- 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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Learn all the basic photography skills in one class with one-on-one and class participation.
2.8 Miles
91%
34 votes
16000 block of Pacific Coast Highway, Los Angeles, CA 90272
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A great place to just relax and take in some sun rays, the Will Rogers State Beach is family friendly. From water sports to volleyball courts, this beautiful beach has activities for everyone to enjoy.
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2703 Ocean Front Walk, Los Angeles, CA 90291
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Freedom Rider's is an year-long program established by Gilad Lewandovski to help people rediscover the fun and excitement of outdoor activities and foster team-work and leadership skills in the participants. The staff is well-trained and professional.
3.2 Miles
67%
156 votes
4101 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
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One of the many beaches in Marina del Rey, Marina Beach, Mother's Beach is a small area located next to a launch location for small watercraft. Lifeguards are available and swimming is allowed, but there is no surf.
3.2 Miles
A stand up paddle boarding pro shop and instructional facility, Pro Sup Shop offers stand up paddle board rentals, lessons, and guided excursions. The shop also offers a variety of gear.
3.4 Miles
89%
18 votes
14025 Panay Way at Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
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Learn to sail the high seas at the California Sailing Academy in Marina Del Ray. The school was founded in 1964 and its captain's courses are endorsed by the United States Coast Guard.
3.4 Miles
Providing for an array of outdoor water sports, the Plains Water Sports Club offers classes, lessons and equipment rentals in rowing, kayaking and paddling. Additionally, this club offers fitness programs such as paddle board yoga.
3.5 Miles
Ballona Creek is a biking and walking pathway along a creek. Great for daytime exercise; avoid at night.
3.5 Miles
In business since 1984, Action Watersports offers a full range of outdoor and water sport gear. The store features stand up paddle boards, kayaks, surf boards, and an array of beach accessories and apparel.
3.5 Miles
100%
43 votes
14130 Marquesas Way, Ste 100, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
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Visitors can learn the basics of paddleboarding with the experienced instructors of Stand Up Paddleboarding With Wade. The lessons take place on marina and lets visitors take the boards out to the water.
3.6 Miles
68%
527 votes
13455 Maxella Avenue, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
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Featuring large and comfortable reclining seats and plenty of delicious foods and drinks to choose from, the AMC Marine 6 Dine-In Theatre is a great way to enjoy dinner and a movie at the same time.