- 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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American Cinematheque (Aero Theatre, Egyptian Theatre)
6712 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
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Historic cinemas screen premieres, classics, and festival darlings and host events such as retrospectives and fillmaker talk-backs
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When walking down the boardwalk of the Manhattan Beach Pier, people will be able to embrace stunning views of the surrounding beach. Towards the end of the pier is an aquarium as well as several restaurants and gift shops.
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End of Manhattan Beach Pier, 2 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Offering free admission, Roundhouse Marine Studies Lab & Aquarium has tanks filled with seahorses, eels, and squid for visitors to view. The aquarium has a tank where visitors can touch starfish.
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1104 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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From clothing stores to hip restaurants, Downtown Manhattan Beach contains a wide variety of shops for visitors to peruse. The downtown has a pier that visitors can walk on that overlooks the ocean.
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Located on 21-acres of land, Veterans Parkway is a public park offering a number of amenities for visitors to enjoy. These amenities include a 1.5-mile walking trail, numerous benches along the trail, and water fountains for both humans and dogs.
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65%
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3400 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
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The Top of Topanga Overlook is a nine-acre overlook that provides views of the Santa Monica, Santa Susana, San Gabriel Mountains and San Fernando Valley. Interpretive displays, landscaping, benches, picnic areas, a parking lot and restrooms are available.
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With 3 trails to choose from, Bike Tours Hollywood provides you with the chance to explore Los Angeles by bike, complete with a knowledgeable tour guide who can help you learn more about the area.
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Hollywoodland Tours gives tours of the celebrity scene in Hollywood. The tour includes visits to over 70 stars' homes.
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The Malibu Pier was once called The Riviera of America. Besides surfing or fishing directly from the pier, the area is surrounded by all kinds of attractions, from restaurants to beaches.
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47%
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Hollywood Blvd at Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028
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Located in Los Angeles, the Hollywood Walk of Fame is a veritable 'who's who' of the entertainment industry. Each block is dedicated to an actor or director who has made substantial contributions to American television and cinema.
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A famous district in the center of Los Angeles, Hollywood is home to the entertainment industry. Highlights include historic entertainment studios, the Hollywood sign, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.