Best Coastal Helicopter Tours in Los Angeles — Our Top 9

1.Private Helicopter Tour over Long Beach: See Catalina, Queen Mary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 15 minutes (approx.) · from $199Our pick

Take a private 15-minute helicopter flight from Long Beach with Anthelion Helicopters. Hear live narration while viewing the Queen Mary, Catalina, Shoreline Village, Belmont Shore Pier, USS Iowa, Vincent Thomas Bridge, and downtown Long Beach. Two to three people share the aircraft.

“It was great . our pilot was funny and personable. It was something i want to do again Super smooth take off. I want to try it at night.”

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2.California Coastline & Hollywood Celebrity Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 30 min · from $299

Fly with Lite Flight Helicopters over Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Universal Studios, the Hollywood Sign, and the Pacific coast. Your English-speaking pilot points out landmarks from the air. Flights carry up to three passengers plus the pilot, with private and small-group options available.

“Our pilot Kristina was an excellent pilot and guide and pointed out several points of interest and answered even more questions. We had a great time!”

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3.Private Helicopter Tour of Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles, and Long Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $249

Take a private 30-minute helicopter flight from Long Beach over Redondo Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, the ports, Queen Mary, and coastal coves. Your pilot provides live commentary through a headset. Flights carry two or three passengers, with pilots such as Aaron, Tyler, Tom, Miles, and Jordan assigned by availability.

“Excellent experience! Awesome time, pilot was very professional and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend. Thanks”

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4.California Coast and Canyons 35-Minute Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 35 minutes (approx.) · from $450

Fly from Van Nuys Airport on a private 35-minute helicopter tour over Los Angeles. You’ll see Venice Beach, Santa Monica Pier, Malibu, Beverly Hills, the Getty, Hollywood Hills, and the Pacific coast from above. Expect flexible departure times, weight limits, and weather-related changes.

“Everything was amazing. Staff and pilot did an amazing job! I would recommend this to anyone wanting something to do!”

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5.Helicopter Transfer: Long Beach to Catalina Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.) · from $205

Take a Maverick Helicopters flight from Long Beach’s Queen Mary Terminal to Avalon in about 20 minutes. You’ll see the Queen Mary, Pacific Ocean, and Catalina’s harbor from above. The flight carries up to seven passengers, with seating assigned after check-in and an original photo ID required for adults.

“It was not as scary as I thought. It was nice to do this with my family. Super easy to arrive, park and set up.”

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6.Hollywood Sign and Coast 35-Minute Helicopter Tour in Los Angeles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 35 minutes (approx.) · from $450

Fly from Van Nuys on a private 35-minute helicopter tour over Santa Monica Pier, the Getty Center, Beverly Hills, Mulholland Drive, the Hollywood Hills, and the Hollywood Sign. You’ll hear the pilot through a headset and may request a sunset departure. Malibu is not included.

“Absolutely humbling experience and will leave you with new impressions of LA and the beauty of SoCal.”

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7.Long Beach: California Coastal 30-Minute Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 30 min · from $349

Join a pilot for a 30-minute helicopter flight from the Queen Mary Terminal in Long Beach. In a small group of up to seven, you’ll see Newport Beach, Huntington Beach Pier, Laguna Beach, Crystal Cove, Dana Point, and Long Beach landmarks with live English commentary.

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8.Coastal California Helicopter Tour from Long Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $348

Fly from Long Beach over Newport Beach, Huntington Beach Pier, Balboa Island, Laguna Beach, Crystal Cove State Park, and Emerald Bay. The 30-minute Maverick Helicopters flight carries up to seven passengers, with seating assigned for weight and balance. Bring original photo ID and allow time for check-in.

“I would have given 5 out 5 but the AC was broken in the back of the helicopter. Made me a little sick as it was so hot. But Armando was great, flight was smooth and right amount of time. Make sure to ask if AC is working!”

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9.Hollywood and Beyond Helicopter Tour from Long Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $448

Take a helicopter flight from Long Beach over Santa Monica Pier, Hollywood, Downtown LA, Dodger Stadium, the Getty, Vincent Thomas Bridge, and the Queen Mary. Maverick Helicopters assigns seats after check-in, with up to seven passengers per aircraft and a pilot.

“Well organized, well piloted, well narrated, well done in general. Recommended.”

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