Optional: Learn to surf with a professional teacher passionate about surfing and who will make sure your first wave will be memorable. Then you’ll start your walking tour with a stroll on the Santa Monica Boardwalk as well as the Santa Monica Pier, and the Third Street Promenade. After some free time for lunch, head to Venice Beach and turn inland, where you will peek at the charming houses lining the Venice canals and learn the fascinating history of the neighborhood.End your day with a drink while enjoying the sunset over the Pacific Ocean in Marina Del Rey.This tour was designed in the spirit of slow travel with a local guide who knows the area like no one else. It supports and provides exposure for local businesses and nonprofits. During your tour, the guide will highlight different shops and stores that have a positive impact on the community. We donate 1% of the sales of this tour to a local nonprofit working for the well-being of their community.