- 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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Guides lead a 3-mile tour through Will Rogers State Park and up to Inspiration Point for 360-degree views of LA and the Pacific Ocean
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The Strand, Manhattan Beach is a well known street running along Manhattan beach offering amazing views of the beach and oceanfront. Enjoy a stroll along the walkway (no bikes allowed) or the amazing beachfront architecture.
10.3 Miles
Separate from a parallel pedestrian lane, Manhattan Beach Bike Path offers great views while biking, with the beach and ocean on one side and lovely homes on the other. The trail can last over 20 miles round-trip.
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1300 Highland Ave, Ste 103, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Opened in 2011, Nikau Kai Waterman Shop is a combination sporting goods and specialty surfing store. A full apparel shop is featured, along with rentals and private and group surfing lessons.
10.3 Miles
Holly Glen Park's picnic tables and barbeque pits provide the necessary amenities for a group or family event. The location also contains a wading pool and both basketball and tennis courts.
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Glasgow Park's main attraction is its walking and hiking trail, which is 3/4ths of a mile long. Visitors of the park can also use its picnic table facilities in order to enjoy a quick snack after they've exercised.
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El Capitan Theater is reminiscent of the extravagant theaters of past centuries. Their shows are modern, while the decor is of another time.
10.4 Miles
63%
212 votes
6780 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028
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As the name suggests, Ripley's Believe or Not Mueseum has a unique and bizzare collection of Tinseltown artefacts. Open 365 days a year, the exhibits here (as many as 500) are fun and interactive.
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Urban Adventure Quest offer guided tours of West Hollywood in the form of an adventure game taking visitors through the most popular locations such as Highland Boulevard as well as some lesser known but equally remarkable locations.
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Formerly Kodak Theater, Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles is home to the Academy Awards and other prestigious shows, and utilizes cutting edge entertainment technologies. It offers guided tours that include a visit to the VIP room.
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755 votes
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Manhattan Beach
Along the Strand near Manhattan Beach Pier, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Manhattan Beach boasts a stunning coastline that is a popular destination for swimming and surfing. In addition, there are also several pedestrian and bike paths that make their way down the shore.