Tours/Los Angeles/LA Private Doors-Off Aerial Photography Helicopter Adventure
Viator · Private tour

LA Private Doors-Off Aerial Photography Helicopter Adventure

5.0(6)Los Angeles1 hour
VIATOR5.0(2)TRIPADVISOR5.0(4)

Description

Be prepared for the experience of a lifetime when you soar above all that Los Angeles has to offer for 60 minutes on a doors-off, glare-free aerial helicopter photography flight. Leaving Long Beach, heading straight to Downtown Long Beach and the the Queen Mary ship. Then, over the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles to the famous Vincent Thomas Bridge, seen in the movie 'Gone in 60 Seconds' with Nicholas Cage. From there you will see the USS Battleship Iowa and head around the magnificent Palos Verdes Peninsula. Then up to the Manhattan Beach Pier, skimming along the waves through LAX and up to the famous Venice Beach. Upon reaching the iconic Santa Monica Pier you will head inland over Beverly Hills, UCLA, and Hollywood before cruising by the timeless Hollywood Sign and Griffith Park Observatory. Then you will head over to the Dodgers Stadium and Downtown LA, marveling at the height of the US Bank building, the tallest on the West Coast, before heading back to Long Beach.

Tour Options

Downtown LA Only Photo Tour
  • Duration: 35 minutes DTLA only: This is a option for those who are really only interested in photographing Downtown LA
The Grand LA Loop
  • Duration: 1 hour: Flight time from engine on to engine shutdown approximately 1 hour

Itinerary

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The majestic queen

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Opened in 1967, the Vincent Thomas Bridge was the first welded suspension bridge in the United States and the only suspension bridge in the Greater Los Angeles Area.

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This rugged coastline provides a sharp contrast to the urban sprawl

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A retired battle ship that carried President Roosevelt across the Atlantic Ocean and was involved in the Korean War, now resides in the Port of Los Angeles.

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Home to some of the most expensive ocean-front property in the world.

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view of Marina Del Ray

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view of Venice Beach

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view of Santa Monica Pier

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view of Beverly Hills

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view of the Hollywood Sign

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view of UCLA

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view of the Capitol Records building

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fly over Downtown LA

Highlights

Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Private tour
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Fuel surcharge
Live commentary on board

What's included

Included
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Private tour
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Fuel surcharge
Live commentary on board
Not included
Gratuities

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required, maximum of 3 passengers.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Check In Process - please arrive 15 minutes prior to flight for proper check-in. If a customer arrives late the tour/activity may be cut short or you can reschedule for another date
  • Flight Etiquette- We ask all customers to please understand that though your flight is meant to be fun and exciting, safety is always Anthelion Helicopters' first priority. For this reason, we do not allow: Drunk and/or high customers, screaming and/or arguing in the helicopter, Removing seatbelts, attempting to stand or stick out arms and legs whilst in the helicopter, or speaking over the Pilot. Please know that should the pilot feel that the flight has become unsafe due to customer conditions, the pilot has the right to end the tour early. In this event, we will NOT be able to provide a refund or accommodation for the shortened flight
  • Per FAA Regulation, should customers arrive inebriated, they will NOT be allowed to fly. We will NOT provide a refund should you choose to cancel, but you may rebook your tour to another date.
  • Weight Limitation Policy - Our R44 Tour Helicopter seat limit is 300 lb and the group limit must be under 580 lb. Our R22 limit is 220 lb. Customers who are over the weight limit upon weight verification on arrival will NOT be allowed to fly and will NOT be eligible for a refund. You may reschedule for another date
  • Liability waiver must be signed on arrival. Failure to sign the waiver will result in your tour being cancelled. If you choose not to fly due to not signing the waiver you will not be eligible for a refund.

Reviews(6)

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Ericka_A
April 29, 2026
BEST Experience ever

Pilots were amazing and so informative made us feel so safe and at ease would def book again and use this booking site.

Operator response

I'm so glad you had a great time with our pilots and felt safe. We'd love to welcome you back sometime in the near future!

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240nikop
April 11, 2026
Amazing

Amazing, my wife and I love it, we have our first experience in the helicopter and we were very excited. The pilots were amazing, very knowledgeable and friendly and kind with us, being our first flight. They made us feel safe and we had the best experience of our lives. Thank you

Operator response

That's great to hear, and I hope we see you again soon!

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Knitterich
March 28, 2026
Great flight

It was a great flight with a small helicopter that was flown very quietly by a very friendly pilot.

Operator response

Thank you for your review and I'm very glad it was a great flight.

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krysmarrero
March 22, 2026
Amazing

I came to visit LA for the weekend chose through the tour and it was unbelievable. Definitely recommend 10 out of 10.

Operator response

That's so good to hear, we'd love to see you back in the skies again with us another time!

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truevinep
March 7, 2026
Exceeded all my expectations!

That was magnificent. Smooth flight. Great pilots. Wonderful customer service at the desk. So glad we did this.

Operator response

That's so good to hear, I'm thrilled you had an amazing experience from start to finish!

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Joey_G
November 20, 2025
Viator is a third party...

Viator is a third party with whom we booked helicopter tour services for my family and kids. VERY SATISFIED with their professionalism and efficiency - we had lots of emails and phone calls due to our schedule changes, also due to heavy rainfall... they were VERY professional, very calm and polite and VERY supportive with their work and customer care. 100% happy with Viator and their amazing team. Also Anthelion helicopters VERY professional and awesome in handling our tour. Thank you all!

Operator response

Thank you for the review and feedback and I’m so glad we were able to work around some challenging weather to make it a great experience.

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