- 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!
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9030 Somerset Blvd, Bellflower, CA 90706
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Hollywood Sports Paintball & Airsoft Park allows guests to play both sports on actual movie sets from films such as Starship Troopers and Saving Private Ryan. Hollywood personalities also make regular appearances at the 28 acre facility.
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Besides the unique rock formations and the thrill of hiking until reaching it, El Matador Beach is popular among the photographs, whether amateur or professional, since the lighting is always perfect.
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Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
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Sleepless in Seattle at Pasadena Playhouse is a dramatic adaptation of the now-classic romantic comedy film of the 1990s. The production includes a new musical score as well as extensive choreography.
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Featuring a statue that commemorates the life of Hall of Fame baseball player Ralph Kiner, Almansor Park's tennis and basketball courts also make it a suitable athletic destination. The site also contains barbeque pits.
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Mountain bikers can shuttle to Mount Lowe and Mount Wilson aboard the Shuttle Run. Very steep, this is the safest and most convenient way to get there. This spacious van provides room for riders as well as their bikes.
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Acquired by the City of Lakewood in 1971, Cherry Cove Park is situated on three acres and features a children's playground at its center. The park offers picnic tables, shade trees and a large turf area.
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Featuring a nice playground for the kids, as well as a softball field and basketball courts, there's plenty to enjoy at Reggie J Rodriguez Park. Visitors can also sit and relax, as well as go for a walk or run.
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39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101
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The majority of seasons at the Pasadena Playhouse feature a wide range of Tony and Pulitzer award winning plays. In addition to the performances, the institution has both outreach and artistic programs.
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Laemmle Playhouse 7 is a local movie theater that specializes in showing mostly independent and foreign films that are not commonly available. Amenities at the theater include a concessions menu, matinee specials, and stadium seating in all seven auditoriums.
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Knoll Hill Dog Park offers 2 separate parts, one for large dogs and the other for small dogs. The park provides poop bags and covered trashcans. Dogs may play off leash.