Absolutely great experience. The views were amazing. The pilot was nice and did a great job. He…read moregave us a quick briefing before we started the helicopter tour. He then asked us if we were more interested in scenery or more interested in stars and famous persons homes. My fiancée and I said we were interested in both. Which turned out to be a great request as we saw everything. Flying through Malibu canyon with its steep rugged cliffs was truly breathtaking and when we popped out of the canyon could immediately see the wide blue ocean. Seeing the Hollywood landmarks from above was very interesting. The best part, and I recommend this, was flying along the tall buildings in Downtown LA as the sunset was occurring. I asked our pilot if we could fly over the buildings as well and he agreed and actually turned around the helicopter and did a turn over the top of the tallest building. Seeing this with all the buildings just starting to light up and the orange and blue colors on the horizon after the sun went down was a most memorable moment. Then we flew by Dodger Stadium and then the Hollywood Sign. When we flew over Universal Studios there were some sort of fireworks shooting up into the air from some show and the pilot said that happens all the time. During the whole flight our pilot pointed out many famous people's homes, I just had no idea how the other half lived. These homes were breathtaking. One of the best we saw was a giant home in Malibu on a cliff overlooking the ocean and the place looked like a hotel it was so big. Overall, to finally get to the point, the employees were very nice and extremely accommodating, the helicopter ride was awesome, and we would definitely come back again. Was worth every penny.

Holy smokes! It was mine and my husbands first helicopter tour and we had such a phenomenal time…read more The views of Los Angeles were spectacular. Our pilot was Mike and he was awesome. Not only was he funny but he made the experience more fun. He pointed out famous spots and even celebrity homes. Definitely hit them up if you want to have a great experience seeing the city from above. I attached a few pictures. I mostly took Snapchat videos. Oh, and take lots of pictures!!!

Peter was amazing. The sights were amazing. Just absolutely perfect.! Highly recommend.read more

Peter and his wife have restored my faith in customer service!…read more I had booked this 50 minute helicopter ride for 5pm March 30th with my girlfriend and our travel plans were delayed. When I reached out to them, they were so accommodating and allowed us to come at 6 o'clock, despite the policy. But when we met them and found out how personable they are and very knowledgeable of the area... we were off to a smooth and relaxing trip. Thank you so much AJ and Grace 305-509-9205 I will be back and I'll book directly with them and not through a third-party

Thoroughly enjoyed our tour. Comfortable, safe ride. Shawn was very knowledgeable and informative…read moreabout all the places we drove to. He was very patient with us when delayed at stops. Would have preferred to stay longer at each stop, obviously. But then we would not have been able to cover all the areas we wanted to see. It was a good sampler of the sights and experiences, that one would need a few days to fully appreciate. Thanks everyone for efficient service, and Shawn for an excellent tour!

I'm from LA but haven't lived here in a long time. We came ti Santa Monica for my birthday week and…read moredecided to take one of these Hollywood Tours. Our driver Titus was the best. He took us on an u conventional route, which was nice. He was very informative and funny. I'm glad we spent the morning together and got back at a reasonable hour, in time for a late lunch. Everything went well, and I would recommend this tour to anyone, especially those who watch lots of movies. You will be pleasantly surprised! We stayed in Santa Monica so this tour was very convenient for us. Thanks Titus!

I cannot recommend Lite Flight Helicopters enough. I made our reservation several months in advance…read morefor the Malibu Landing Tour, including the sunset experience and photographer add-ons, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. On the day of our flight, my now-fiancée and I were warmly greeted at the office and introduced to our pilot, Anthony, and our photographer, Albert. The flight itself was incredibly smooth and gave us a breathtaking bird's-eye view of Hollywood, Marina del Rey, Venice, and Santa Monica before continuing along the coast to our landing destination in Malibu. Along the way, Anthony and Albert kept us engaged with thoughtful commentary and interesting details about the notable landmarks we could see from above. Once we landed, Albert was fantastic. He gave us helpful guidance and suggestions for posing, and we could not be happier with the final photographs. He was equally fantastic before and during the flight, helping us stage photographs as we entered the helicopter and throughout the tour. He captured the experience beautifully. From start to finish, our engagement experience was absolutely unforgettable, and we will cherish these memories for years to come. A huge thank you to the entire team at Lite Flight for making such a special day even more memorable.

The first time me and my folks have flown in a helicopter and wow what an awesome experience! The…read morewhole process of booking, finding the place, finding parking, and checking in was well explained and smooth. We got a safety demo beforehand. Our pilot was very knowledgeable, capable, and made us feel welcome and safe. The ride was smooth and we got amazing views of the city, with highlights to include the Hollywood sign, downtown, Universal Studios, Venice Beach, Santa Monica Pier, UCLA, and many celebrity homes. A great time!

The entire crew was over and above professional. We loved all the pre flight education and our…read morepilot David was a great tour guide. We had two other pilots that flew into Santa Monica one from Utah and the other from Temecula that we're just the nicest men you would ever want to meet. Thank you for making our anniversary a memorable one.

Couldn't even get a response from them so had to find another company who would actually answer…read moretheir phone and return messages. Will definitely not recommend this company to any of my other clients.

