- 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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The Fort MacArthur Museum is a historical museum dedicated to the history of the U.S. Army Base, Fort MacArthur. The history is shown through different exhibits, including those about harbor defense and Pacific Theater Campaigns, among others.
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A multi-purpose space, Pico Park has a variety of features. For indoor recreation, the park is equipped with a gymnasium and auditorium, and for outdoor activities, there are athletic fields, a playground and walking trail.
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Home to several beach towns, Los Angeles County is popular amongst tourists. It further includes the cities of Hollywood and Beverly Hills with attractions such as the Ford Theater, Universal Studios and the Hollywood Walk of Fame are here.
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6003 Pioneer Blvd., Whittier, CA 90606
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Pio Pico State Historical Park is the site of El Ranchito, a 19th cantury structure made out of sun-dried mud blocks known as adobe. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy outdoors while learning more about California history.
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556 Lake Park Drive, Simi Valley, CA 93065
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Rancho Madera Community Park is a park featuring a variety of recreational amenities, including a full size amphitheater. Attractions include a basketball court, baseball diamond, playground, tennis court, soccer field, hiking trail, and three picnic pavilions.
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Not only can Keystone Lanes guests play a traditional game of bowling, but they can also put on glow-in-the-dark necklaces on their Cosmic Bowling nights. The business also hosts karaoke and comedy night events.
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Vista Verde Park's amenities include a playground area for children and a basketball court, with triple rims and chain nets. The park also has several trees that provided a shady resting location.
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Sunseeker tours helps you see the best in Long Beach and beyond. A good tour company for those on a schedule-- Sunseeker is willing to accommodate flight schedules.
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4100 E. Donald Douglas Drive, Long Beach, CA 90808
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The Long Beach Airport is a regional airport in Long Beach, California. Its principal airlines are Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue and US Airways. Many smaller airlines also service the Long Beach Airport.