- 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.
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Ocean Avenue is a road located in the heart of Santa Monica overlooking the ocean. It is a great place for sightseeing and all the major hotels and restaurants are within the walking distance.
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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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Ocean Ave at Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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The large and gorgeous Santa Monica Beach is the quintessential West Coast beach. Visitors enjoy swimming, hiking, surfing, boogie boarding and beach volleyball. Sand castles and shell collecting are also popular with kids and adults.
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Third Street between Wilshire Boulevard and Broadway, Santa Monica, CA
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Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade is a place to see and be seen. Take a walk in the balmy breeze or meet up for dinner and drinks at one of the Promenade's many restaurants and bars. There is something for everyone.
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The beautiful and well-maintained Santa Monica Pier is a popular place for residents and tourists, especially pier fishing enthusiasts. Although it is a beautiful location, the Santa Monica Pier is usually less crowded than those in other places.
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Santa Monica's Pacific Park is an amusement park that offers thrilling carnival games, wild rides and family-friendly attractions. The most unique aspect of the park is that it is entirely free.
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Located on a trolley stop site dating back to 1875, Bergamot Station is a gathering place for art lovers of all forms. This warehouse complex features over 40 distinct galleries displaying works of all media types.
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Bike rentals at Sea Mist Rentals are only 18 dollars per day. Tour the surrounding area and its beaches easily by bike.
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Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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There are actually four individual markets that make up the overall Santa Monica Farmers Market. One is held on Wednesday, two are on Saturday, and one is on Sunday throughout the year in rain or shine.
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Featuring an open-air mall design, Santa Monica Place is a premier shopping center. It includes an array of shops and restaurants including small boutiques, day spas and large department stores.