CELEBRATING PEOPLE, POWER, AND PURPOSE IN BLACK LA
Ride through Crenshaw, Leimert Park, View Park–Windsor Hills, Watts, West Adams, Inglewood, and Historic Central Avenue on an educational, family friendly sightseeing tour that highlights Black Los Angeles history, culture, landmarks, and local businesses.
Welcome In!
A Great Day in South LA is a Black-owned, woman-owned company offering curated Black history tours of South Los Angeles. We host small-group and private tours for visitors and locals alike, including school groups, senior groups, family reunions, and community organizations. Led by a local guide and South LA resident, experience South LA through engaging storytelling that highlights the people, places, and lasting contributions that shape Black Los Angeles.
Crenshaw District Tour
2.5 Hours – $65 per person (Book Online)
This signature Black history tour of South Los Angeles explores the cultural core of the city and offers an engaging, accessible introduction to Black LA history and community life. The experience is primarily a guided driving tour through South LA, with time to step out and walk through Leimert Park Village.
As you travel through the Crenshaw corridor and surrounding neighborhoods, you will see iconic murals and public art, historic and architecturally significant homes, and well-known cultural landmarks. Through thoughtful storytelling and on-the-ground context, this tour brings to life the people, places, and moments that reflect the heartbeat of Black Los Angeles, past and present.
Neighborhoods featured:
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Crenshaw District
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Leimert Park Village
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Hyde Park
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View Park–Windsor Hills, often referred to as “Black Beverly Hills”
Westside Tour (South LA)
4.5 Hours – Private Booking (please call to book)
$95 per person – Lunch Add-On Available
This extended South Los Angeles tour offers a deeper look at the Westside of South LA and nearby communities, blending Black history, entertainment legacy, and modern transformation. Guests will enjoy a guided driving experience through historic neighborhoods while learning about Black Hollywood, cultural institutions, and the evolution of the area.
Highlights include traveling through the Crenshaw District, passing sites connected to Black film and entertainment history, and exploring Inglewood, home to some of Los Angeles’ newest and most prominent stadiums. This tour provides broader historical context while connecting past and present-day South LA.
Lunch Add-On Available for $25 per person
Neighborhoods featured:
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Crenshaw District
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Hyde Park
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View Park–Windsor Hills
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Inglewood
Eastside Tour (South LA)
4.5 Hours – Private Booking (please call to book)
$95 per person – Lunch Add-On Available
This tour focuses on historic Black communities on the east and west side of South Los Angeles and examines pivotal moments that shaped the city’s social and cultural landscape. Through a guided driving route, guests will explore neighborhoods known for their architectural history, activism, and cultural influence.
The tour includes sites tied to the rise of Black Los Angeles, creative expression, and community resilience. Discussions include Historic Central Avenue and Florence and Normandie, where guests will learn about the 1992 Los Angeles unrest and its lasting impact on the city and its communities.
Lunch Add-On Available for $25 per person
Neighborhoods featured:
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Jefferson Park
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West Adams and Sugar Hill
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Watts Towers
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Historic Central Avenue
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Florence and Normandie, with discussion of the 1992 Los Angeles unrest and its lasting impact
Murals and Monuments of South LA Highlights Tour
6 Hours – Private Booking (please call to book)
$175 per person – Lunch included
Designed for guests seeking an in-depth, visually rich exploration of urban art in Los Angeles, this signature private murals and monuments tour offers a curated journey through some of the city’s most powerful public art. Traveling across South LA and beyond, the experience reveals how murals, monuments, and street art reflect the history, cultural leaders, and social movements that have shaped Los Angeles.
From the Crenshaw District to Midcity to Downtown Los Angeles, Watts, and Compton, guests will encounter iconic works honoring figures such as Kobe Bryant and Nipsey Hussle, alongside large-scale murals that define entire neighborhoods. Each stop is thoughtfully selected and contextualized, allowing the art and the city itself to tell its story.
The experience is primarily a guided driving tour covering approximately 35–45 miles roundtrip, with short walk-ups at select locations. Guests will have ample time for photography, reflection, and conversation throughout the day. This is a camera-ready outing, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
Pacing & Comfort:
Most of the tour takes place in the vehicle, making it accessible for a wide range of guests, including seniors and families. Walk-ups are brief and optional.
Neighborhoods featured:
- MidCity
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Crenshaw District
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Jefferson Park
- Watts
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Hyde Park
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Downtown LA
- Compton
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Exploration of Black History in Los Angeles
Our tours offer a deeper exploration of Black Los Angeles by centering the neighborhoods, people, and stories that have shaped the city’s cultural legacy. From the historic significance of Central Avenue to the cultural corridors of Crenshaw and the surrounding communities, this experience highlights places where Black history lives and continues to evolve. You will travel through iconic neighborhoods such as Leimert Park, View Park, and Hyde Park, gaining insight into the cultural contributions, landmarks, and community roots that define South Los Angeles.
Cultural Heritage Immersion
Our mission extends beyond exploration; A Great Day in South LA actively engages with the vibrant communities we visit by hosting community events and supporting giveback initiatives. By supporting local businesses and partnering with community giveback initiatives, we ensure our tours contribute positively to the neighborhoods we explore.
COMMITTED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
A Great Day in South LA ignites a passion for knowledge through immersive tours. We illuminate the vibrant history and significant contributions of the Black community in this region, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation with authentic insights. Our core values – inclusivity, economic sustainability, and continuous learning – guide us in crafting authentic and enriching experiences for every participant.
