- Our list of the best things to do in Santa Monica, California, features the top 947 nearby activities — including 328 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Santa Monica, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Amusement, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 40 things to do within the city of Santa Monica, CA , followed by 906 popular activities in nearby cities, including Los Angeles, Malibu, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Pasadena, Glendale, San Pedro, Burbank, Torrance, Simi Valley, Rancho Palos Verdes, Carson, Culver City, Redondo Beach, Long Beach, Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Manhattan Beach, Altadena, Marina del Rey, Monterey Park, South Pasadena, Bellflower, Lakewood, Hawthorne, Downey, Montebello, Gardena, Inglewood, Paramount, Alhambra, Huntington Park, Thousand Oaks, San Gabriel, Lawndale, Rosemead, South Gate, Norwalk, Pico Rivera, Compton, Cerritos, Temple City, Whittier, Santa Clarita, El Monte, Westwood, Big Bear Lake, Newport Beach and East Los Angeles
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Come sing at SOL-LA! Chorus classes on Saturday mornings. Mixed repertoire, vocal technique, performances, fun!
6.2 Miles
88%
26 votes
North Santa Monica Blvd & North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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Beverly Gardens Park is a unique 1.9-mile long linear park that is a very popular location among tourists. Visitors flock to the 40-foot Beverly Hills sign located within the park, one the most photographed areas in the city.
6.3 Miles
Virginia Robinson Gardens are a popular historic landmark in Beverly Hills. The botanical gardens are very beautiful and well-maintained. The estate itself houses many antique collectibles gathered from all over the world by Henry and Virginia Robinson. Guided tours of the place are available.
6.3 Miles
9390 N Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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At Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, visitors can attend a wide range of performing arts events, from musicals to lectures. The center hosts a first nights events that includes previews of upcoming shows.
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As a resting place for members of the local Jewish community, the Hillside Memorial Park provides a tranquil setting for its visitors to remember their loved ones. The park also has a variety of architecture and a waterfall that many may find appealing.
6.4 Miles
67%
43 votes
8450 Higuera Street, Culver City, CA 90232
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In business since 1975, the Los Angeles School of Gymnastics is the first of its kind in the city. The school offers a wide variety of gymnastics programs for kids of all ages.
6.5 Miles
A fun and memorable drive, Sunset Boulevard is a popular route from Los Angeles to Hollywood. This also covers well known destinations such as Beverly Hills as well as landmarks and attractions including Sunset Sound Studios, UCLA and the Beverly Hills Hotel.
6.5 Miles
88%
25 votes
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Fox Hills Park
Green Valley Circle & Buckingham Parkway, Culver City, CA 90230
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Covering 10 acres, Fox Hills Park offers up many opportunities for recreational activities. It features two large picnic areas with several barbecue grills, basketball and tennis courts and also has a half-mile jogging loop.
6.6 Miles
Designed in the form of an exciting scavenger hunt, Fantastic Race offers a unique self-guided sightseeing tour experience of LA. The participants compete against each other while exploring the great sights of Los Angeles.
6.6 Miles
Featuring seating for 473 individuals, the Writer's Guild Theater is a cinema facility available for event rentals. The theater offers digital projection, 3-D film capabilities, and a fully equipped bar area for special events.
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ThinkSpace Art Gallery is a space that features a wide variety of artists and their works. The Culver City gallery has an ever-changing exhibit lineup making it a popular place to visit again and again.