- 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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16.3 Miles
Situated on 14.7 acres, Lago Seco Park features baseball fields, basketball courts and a large grass area suitable for recreational activities. The park also offers a children's playground, picnic tables, paved walking paths and community gardens.
16.3 Miles
A jazz supper club, the Jax Bar & Grill is located in the basement of a 1920s era downtown building. The club features a wide array of live jazz acts, and serves a variety of food and beverage options.
16.4 Miles
Suitable for both leagues and casual bowlers, Jewel City Bowl offers 24 lanes of bowling and shoe rental. The bowling alley also serves both food and alcoholic beverages and has events such as a Sunday football tailgate party.
16.4 Miles
97%
32 votes
Forest Lake Memorial, 1712 S Glendale Avenue, Glendale, CA 91205
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The Forest Lawn Museum showcases the works of world-renowned artists as well as a variety of other exhibits, both permanent and visiting. Recent exhibits have included Legos and motorcycle collections.
16.5 Miles
96%
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Chen Art Gallery
1625 Abalone Ave, at Sunrider International, Torrance, CA 90501
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A private, non-profit art gallery, the Chen Art Gallery showcases the private collection of world renowned herbalist, Dr. Tei Fu Chen. Dr. Chen has amassed one of the largest private collections of Chinese art in the United States and presents it here for visitors to enjoy.
16.5 Miles
Spread across 31 acres, Brand Park is home to the Miss American Green Cross Statue. The park also offers hiking and biking trails, a basketball court, softball field, picnic areas, children's playground and seasonal wading pool.
16.5 Miles
Adjacent to an elementary school and community bike path, Compton Creek Natural Park was created as an environmental learning center. It features a natural habitat to attract birds and other wildlife along with a playground, amphitheater and picnic space.
16.6 Miles
Catch a concert during the summer music series at The Starlight Bowl. This well-known outdoor amphitheater seats 3,000 plus space for another 2,000 on the lawn. Guests can bring their own food and beverages.
16.6 Miles
90%
41 votes
Starts At Back of Lot Near Green Cross, Glendale, CA
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A steep mountain trail, Brand Park Hiking Trail has benches at the halfway point and is dog-friendly, but offers no shade. The trail can be tackled via a 2 mile route or a less challenging 4.5 mile paved route.
16.7 Miles
Stevenson Park offers lots of tall, shady trees, green grass, several picnic tables and two playgrounds. The park also features two baseball fields along with a snack bar during little league games and indoor basketball courts.