- 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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44.8 Miles
Spread out over 477 acres of wilderness, the Orange County Zoo focuses on animals and plants that are native to the southwestern United States. Some of the animals on display include black bears, island foxes, coyotes and turkey vultures.
44.8 Miles
Irvine Park Pony & Horse Rides is a horse and pony ride facility that provides walking pony rides Tuesday through Sunday. The rides cost $5.00 per child and can be rented for special events.
44.8 Miles
Offering a 6,500 sqft. hard packed, blue groove track with a smooth surface and good traction, Controlled Chaos Raceway also provides classes and competitions for all RC skill levels, scoring software and an AMB transponder system for accurate scoring.
44.9 Miles
93%
186 votes
1500 N. College Ave, Claremont, CA 91711
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At the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, guests will be able to enjoy seasonal exhibits like 'Plants Interact' and John Svenson: For the Love of Wood. The location also hosts a variety of events, including Tai Chi Lifestyle, Garden Walking Club, and Yoga activities.
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76%
239 votes
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Island Cinema
999 Newport Center Drive, Fashion Island Shopping Center, Newport Beach, CA
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At the Island Cinema, film lovers can enjoy first-run movies in leather stadium seating. The location, which features a digital projection picture, offers both food and alcoholic beverages that are delivered to your seats.
44.9 Miles
86%
158 votes
8548 E Canyon View Avenue, Orange, CA 92869
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The graded roads and trails of Peters Canyon Regional Park give ample access to hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. The 340-acre park offers visitors exposure to a variety of coastal habitats, all rich in wildlife.
44.9 Miles
Featuring thirteen sports fields, Tustin Sports Park offers facilities for tennis, basketball and baseball along with open field sports like football and soccer. It has a covered playground, a picnic shelter, restroom facilities and a multi-use trail.
44.9 Miles
Situated on six acres, Rincon Park features a large grass field used for soccer along with a half basketball court. The park also offers a children's playground, picnic tables, barbeque grills and restroom facilities.
44.9 Miles
A 16-screen movie theater, Cinemark Antelope Valley Mall displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers arcade games, a party room, stadium seating and a concession area with food and drinks.
45.0 Miles
90%
389 votes
10798 Ramona Ave, Montclair, CA 91763
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Originally opened in 1956 as a single-screen drive-in, the modernized Mission Tiki Drive-in Theatre now offers four screens with first-run Hollywood movies. The venue also acts as the home to a weekly swap meet before the sun sets.