LA Space Quest: Santa Monica to SpaceX Self-Guided Audio Tour
Sunset Park
About
Go beyond beaches and movie stars and discover another side of Los Angeles: the city of pilots, engineers, astronauts, and dreamers. This self-guided driving tour begins in Santa Monica and traces more than a century of aerospace history across LA’s Westside and South Bay.
Along the way, you’ll explore the worlds of Donald Douglas, Howard Hughes, RAND, Venice’s daredevil flying culture, Marina del Rey, Playa Vista, Sally Ride, and the rise of SpaceX in Hawthorne. You’ll hear surprising stories about the DC-3, wartime camouflage, the Spruce Goose, the Space Shuttle era, and the entrepreneurs who helped push Southern California toward the future.
This is a smart, entertaining tour for curiou...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
GPS-Enabled Navigation: Easy-to-follow route with GPS guidance.
Multilingual Support: Available in different languages (coming soon).
Pause and Resume Feature: Control the pace of your tour with easy pausing and resuming.
Flexible Start Points: Freedom to start the tour at multiple locations.
Professional Voice Narration: High-quality storytelling by professional voice actors.
Exclusive Insider Knowledge: Unique insights and stories about Hollywood
Offline Tour Download: Access & explore without internet.
Access to the Full 2-Hour Audio Tour: Comprehensive guided exploration of Modesto
No transportation/pickup; it's a self-guided GPS tour.
Meeting Points
Departure
Museum of Flying
Please note, this is a virtual starting point for your self-guided audio tour—no physical meet-up required. Simply download the tour and start whenever you're ready, right from your phone. Discover the sights and stories at your own pace.
Return
Common Space Brewery and Tasting Room
Please remember, this is a self-guided audio tour in our app, with no drop-off services. This spot marks the tour's end. We hope you've enjoyed discovering at your own pace. Thank you for exploring with us, and we're excited for your next adventure.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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After booking, you'll receive a confirmation email from Viator and a separate email from Wayfarer with tour instructions and redemption details. For any questions or assistance, contact us
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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LA Space Quest: Santa Monica to SpaceX Self-Guided Audio Tour
Sunset Park
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$30.00
Price varies by group size
About
Go beyond beaches and movie stars and discover another side of Los Angeles: the city of pilots, engineers, astronauts, and dreamers. This self-guided driving tour begins in Santa Monica and traces more than a century of aerospace history across LA’s Westside and South Bay.
Along the way, you’ll explore the worlds of Donald Douglas, Howard Hughes, RAND, Venice’s daredevil flying culture, Marina del Rey, Playa Vista, Sally Ride, and the rise of SpaceX in Hawthorne. You’ll hear surprising stories about the DC-3, wartime camouflage, the Spruce Goose, the Space Shuttle era, and the entrepreneurs who helped push Southern California toward the future.
This is a smart, entertaining tour for curiou...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
GPS-Enabled Navigation: Easy-to-follow route with GPS guidance.
Multilingual Support: Available in different languages (coming soon).
Pause and Resume Feature: Control the pace of your tour with easy pausing and resuming.
Flexible Start Points: Freedom to start the tour at multiple locations.
Professional Voice Narration: High-quality storytelling by professional voice actors.
Exclusive Insider Knowledge: Unique insights and stories about Hollywood
Offline Tour Download: Access & explore without internet.
Access to the Full 2-Hour Audio Tour: Comprehensive guided exploration of Modesto
No transportation/pickup; it's a self-guided GPS tour.
Meeting Points
Departure
Museum of Flying
Please note, this is a virtual starting point for your self-guided audio tour—no physical meet-up required. Simply download the tour and start whenever you're ready, right from your phone. Discover the sights and stories at your own pace.
Return
Common Space Brewery and Tasting Room
Please remember, this is a self-guided audio tour in our app, with no drop-off services. This spot marks the tour's end. We hope you've enjoyed discovering at your own pace. Thank you for exploring with us, and we're excited for your next adventure.
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