Jimmy Dean’s Tours

Specialties

Fun and informative tours of Venice, Santa Monica and Marina Del Rey, California.

Experiencing West LA’s beach communities while riding a bicycle is undoubtedly one of the most fun, «green» and healthy things you can do while visiting Los Angeles!

As you pedal past street performers, artists, celebrity homes, movie sites and architectural masterpieces, you’ll enjoy an invigorating sensory experience that could never be had inside a car, limo or tour bus!

Your tour will be led by a knowledgeable, local tour guide who knows Venice, Santa Monica and Marina Del Rey, California like the back of his (or her) hand.

Before your tour commences, your guide will ensure that you’re completely comfortable with the fit, and overall handling of your bike. All tours include a bike, lock, basket and sunscreen. You’ll pedal an average of ½ mile between each site along the tour route at a casual pace with frequent stops.

The emphasis of this tour is enjoying the sights, sounds and culture of some of the most beautiful and dynamic beach communities on the planet!

*Note: If you have your own bike, take $ 10 off the regular tour price.

History

Established in 2015.

Jimmy Dean’s Tours was started in May of 2015 by local actor and entrepreneur, Anthony Panzica.

Mr. Panzica has been a Venice resident for decades and has a wealth of knowledge about the area, it’s people and colorful history.

Meet the Business Owner

Anthony P.

Business Owner

Anthony Panzica has been a Venice resident for over 30 years and has accumulated a wealth of information about the area and its rich, colorful history. Anthony began working as a professional actor and James Dean impersonator after being «discovered» by a top lookalike agent while working as a waiter at the Sidewalk Café on the Venice Boardwalk in the late 80’s. This meeting eventually turned in to a successful, 16 year career which included over 1,200 personal appearances as the immortal film star. Mr. Panzica has also been cast in 6 national TV commercials as a basketball player and trick ball handler for corporate giants such as, Nike, Reebok, Pizza Hut, Foot Locker and LA Gear.

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