Los Angeles: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & USS Iowa Museum Entry
ID: GYG1148216-1760923
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
1 days
Description
Explore Los Angeles at your own pace with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket and visit the USS Iowa Museum and discover 5 decks of American naval history.
Combine a classic 24-hour hop-on hop-off sightseeing experience with a self-guided visit aboard one of the most famous ships in the US Navy for a full day of city highlights and waterfront history.
Use your Big Bus Discover ticket to explore Los Angeles at your own pace on open-top, double-decker buses. Ride the Hollywood Loop past landmarks such as the Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Sign viewpoints, then switch to the coastal route to reach beachside neighborhoods like Santa Monica and Venice.
Hop on and off at selected stops to shop, take photos, or enjoy a meal, then rejoin the next bus when you’re ready. On board, pre-recorded commentary in multiple languages shares stories, film trivia, and local tips, while the free app helps you track live bus arrivals.
At the Port of Los Angeles, step aboard the Battleship USS IOWA Museum for a self-guided adventure through five decks of naval history. Walk the same teak decks where US presidents once sailed, peek into the captain’s cabin and mess halls, and see massive gun turrets up close.
Explore interactive exhibits, restored crew spaces, and a family-friendly "Vicky's Scavenger Hunt" for kids that bring the ship’s service in World War II, Korea, and the Cold War to life. Learn how the “Battleship of Presidents” was saved and transformed into today’s museum.
Visit the two attractions in either order, giving you the freedom to design a day that suits your schedule. Make your own way between the bus routes and the museum, take as many photo stops as you like, and enjoy Los Angeles from both the city streets and the deck of a legendary battleship with one convenient combo.
Highlights
- See the most exciting sights and the best of LA on an open-top bus tour
- Discover the city at your own pace with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off ticket
- See the Hollywood Sign, Walk of Fame, Santa Monica, and more
- Step aboard the USS Iowa Museum and explore 5 decks of American naval history
- Enjoy interactive exhibits and a family-friendly scavenger hunt for kids
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You can visit either attraction in any order of your choosing.
The activity is suitable for all ages.
The bus offers pre-recorded commentary in multiple languages. (English, Spanish, and Mandarin).
The Beach Shuttle leaves Stop 6, Beverly Gardens Park, starting at 10:45 AM, with the final departure at 4:15 PM. It also departs from Stop 16 starting at 11:15 AM, with the last shuttle leaving at 3:45 PM.
For the Big Bus, complimentary earphones are provided when you aboard the buses, but you are welcome to plug in and use your own if you prefer.
The Battleship USS IOWA Museum is an all-weather attraction and remains open in rain or shine.
The Battleship USS IOWA Museum is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
This is a self-guided activity. There's no meeting point, on their tour date visitors will need to make their own way to the attractions at the provided addresses.
INCLUDED
- 24-hour Big Bus Los Angeles Discover ticket with unlimited hop-on hop-off travel
- Access to 12+ designated stops across the Hollywood and Beach routes
- Self-guided General Admission ticket to the Battleship USS IOWA Museum
- On-board pre-recorded commentary on Big Bus in English, Spanish, and Mandarin
- Free Big Bus mobile app to follow buses in real time and plan where to get on and off
- Routes covering key sights including the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive, Hollywood Sign viewpoints, Santa Monica, and Venice Beach
NOT INCLUDED
- Live guide
- Meals and drinks
- Parking fees
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
