- 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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Nearly two dozen planes chronicle aviation from the Wright brothers through the jet age, with emphasis on the Douglas Aircraft Company
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An open-air center featuring 700,000 square feet of office space overlooking a 300,000-square-foot retail and entertainment complex, Sherman Oaks Galleria is located at one of the nation's busiest intersections. It is a lively shopping, dining, and entertainment destination on the evenings and weekends.
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Walking paths wind up the majestic sandbanks that give Sand Dune Park its name in Manhattan Beach, California. Take a walk through nature or enjoy in the play equipment and picnic areas available for public use.
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As a community park, Plummer Park offers visitors grass fields, playgrounds, and tennis courts for outdoor activities. The playground has a separate climbing structure for younger children with a tic-tac-toe game and slides.
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Offering seating to accommodate 17,500 individuals, The Forum is a modern entertainment venue that is host to a number of famous performances. Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Bob Seger, and Maroon 5 are among those who perform here.
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Located near the Los Angeles International Airport, Lennox Park's recreational activities include a teen club, swimming, aerobics, and after-school programming. The location also hosts Lennox's Cinco de Mayo Festival and Hispanic Heritage Festival.
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Located on approximately 3 acres of scenic land, Bruce's Beach is a public park site overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Amenities at the park include a half-basketball court, several shaded benches, and an on-leash dog area.
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Featuring a community center and gym that were completed before the start of the 2013 calendar year, Del Aire Park provides plenty of exercise opportunities to its guests. The location also features a basketball court for those who wish to play a pickup game.
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The Del Aire Public Fruit Park is an urban orchard with peaches, plums, and grapevines. The location hosts fruit jam-making events and special tree planting days for those who wish to get involved.
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2560 West 54th St, Los Angeles, CA 90043
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The African American Cultural Center in Los Angeles is a place that gathers African art, photography, history books and furniture that also provides educational programs on African culture. The center is also the headquarters of Kwanza holiday.
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Melrose Avenue
Between La Brea Blvd. and Fairfax Ave., West Hollywood, CA
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An assortment of boutiques and vintage shops can be found on Melrose Avenue. There are options for every budget, as well as a number of quaint cafes.