- 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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A local institution, this restaurant does a lot more than grill perfect house-aged steaks with breakfast, lunch & late-night offerings too
12.4 Miles
83%
18 votes
Foot of 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90731
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The Los Angeles maritime Museum is located in John S. Gibson park and is the home of different exhibits that show the maritime history and life of Los Angeles. They also have a research library and offer museum tours in English and Spanish upon request.
12.4 Miles
Old Trapper's Lodge is a sculpture garden depicting a fictional town called Boot Hill. Off the beaten path, this attraction is both a funny and bizarre stop.
12.4 Miles
Located in Burbank, Falcon Theater has been servicing the community for nearly twenty years. And although it is small and quaint, the production company offers a variety of performances throughout the year, and often features big-name actors and directors.
12.4 Miles
87%
4745 votes
3400 W Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA 91505
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The small Warner Bros. Studios VIP Tours allow a maximum of 12 people per tour. Visitors are able to tour backlot streets, sets, craft shops, sound prods, and a variety of other movie sites at Warner Bros. Studios.
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Rowley Park is a large, neighborhood park with a basketball court and skating plaza. The park has four baseball diamonds, four tennis courts, a multipurpose building, and shady areas for picnics or lounging.
12.4 Miles
An outlining community of Los Angeles, Lawndale is home to many public parks and outdoor spaces. This includes the Alondra Community Regional Park with a pool, splash pad and skating facilities.
12.5 Miles
Sky High Sports is a trampoline fun center that also features fitness and group events. Custom dodgeball courts are offered, as well as aerobics classes and a complete Italian restaurant is located on site.
12.5 Miles
With a large open field, William Green Park offers ample space for kids to run, jump and play. The park is also equipped with a variety of playground equipment including swings and slides.
12.6 Miles
74%
23 votes
23400 Park Sorrento, Calabasas, CA 91302
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A recreation and fitness facility, the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center offers a variety of amenities. The facility has exercise and fitness rooms and equipment, aquatic areas, tennis courts, and a spa.
12.6 Miles
88%
48 votes
5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
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Featuring a bandshell, Warner Center Park is home to free weekend concerts during the summer months. The park also has a covered children's play structure and a walking track as well as picnic tables and benches.