Rodeo Drive vs Venice Beach: which should you do first?
If you only have time for one, do Rodeo Drive first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 88 against 77 for Venice Beach, and it has 143 ranked ways to see it versus 111. With a full day in Los Angeles, pair them: plan Rodeo Drive in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.
Side by side
| Rodeo Drive | Venice Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked experiences | 143 | 111 |
| Top Outty Ranking | 93 | 90 |
| Average ranking (top 10) | 88 | 77 |
| Cheapest experience | $5 | $79 |
| Average time needed | 3.1h | 4.5h |
| Free cancellation | 100% of options | 100% of options |
| Free to visit | Yes | No |
Best ways to see Rodeo Drive
- 1. Grand City Tour of Los Angeles, Hollywood and Beverly Hills
Outty Ranking 93 · from $87 · 5h
- 2. Los Angeles 3-Hour City Tour with 3 Stops
Outty Ranking 91 · from $49 · 3h
- 3. Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Celebrity Homes Tour by Open-Air Bus
Outty Ranking 91 · from $15 · 2h
- 4. Celebrity Homes & Lifestyle Tour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills
Outty Ranking 91 · from $29 · 2h
- 5. Small-Group City Tour of Los Angeles, Hollywood and Beverly Hills
Outty Ranking 90 · from $69 · 4h
Best ways to see Venice Beach
- 1. Los Angeles: Full-Day eBike Tour — Beaches, Beverly Hills & More
Outty Ranking 90 · from $198 · 5h
- 2. LA Venice Beach Hidden Gems Food Tour With 6 Food Tastings
Outty Ranking 89 · from $90 · 3h
- 3. Venice Vibrations Public Bike Tour Experience
Outty Ranking 76 · from $99 · 3h
- 4. Classic Convertible Car Tour of Los Angeles
Outty Ranking 76 · from $1,000 · 4h
- 5. Full-Day Los Angeles Highlights Tour
Outty Ranking 75 · from $249 · 7h
Frequently asked questions
Rodeo Drive or Venice Beach: which is better?
If you only have time for one, do Rodeo Drive first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 88 against 77 for Venice Beach, and it has 143 ranked ways to see it versus 111. With a full day in Los Angeles, pair them: plan Rodeo Drive in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.
Which is cheaper, Rodeo Drive or Venice Beach?
Ranked experiences at Rodeo Drive start from $5 and at Venice Beach from $79 per person. Rodeo Drive can also be visited for free; paid options add guides, skip-the-line access or transport.
How long do you need at Rodeo Drive and Venice Beach?
Experiences at Rodeo Drive run 3.1 hours on average and at Venice Beach 4.5 hours, so both fit in one day in Los Angeles with a break in between.
Can you do Rodeo Drive and Venice Beach on the same day?
Yes. Book the longer visit for the morning when crowds are lighter, and keep the afternoon for the other. 100% of Rodeo Drive options and 100% of Venice Beach options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.
What is the best tour of each?
For Rodeo Drive: Grand City Tour of Los Angeles, Hollywood and Beverly Hills (Outty Ranking 93, from $87). For Venice Beach: Los Angeles: Full-Day eBike Tour — Beaches, Beverly Hills & More (Outty Ranking 90, from $198).