Absolutely amazing experience with Coastal Helicopters. These guys know how to give you the VIP…read moretreatment! Not only are their pilots clearly safe and experienced, they also have the 5-star customer service to ensure you and your guests are taken care of with the utmost respect and care. Every time I have used them they have been at the airport or helipad waiting for our arrival dressed professionally and with the helicopter ready to go with snacks and drinks inside. If you ask they can have a couple beers waiting for you and your friends as well! The helicopter exterior and interior was clean and pristine, they even have tv screens for playing blue-ray and USB connections to plug in your music or charge your phone; just what you want to impress your guests with! Flights have always been fantastic and as soon as we land our car is brought around to pick us up. Bottom line: I've flown with other companies before I found Coastal but I'm hooked now. They know exactly what I want and need. I am always looking forward to my next flight with them!

They have been flying directly over my house for about half an hour now. Rattling the windows,…read moremaking a bunch of noise, being a real nuisance.

I was very very happy with my decision to spend the afternoon with Surf City Tours seeing the sites…read morein LA. I took the Hollywood tour (they also have a Malibu tour which I will be going on next time ). The bus was pretty full and everyone quickly wound up becoming friendly. Even though we all came separately, it was a really cool group vibe thanks mostly to the guide who did a great job of making everyone feel comfortable and excited. So as the tour starts, I'm there trying to take pics and videos and post them to my IG story. The first thing I noticed was that there was so much stuff that we got to see right off the bat, we were seeing so many cool landmarks and celebrity homes that I couldn't keep up on IG . Generally, that was one of the best most pleasant surprises was the sheer quantity of cool things we got to see - it blew my expectations out of the water. LA is such a cool city, but being from San Diego we definitely take it for granted and just think about the traffic and how it takes forever to drive there But this tour reminded me about how there is no other city in the world like LA - I mean its mf HOLLYWOOD! Around every corner is a location from a movie, or a celebrity's home, or a landmark where something happened that is part of our pop culture history. The other thing that exceed my expectations was the fact that no only was I seeing cool shit but the driver knew so much about the city and its history. I was learning stuff I never knew about this place and never would have learned if I didn't take the tour. I came away afterwards with a new appreciation for LA and all that it has meant for everyone who has ever watched a movie. For the logistics - its a long tour - ours was about 5 hours so be prepared to spend the whole day. They stop for lunch at a farmers market where people have seen celebrities shopping, etc. They also stop downtown by the walk of fame, so you will get chances to get out and stretch your legs and grab something to eat or a beer. Also, the bus is open air so you don't have to worry about being stuck inside all day long. When I went it was a little cold out but they had blankets in the van for everyone who needed a little extra warmth. Trust me you will see everything that you would expect and more - even the Hollywood sign. It's the perfect activity for maybe your last full day in town when you don't want to think or plan your day - you just show up and get on the bus It would also prob be good for the day after you plan on going out the night before - easy day for a hangover You also don't have to stay in LA proper - you can stay in Santa Monica by the beach and completely avoid having to drive in all that traffic that everyone talks about. If you're from San Diego like me - I would totally recommend Surf City for an easy weekend trip with your significant other. It's super easy to drive into Santa Monica and you will feel more at home out by the beach like I did You get a hotel, some dinner reservations, one day to explore Santa Monica/go to the beach, and one day to let someone else do the driving and see some really cool stuff that you wouldn't be able to see anywhere else. They will even pick up and drop off at your hotel. Also, I'm pretty sure all the other tour companies pick up and drop off from downtown LA which is obvi a pain in the ass to get to and back from. I'm telling you - Valentines Day, anniversary, etc. It's perfect and you'll def score some points. Next time I go up that way I'm going to check out the Malibu tour which is shorter - I'll be sure to post about that one too.

Took the 5.5 hour tour and was disappointed…read more Spent way too much time on celebrity house tours which was uninteresting and not disclosed. Our tour guide only spoke about himself and did not once introduce himself or engage with most of the group. He made racist comments towards a group of Chinese passengers who had a slight language barrier and left the vehicle for a different tour company. We were told we'd have 15 minutes to view the Hollywood sign which I had waited years to do, from a number of angles however we had three minutes and it was an obstructed view over a mile away that was impossible to show up in pictures. We were supposed to have an hour in Hollywood Blvd but he told us to arrive back at 5.15 instead of 5.30 and this gave us only 30 minutes as we were late. We then decided the trip was not worth the suggested $20 tip PER PERSON in a group and we did not return to the truck.

Fantastic time on the sea thanks to Del Rey Boating. Enjoyed a lovely day with several friends on…read morethe water, both cruising in the Marina del Rey harbor as well as in the ocean heading towards Malibu. Spectacular scenery - Venice, Santa Monica Pier, Malibu and delightful wild life including lots of sea lions and dolphins. The boat is beautiful and spacious- plenty of room for our group to enjoy the covered back area and take in the sunshine and lovely weather on the bow. Captains Marla and Scott took great care of us - they are experienced and knowledgeable sailors but also very professional and hospitable. We enjoyed nice food and adult beverages, listened to great music and chatted and laughed while enjoying a day on the water. I highly recommend Del Rey Boating and I am looking forward to my next adventure with them.

Fun, sun and excellent tour! The Caps have local knowledge and are great at spotting pods!read more