- 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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Liberty Park is a public park with 6.4 developed acres of open grass and amenities. There is an activity building on site as well as barbecues, basketball courts, skate park and a children's play area.
34.2 Miles
The Maverick Theater hosts a variety of performances for guests to enjoy, including Long Day's Journey into Night, the Night of the Living Dead, and Plan 9 from Outer Space. The theater's design was inspired by Disney's Tomorrowland and California Adventure's Hollywood.
34.2 Miles
Built in 1930, the 1300-seat Plummer Auditorium hosts community theatrical productions and cultural programs. It is home to the Fullerton Civic Light Opera, the Orange County Theater Organ Society, school district events, and is also available for rent.
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9741 Chapman Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92841
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A 16-screen movie theater, Regal Garden Grove Stadium 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, a party room and a concession area with food and drinks.
34.2 Miles
14140 All American Way, Westminster, CA 92683
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The Rose Center Theater, whose venue features glass-enclosed lobbies and VIP boxes, hosts theatrical performances throughout the year. The location provides young local artists with the opportunity to perform and develop their acting skills.
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2350 San Gabriel Cyn Road, Azusa, CA 91702
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Offering boarding and training services, Rainbow Canyon Ranch Riding Academy features horse shows for visitors to attend. The ranch has a riding school where students can learn basics skills such as grooming and horseback riding.
34.2 Miles
Accessible by a dirt trail, Tunnels to Nowhere is a secluded, mountainside tunnel that hikers and other urban explorers can visit. The hike is approximately two hours long and is uphill.
34.3 Miles
The Bridge to Nowhere is a famous stopping point in California which runs over the San Gabriel River. It originally did have a road leading to the bridge in the 1930s, but the road was washed away in 1938 which resulted in the name of the Bridge to Nowhere.
34.3 Miles
Well manicured and maintained, Arovista Park offers space for a number of outdoor activities. Amenities include barbecue and picnic areas, a playground, baseball diamond, athletic fields, ball courts, concession stand and a performance amphitheater.
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A volleyball training facility for players of all levels, the Brea Volleyball Academy offers group workshops and clinics that focus on a variety of different skills, as well as club teams with open tryouts.