- 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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A popular destination not only for surfers but also for stand up paddle boarders, Surfer's Point at Seaside Park is a rocky, slim stretch of beach with steady and reliable waves.
49.1 Miles
Yanks Air Museum houses exhibits dedicated to American aircraft and artifacts, including those from World War II. Supervised public access is permitted to the restoration hangar, where historic aircraft in the process of being restored can be viewed.
49.2 Miles
Orange County Great Park has a carousel and a number of other attractions for children. A place to spend some time with the family.
49.2 Miles
Labyrinth Winery offers a wide variety of quality wines with their Chardonnay and Cabernet being more popular choices. The place is dog-friendly and the tasting room is comfortable and well-maintained. The service is prompt and the hosts are very friendly having good knowledge about their wines.
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Wine connoisseurs love venturing the Ventura County Wine Trail. Along the way, guests will find a selection of wineries, all presenting different varietals, as well as many options for dining, lodging and entertainment.
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The Ventura Theatre is a live music venue that hosts a wide variety of performers from various musical genres. The venue is also available for rentals for parties, banquets, and events of various sizes and kinds.
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Century Theatres is a movie theater that offers free weekly concessions, IMAX movie showings, RealD 3D technology, and cinearts. The theatre is also available to rent for private birthday parties and movie showings.
49.3 Miles
El Rancho Escondido is on the Catalina Island in Avalon and it is one of its most important attractions. The place is still an actual working ranch that besides the breeding of Arabian horses also hosts a Saddle room, a medals exhibit and also offer tours of the ranch.
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Ventura County Museum of History & Art
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At the Venture County Museum of History & Art, visitors have the chance to view the site's rotating collections and attend family, summer, and other educational events. The location also features a museum store for guests seeking souvenirs.
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At The Wine Rack, visitors can sample up to three reds and three whites for each flight. The lounge hosts live entertainment from local musicians and comedians on weekends and week nights.