- TripBuzz found 729 things to do with kids in or near Santa Monica, California, including 709 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Angeles, Malibu, San Pedro and Glendale.
- From Santa Monica Beach to Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, the Santa Monica area offers 135 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Bike Rentals, Other Adventures and Theaters.
- Santa Monica is one of the most famous cities and beachfront areas in Los Angeles County. Home to the 3rd Street Promenade Shopping District, visitors can find iconic stores such as Fred Segal, lively street performers and diverse dining selections. Other popular points of interest include the boardwalk's amusement park, beachfront resorts and local parks.
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A local institution, this restaurant does a lot more than grill perfect house-aged steaks with breakfast, lunch & late-night offerings too
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Holly Glen Park's picnic tables and barbeque pits provide the necessary amenities for a group or family event. The location also contains a wading pool and both basketball and tennis courts.
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Glasgow Park's main attraction is its walking and hiking trail, which is 3/4ths of a mile long. Visitors of the park can also use its picnic table facilities in order to enjoy a quick snack after they've exercised.
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El Capitan Theater is reminiscent of the extravagant theaters of past centuries. Their shows are modern, while the decor is of another time.
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6780 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028
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As the name suggests, Ripley's Believe or Not Mueseum has a unique and bizzare collection of Tinseltown artefacts. Open 365 days a year, the exhibits here (as many as 500) are fun and interactive.
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Urban Adventure Quest offer guided tours of West Hollywood in the form of an adventure game taking visitors through the most popular locations such as Highland Boulevard as well as some lesser known but equally remarkable locations.
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Formerly Kodak Theater, Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles is home to the Academy Awards and other prestigious shows, and utilizes cutting edge entertainment technologies. It offers guided tours that include a visit to the VIP room.
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Manhattan Beach
Along the Strand near Manhattan Beach Pier, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Manhattan Beach boasts a stunning coastline that is a popular destination for swimming and surfing. In addition, there are also several pedestrian and bike paths that make their way down the shore.
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When walking down the boardwalk of the Manhattan Beach Pier, people will be able to embrace stunning views of the surrounding beach. Towards the end of the pier is an aquarium as well as several restaurants and gift shops.
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End of Manhattan Beach Pier, 2 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Offering free admission, Roundhouse Marine Studies Lab & Aquarium has tanks filled with seahorses, eels, and squid for visitors to view. The aquarium has a tank where visitors can touch starfish.
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1104 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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From clothing stores to hip restaurants, Downtown Manhattan Beach contains a wide variety of shops for visitors to peruse. The downtown has a pier that visitors can walk on that overlooks the ocean.