengers can fly with the pilot, with seating assigned after check-in according to aircraft weight and balance limits. Views of the coastline, city neighborhoods, and working seaports make this Santa Monica helicopter tour a memorable way to take in the region. Book your flight and discover Southern California from above.

Highlights

  • Admire Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Santa Monica from above
  • Take in sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean
  • Fly over the busy Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles

What's included

Included

  • 40-minute helicopter flight
  • All fees and taxes

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Ratings on each provider

The ratings and review counts each booking site shows for this tour.

Important information

  • Arrive 30 minutes before your flight at the Santa Monica terminal
  • A minimum of 4 people is required for the tour to operate
  • Maximum capacity is 7 passengers per helicopter, plus the pilot
  • Passengers over 300 lb (136 kg or 21 stone) must purchase an additional seat directly from the operator on the day of the tour
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  • Combined passenger and pilot weight cannot exceed 1,170 lb (530 kg)
  • Travelers age 18 and older must bring original government-issued photo ID, such as a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or valid passport; photocopies and digital IDs are not accepted
  • Passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication may be refused service; no refund is provided if the tour is canceled for this reason
  • Seating is assigned after check-in based on weight and balance limits; seating together is not guaranteed
  • The tour may be canceled if the minimum passenger requirement is not met; an alternative or full refund will be offered
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

How Long is the helicopter flight?

The flight is listed as 30 minutes in the quick facts and 40 minutes in the inclusions and description.

Where does the tour depart?

The tour departs from the Santa Monica terminal. Arrive 30 minutes before your flight.

How many passengers can ride in one helicopter?

Each helicopter carries up to 7 passengers plus the pilot, subject to weight and balance limits.

What identification do adult travelers need?

Travelers age 18 and older must bring original government-issued photo ID, such as a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or valid passport.

Are passengers seated together?

Seating is assigned after check-in based on weight and balance limits, and seating together is not guaranteed.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 5.00 on Viator and 4.79 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

How the score works and rating distribution in Los Angeles
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.4. Top 31% in Los Angeles means it ranks in the top 31% of tours in Los Angeles by this score.

Provider rating distribution in Los Angeles

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