- 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!
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Enjoy an array of water sports and other outdoor activities at Silver Strand Beach. A white sandy beach, it is also a good spot for relaxing, sun bathing or picnicking.
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4 votes
1325 East Dyer Rd, Santa Ana, CA 92705
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A murder mystery comedy performance, The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show blurs the lines between spectators and performers and provides an interactive mystery experience. They cater private parties of various sizes and types.
42.4 Miles
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39 votes
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The Dinner Detective
The Embassy Suites Hotel, 1325 E Dyer Road, Santa Ana, CA 92705
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The Dinner Detective is a murder mystery performance and interactive show. Packages include the standard ticket with a four course meal and show tickets, the large party package with discounts for over 10 people, and the Suspect Package.
42.4 Miles
As an all age venue, The Glass House hosts a variety of musical acts and bands in its theater. The tickets are general admission with seating on the second floor.
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Art exhibits, wine selections, and live music are just a few events hosted at the dba256 Gallery & Wine Bar. The venue offers over 200 wine and 50 beer options, live music performances, stand-up comedians, and many other entertaining events.
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The Pomona Art Walk is a free monthly art experience that happens every 2nd Saturday of each month. The walk includes over 3-dozen art galleries that feature mixed media works, jewelry, and photography.
42.4 Miles
80%
5 votes
1460 E Holt Ave, Entrance 3, Pomona, CA 91767
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The African American Museum of Beginnings offers patrons a glimpse of the deep culture of Africans not only in America but in many countries. The artifacts highlight African influence in ancient history and modern times.
42.5 Miles
Arranged as a linear day-use park, Yorba Regional Park is spread over 140 acres of land. Visitors are able to access over 400 picnic tables, a series of four small lakes for fishing, two baseball diamonds, and several playgrounds.
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American Museum of Ceramic Art
SPECIAL GROUPON DEAL: Up to 46% Off Admission to the American Museum of Ceramic Art
399 North Garey Ave, Pomona, CA 91766
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The American Museum of Ceramic Art showcases an array of stunning exhibitions on a wide number of topics, all relating to clay. In addition to traveling exhibitions, they have a permanent collection consisting of British and world ceramics as well as American studio pottery pieces.
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Visitors will be able to choose from numerous, unique restaurants and shopping destinations while strolling down Second Street Promenade. The area also hosts music festivals, art shows and an array of seasonal activities.