Sunset Strip vs Venice Beach: which should you do first?
If you only have time for one, do Sunset Strip first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 89 against 77 for Venice Beach, and it has 133 ranked ways to see it versus 111. With a full day in Los Angeles, pair them: plan Sunset Strip in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.
Side by side
| Sunset Strip | Venice Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked experiences | 133 | 111 |
| Top Outty Ranking | 94 | 90 |
| Average ranking (top 10) | 89 | 77 |
| Cheapest experience | $5 | $79 |
| Average time needed | 3.2h | 4.5h |
| Free cancellation | 100% of options | 100% of options |
| Free to visit | Yes | No |
Best ways to see Sunset Strip
- 1. Los Angeles Hollywood Sign Hike: Front, Behind, and Expert Guide
Outty Ranking 94 · from $29 · 2.5h
- 2. Grand City Tour of Los Angeles, Hollywood and Beverly Hills
Outty Ranking 93 · from $87 · 5h
- 3. Los Angeles 3-Hour City Tour with 3 Stops
Outty Ranking 91 · from $49 · 3h
- 4. Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Celebrity Homes Tour by Open-Air Bus
Outty Ranking 91 · from $15 · 2h
- 5. Celebrity Homes & Lifestyle Tour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills
Outty Ranking 91 · from $29 · 2h
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
Sunset Strip or Venice Beach: which is better?
If you only have time for one, do Sunset Strip first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 89 against 77 for Venice Beach, and it has 133 ranked ways to see it versus 111. With a full day in Los Angeles, pair them: plan Sunset Strip in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.
Which is cheaper, Sunset Strip or Venice Beach?
Ranked experiences at Sunset Strip start from $5 and at Venice Beach from $79 per person. Sunset Strip can also be visited for free; paid options add guides, skip-the-line access or transport.
How long do you need at Sunset Strip and Venice Beach?
Experiences at Sunset Strip run 3.2 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 Sunset Strip 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 Sunset Strip options and 100% of Venice Beach options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.
What is the best tour of each?
For Sunset Strip: Los Angeles Hollywood Sign Hike: Front, Behind, and Expert Guide (Outty Ranking 94, from $29). For Venice Beach: Los Angeles: Full-Day eBike Tour — Beaches, Beverly Hills & More (Outty Ranking 90, from $198).