- 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
Showing 1991-2000 of
2055
47.8 Miles
98%
101 votes
105 Pebbly Beach Rd, Avalon, CA 90704
MoreLess Info
Catalina Coastal Tours offer a wide variety of tours to experience the best of the coasts of Catalina. Sea Lion/Dolphin trips, Astronomy Experience night tours, Coastal sightseeing and Ultimate Beach Adventure are some of their popular packages. They take in small groups and offer excellent service.
47.8 Miles
Catalina Island Golf Course welcomes the whole family. You may see wildlife in the area, especially deer.
47.8 Miles
Will Richards Art Studio hosts some very colorful paintings. Topics include outer space and volcanoes.
47.8 Miles
Shady Grove Park is a small community park that features a playground for kids and path for walking and jogging. The park also has a basketball court, dog stations with plastic bags, and an area with grills and covered tables.
47.9 Miles
Get the most out of your trip to Catalina Island by visiting Descanso Beach Ocean Sports, your outfitter of choice for kayaking and snorkeling. Featuring tours, training classes, camping, and more, make this your first visit.
47.9 Miles
66%
220 votes
6405 Oak Canyon Road, Irvine, CA 92618
MoreLess Info
Opened in 2000, Irvine Central Bark Dog Park features nearly three acres of grass fields for canine recreation. The park provides drinking water, dog waste bags, benches, shaded areas and a separate field for small dogs.
48.0 Miles
86%
70 votes
17501 Pomona Rincon Road, Chino Hills, CA 91708
MoreLess Info
Set at the site of the 1984 Olympic Games, the Prado Olympic Shooting Park provides guests with the chance to practice their pistol and shotgun-shooting skills in a safe environment. The business also hosts special events.
48.0 Miles
Located on the campus of Upland High School, the Highlander Auditorium is a multipurpose facility and entertainment venue that hosts a variety of concerts, plays, arts productions, and other events.
48.1 Miles
Jo Malone is a chain of bath and body stores. The branch in Irvine sells hand crafted soaps, candles, and perfumes.
48.1 Miles
39%
28 votes
San Pedro Street & Pierpont Blvd Blvd, Ventura, CA 93003
MoreLess Info
Featuring two miles of white sand beach, San Buenaventura State Beach also has sand dunes, ample parking, and picnic areas. The beach is a popular attraction for swimming, surfing, or simply relaxing on the sand.