- 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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Glenoaks Park is a 2.2 acre park offering several recreational amenities. Visitors will find a basketball court, playground, tennis courts, volleyball court, wading pool, and picnic areas. The park also maintains a clubhouse which is available for special events.
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Located on a 625-acre cross-mountain wildlife corridor, Sage Ranch Park features native grasses, meadows full of wildflowers, sandstone formations and oak woodlands. It has a 2.6-mile loop trail, a campground, picnic areas and nature views.
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Anderson Park is home to an emerging favorite American pastime, disc golf. The park features 9 baskets and features several obstacles, including wooded areas and hills, and is well lit for prime night play.
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Mills Memorial Park is a family-friendly community park in Carson. The park features a wide array of amenities including picnic areas, large grassy fields, BBQ Pits, basketball courts and a children's playground.
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Westward Beach
Westward Beach Drive and Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA
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Westward Beach is popular with surfers who often find one of the heaviest beach breaks here in the Southern California area. The beach is also popular for swimming, surfing, whale watching, scuba diving and fishing.
18.6 Miles
Point Dume Nature Preserve begins as a trail and ascends to a coastal bluff sand dune that offers views of the bay, coast, mountains and islands. A viewing platform and beach are accessible via a boardwalk and stairway respectively.
18.7 Miles
For those interested in police history, the Los Angeles Police Museum is an interesting stop. You should get a guide in order to get the most out of the exhibit.
18.7 Miles
Situated in the Verdugo Mountains, Beaudry Loop Hike takes visitors to the peak of the mountains at 2,656 feet high. The summit provides panoramic views of the surrounding hills and city below.
18.8 Miles
21830 Recreation Road, Carson, CA 90745
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Go Kart World is an amusement park that consists of six go kart tracks to accommodate all ages and skill levels. They also have a large arcade, and food is available in the snack bar and vending machines.
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With 5 acres of play space, guests can't help but to be active at Carriage Crest Park. The park is equipped with a convenient parking lot, play area, lighted court and ball diamond, and a picnic area.