- 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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Rustic decor restaurant serves customers freshly prepared meals through collaboration between farmers, butchers, and chefs
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Located in Universal City in Los Angeles, The Gibson Amphitheatre is an indoor amphitheater featuring awards shows, variety shows, and concerts. It seats 6,000, and is the third largest indoor theatre in California.
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Howl at the Moon, located on Universal Studios Boulevard in Los Angeles, is a popular nightlife spot offering live music of all types. It is available for private parties, corporate events, and more.
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14901 S Inglewood Avenue, Lawndale, CA 90260
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Centinela Valley Center for the Arts is an all-encompassing professional theater facility. The Center is a 1,200 seat, state-of-the-art venue highlighted by a hydraulic orchestra pit, professional quality sound and lighting control booths and a stage rigging system.
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Audience members are always needed for the set of Lets Make A Deal. Sign up for a chance to be chosen for a live taping of the show.
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Monastery of the Angels is church and mission in Los Angeles. Stop in to learn more about the Catholic faith.
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100 Universal City Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 91608
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Universal Studios is one of the most popular amusement parks in Los Angeles. They offer guided 'backlot' tours of the old movie sets and many thrilling movie-themed rides with 3D and 4D effects. The Studios also has many cooling stations in place to manage the heat.
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3620 South Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90089
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Established in 1880, University of Southern California is a famous private research institution and a popular choice among international students, especially for graduate programs. It also runs an integrated medical centre.
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Art Departure is an art gallery and studio that features local artists and classes for children and adults and can also be rented for art parties for any occasion. New techniques are taught in every class.
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Bourgeois Pig is a trendy coffee shop in Los Angeles. They have some delicious vegan pastries.
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508 votes
5919 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
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Upright Citizens Brigade is a black box comedy stage in Los Angeles. Locals and tourists will feel welcome.