- 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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31550 Palos Verdes Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
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Point Vicente Lighthouse is a jewel of Rancho Palos Verde. The lighthouse is a popular piece of the towns scenery favored by tourists, locals and painters and is still in operation today.
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Offering lighted tennis courts, Arroyo Seco Park is open 7 days a week. The park features a playground and spacious picnic area with barbecue pits and a seating area making it ideal for group gatherings.
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Situated on 14.5 acres, Montrose Community Park features two baseball fields along with basketball and tennis courts. The park also offers a children's playground and grassy areas with trees and picnic tables.
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Atlantic & El Portal, Monterey Park, CA 91754
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Popular for its large cascading waterfall, Heritage Park AKA Cascades Park is a small community park that provides relaxing experiences for those who visit. Common activities at the park include taking romantic walks at night and relaxing near the waterfall.
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1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA 91754
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Located on the campus of East Los Angeles College, the ELAC Performing Arts Center hosts an array of performances, both by members of the music department and by visiting performers and groups.
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With several sports fields to choose from, Spane Park offers the community a playground, walking path, picnic area, and playground. The park also has a pond with ducks and fishing opportunities.
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A mission-driven not for profit organization, Shoestring City Ranch aims to provide urban children with opportunities to have rural experiences, either for free or for very low prices. The ranch features rescued animals and trained staff.
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31300 Palos Verdes Dr S, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
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A ten and a half acre site, Point Vicente Fishing Access, also known as Pelican Cove, features shoreline access via a trail from the parking lot. There is also a public restroom building available.
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Established in 1997, All-Star Baseball School is a friendly school designed to help baseball players improve their game. The school will work with new little league youngsters to high school students wanting to make varsity.
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Arroyo Park, 660 Stoney Drive, South Pasadena, CA 91030
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The South Pasadena Skatepark is a recreational skate park that features grinding rails, a half pipe, multiple ramps, and flat ground. The park requires participants to wear a helmet, kneepads, and elbow pads.