- 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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Founded by the Automobile Club of Southern California is the NHRA Motorsports Museum. The museum, covering over 28,000 square feet, is home to historic racing vehicles, photographic exhibits, racing memorabilia and more.
39.2 Miles
84%
19 votes
3101 W Harvard Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704
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Covering 12 acres, the Heritage Museum of Orange County preserves multiple 1890s historic buildings and houses artifacts from that time. Exhibits cover the civil rights movement, Victorian dollhouses, and a blacksmith's shop.
39.2 Miles
An equestrian facility, Rainbow Ridge Ranch offers a variety of services. The facility offers stables for rent, horseback riding, riding lessons and rider training, horse training, and longer term boarding for horses.
39.2 Miles
Open daily, Chaparral Lanes offers 48 lanes of bowling, leagues and a full-service restaurant and bar. Other amenities include pool tables, shuffle board, live music and parties for all ages.
39.3 Miles
The largest water park in southern California, Raging Waters is a 50 acre water adventure. There are steep and thrilling water slides, relaxing tropical rivers, wave simulators, and splash pads for children to have safe fun.
39.3 Miles
53%
95 votes
990 N Diamond Bar Blvd, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
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Open for walk-ins and private events, Oak Tree Lanes Bowling & Sports Bar offers 36 lanes of bowling with shoe rental. It features sports and snack bars along with redemption arcade games, pool tables and dart boards.
39.3 Miles
100%
17 votes
Clear Creek Canyon Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
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Heading eastward, Steep Canyon Trailhead takes hikers on a route with an incline grade of 25% on the ascent. The end of the trail forks into two trails, and provides a scenic vista of the surrounding hills.
39.3 Miles
Giving skaters a place to call home, Pioneer Park features a fenced skate park with a variety of ramps and obstacles to test skills. The park also has a baseball field, basketball and tennis courts, playground and barbecue area.
39.4 Miles
60%
169 votes
2800 N Main St, Ste 999, Santa Ana, CA 92705
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A movie theater multiplex, Picture Show at MainPlace shows primarily first run Hollywood movies in full digital video and surround sound. The theater offers dollar hot dogs and a variety of other concessions.
39.5 Miles
Open on weekends, Strey Cellars is a winery and tasting room with a decidedly contemporary vibe. The winery makes an array of wines, with an emphasis on red varietals, and welcomes visitors for tastings.