- 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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Guitarist teaches students of all ages and abilities tricks that professional guitarists use, customizing lessons to each student
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645 votes
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The Viper Room
8852 Sunset Blvd. at Laherty, West Hollywood, CA 90069
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With Johnny Depp as one of its former owners, The Viper Room today functions as a local music venue hosting shows of diverse genres including, punk rock, metal and alternative rock.
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A famous street located in the Hollywood District in Los Angeles, Hollywood Boulevard was renovated in 2006. The street features the Hollywood Walk of Fame, shops, restaurants, and theaters.
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Designer Archives has a wide selection of women's designer clothing in Los Angeles. Be prepared to pay a lot for high-quality merchandise.
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Featuring red and white wines, V Wine Room offers visitors a tasting menu with pairings like cheese, fruit, nuts, cured meats, and more. The shop also has crafted goods from local artisans available for purchase.
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6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
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Not just for car lovers, Petersen Automotive Museum, features four floors and over 300,000 square feet of automobile display space. With one floor dedicated to the history of the automobile, and another dedicated to interactive learning exhibits, there is something here for everyone.
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The Palms
8572 Santa Monica Blvd. at La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, CA
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Many famous stars have frequented The Palms Bar in West Hollywood. It has long been a popular after hours spot with a casual bar, dancing and regularly scheduled social events.
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Arc Adventure & Rock Walls offers rock wall rentals for small or large events. For those looking for an adventure at a party, corporate retreat or get together, the company offers hourly packages.
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Conveniently located at West Hollywood, the Sky Bar is a popular nightlife destination. The place offers stunning views of LA skyline especially from the pool area which is on the first floor and a good selection of cocktails. The interior is beautifully designed.
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VIP Tours of California is a full service tour operator located in Los Angeles.It offers a wide selection of sightseeing tours to Los Angeles and Anaheim
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There are plenty of camping sites and fire rings on the Point Dume State Beach & Preserve. The most popular activities include spotting California gray whales, surfing, swimming and surf fishing.