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Beach Vibes: free self-guided audio tour of Los Angeles

Beach Vibes is a free self-guided audio walking tour of Los Angeles, United States: 2 stops in about 1 h 20. The Itinerarly app walks you from one stop to the next and plays a short narrated story when you arrive, in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.

Stops2
Durationabout 1 h 20, including time at each stop
DifficultyModerate
Distanceabout 2.8 km in straight lines between the stops (a little more on foot)
StartSanta Monica Pier
FinishVenice Boardwalk
PriceFree (some sights charge their own entry ticket)
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese

Santa Monica, Venice Beach and Canals

The stops, in order

  1. Santa Monica PierWelcome to the Santa Monica Pier, the vibrant soul of the California coastline. Originally built in 1909 as a public utility pier, it evolved into an iconic seaside amusement park housing the famous Pacific Park. Marvel at the world's only solar-powered Ferris wheel and the historic looff carousel dating back to 1922.
  2. Venice Boardwalk↳ 2.8 km from the previous stop (straight line)Welcome to the Venice Boardwalk, the most colorful and bohemian district in Los Angeles. This iconic 4-kilometer oceanfront promenade serves as a stage for a fascinating gallery of street performers, musicians, and eccentric vendors. You'll pass by Muscle Beach, where bodybuilders have been showing off their strength since the 1930s, and the world-famous beachfront skatepark.

How to take this tour

  1. Install the free Itinerarly app on iPhone or Android and create a free account.
  2. Open Guided tours, choose Los Angeles, then Beach Vibes.
  3. Start whenever you like: the app guides you to Santa Monica Pier and the story plays when you arrive at each stop.
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Beach Vibes tour in Los Angeles free?
Yes. It is one of 4 free self-guided audio tours of Los Angeles in the Itinerarly app. Some sights charge their own entry ticket.
How long does the Beach Vibes tour take?
About 1 h 20 for 2 stops, including time at each stop.
Where does the Beach Vibes tour start and finish?
It starts at Santa Monica Pier and finishes at Venice Boardwalk.
Which languages is the narration in?
English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, with natural-sounding synthetic voices.