Guide #19832
I am a Los Angeles native. I have a zest for life and knack for adventure! I love to experience all of the gems that this beautiful city has to offer. Whether it is a day at the beach, local treks, the city attractions, Hollywood glamour, or taking in the splendor of Yosemite, the Grand Canyon, or the thrill of Las Vegas -- I will help you to experience the "wow" factor! After twenty years of the corporate grind, now that my youngest daughter is off to college, it is my time to pursue a career that I love! My passion for traveling has lead me to this new career as a professional tour guide. I have long been the go-to source for friends and family who want to have the adventure of a lifetime experiencing the wonders of California and beyond. Now, I will treat you just like my closest friends and customize an amazing tour experience that you will never forget! As a photographer, I also have a passion for finding the exceptional beauty in the ordinary. I will take you to the perfect spot to experience an amazing sunset, a semi-private bluff and cove at the beach, or an incredible view of the city skyline, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon. As a professional driver, I also know how best to navigate the city traffic to best maximize your precious tour time! You will find that my tours are like snowflakes -- no two are exactly alike because I will always customize something special to make your experience unique to your desires, interests and activity level! All ages are welcome - I am great with everyone from 9 months to 99 years young! Let's go! There are no restrictions with this tour.
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Saw all with a great guide. Highly recommend.
Our tour with Mark was hands down the highlight of our trip! He didn't just show us the city, he shared his passion for it. Mark has an incredible knack for tailoring the experience on the fly—he surprised us with amazing 'behind-the-scenes' spots that perfectly matched our personal interests. We were lucky to have a day with fewer crowds, and Mark knew exactly how to...
This was such a great tour! We had very limited time and Mark made it worked. Mark took the time to chat with me back and forth for a couple of weeks answering all of my questions before I even booked the tour. I booked the tour and was super excited. Then within 24 hours I realized I booked the wrong date!! Mark and Tours by Locals quickly helped me change the date!...

Replied from Mark C.
Thank you for such a wonderful review and it was a no brainer to assist with the hotel hiccup.,On a lighter note the storm followed you home and you got out of Hawaii just in time.
I can't stress enough of what a phenomenal tour we had with Mark! The ease at which he navigated the city, provided interesting facts along the way, and kept the conversation light and easy was incredibly impressive. We couldn't have asked for a better tour of all that LA has to offer and the sites we saw. There was no question or concern about picking us up in Manhattan...