Santa Monica Pier Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Adventures with Action
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No trip to sunny Los Angeles is complete without a visit to the Santa Monica Pier, and no visit to the Pier is complete without this self-guided audio walking tour! As you stroll along this bustling pier, you’ll dig deep into its history, from its humble origins to devastating storms and ambitious amusement parks. Spot the historic Santa Monica Pier Carousel and Pacific Park before making your way to the very end of the pier, offering unbeatable views of the ocean and Santa Monica Beach. After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
Departure Point
- After booking the tour, search your emails for "self-guided tour." Your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Return Details
- After booking the tour, search your emails for "self-guided tour." Your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Duration
30 minutes - 59 minutes
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, California
Our tour begins at the Santa Monica Pier Arch. You can’t miss it! This historic structure has been standing tall for over 80 years, adding a little touch of drama to the pier’s entrance. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome
200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, California
Now let’s get to know Charles Looff, Danish immigrant, furniture carver, and the pier’s hero. By day, he carved away in a factory, but at night, he created life-size animal sculptures full of imagination, whimsy, and magic. Can you guess what he was building?
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Santa Monica Pier Carousel
1624 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401
To our left stands Santa Monica’s iconic carousel. While this one only dates back to the 1940s, the original was built by none other than Charles Looff. He built it as part of a hugely ambitious project in 1916. His goal was nothing less than turning this sewage site into a tourist attraction!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Pacific Park
380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, California
For decades, the pier sat mostly empty and unused. By the 70s, Santa Monica’s City Council was looking for excuses to tear down the old eyesore. They put forth a plan to destroy the pier and build an artificial island instead. During a meeting, a resident asks the City Manager whether the public should have a say. His response?
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
Exclusions
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Redemption Instructions
Set your tour up NOW. You’re not done yet! It’s time to set up the tour you purchased.
Your tour is valid for one year, so follow these steps NOW, while in wifi/cell signal. Do NOT wait until your travel date or until you’re at the location.
1. Find the tour’s setup instructions:
- Email: Search for the phrase “Action Tour Guide” with a subject line "Your tour operator sent you a message.". If it’s not in your Inbox, check All Mail and Spam.
- Text: Search texts for “Action Tour Guide” sent from 14159804997. and search
- Viator App Messages: Open the Viator app > Bookings > View Voucher > Contact Tour Operator
- TripAdvisor App Messages: Open TripAdvisor app > Account > Messages
Can’t find it? Ask us to resend: https://actiontourguide.com/redeem/
2. Follow the setup instructions NOW, not later:
You MUST do this before traveling to the site. Requires WiFi/signal.
Do NOT wait until your travel date to access the tour for the first time. The tour is not tied to your travel date.
If you've reserved the tour for multiple participants (e.g., four people), the same password can be redeemed multiple times (e.g., four times).
3. Not familiar with our self-guided audio tour?
Watch this quick tutorial:
https://actiontourguide.com/tutorial
⚠️ Important Note:
Your purchase is for the audio tour ONLY. It does not include entrance tickets to parks or attractions.
Have a question - We’re here to help! For quick answers, visit the app's FAQ section or our website at actiontourguide.com/faq. If you need further assistance, please call us at +1 714-333-0534, chat with us online, or email us at support@actiontourguide.com. We're committed to providing you with the support you need every step of the way!
Please note: Due to ongoing wildfire activity in certain areas around Los Angeles, some routes may be affected. We recommend checking local updates and road closures to ensure that your tour can proceed safely.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Adventures with Action in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
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