- Our list of the best things to do in Downey, California, features the top 1544 nearby activities — including 549 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Downey, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Amusement, and Sports & Fitness.
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21.4 Miles
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217 votes
1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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The Santa Monica Aquarium features 100 species of marine animals and plants that live naturally in the Santa Monica Bay. The aquarium also regularly conducts classes, discussions and camps on issues affecting the health of the bay.
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For an entertaining night of shoving, skating, and a little bit of violence, guests check out the Orange County Roller Girls. With strategic manhandling and a halftime music performance to boot, visitors are sure to experience a unique event.
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Stough Canyon Nature Center features an exhibit hall with displays about the natural history of the area and features a small library, a classroom, and an outdoor amphitheater. There are many hiking trails outside the center.
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As a surf shop, Islands Surf Camp offers surf lessons for beginners where an instructor teaches the basics of using a surfboard. The lesson includes use of the boards, paddles, and safety equipment.
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The Drawing Board is an interactive painting and drawing gallery. Visitors of all experience levels can come together for social paint nights, which include step by step painting lessons and art history education, and professional classes are also available.
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See Santa Monica and Los Angeles as they were meant to be seen with a guided tour organized by Amazing LA Tours. The company is happy to customize itineraries based on client preferences and has a record of exceptional service and value for the price.
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The beautiful Palisades Park has attractive amenities for adults, children and families. This gorgeous coastal park is terrific for sunbathing, swimming, outdoor yoga, t'ai chi and kite flying. Jogging paths are also available.
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93%
133 votes
1323-A Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA
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Open in 2009, Mi's Westside Comedy Theater, not only offers live comedy shows in their nightclub, they also host comedy classes to train the next generation of comics. Their nightly shows are sure to entertain and they now serve over 30 beers on tap.
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Visitors can see quite a few animals at Santa Ana Zoo, such as a bald eagle, anteater, camel, and many monkeys. Kids can also ride the carousel or train, visit the children's farm and play on the playground.
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138 votes
1801 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92701
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The Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park houses an extensive collection of animals, birds and reptiles as well as numerous interactive experiences that adults and kids can enjoy. The zoo features a rainforest maze, a conservation education theater and a zoofari express train ride.