- 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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For just fifty cents, you can ride Angels Flight Railway. Two different funiculars dating back to the early twentieth century provide a glance into the history of transportation.
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Some people miss the Downtown Historic District of LA when they visit. Take a look to see chic, urban residences and many sleek skyscrapers.
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A tribute to the filmmaker and cartoonist Walt Disney, the Walt Disney Concert Hall is known as much for its architecture as it is the concerts and events held at this venue.
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With panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Corral Canyon Park is a trail head that leads visitors through the Santa Monica Mountains. From the trail, visitors can view native plant life and animals like lizards.
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The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is a collection of buildings and shops in downtown LA. A nice place to stop and have a drink.
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Los Angeles Opera shows both classics and modern operas in its high tech building. Program is available online.
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Pickwick Gardens is a complex that features a bowling alley, ice rink, and conference center. The ice rink is a available for public skating sessions and the bowling alley also has an arcade.
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Part of the multifaceted Pickwick Gardens complex, Pickwick Bowl is a retro styled classic bowling alley that offers open bowling as well as league and tournament play. The alley also offers food and beverages for sale.
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Owned and operated by the City of Gardena, the Primm Memorial Pool offers open swimming as well as swimming lessons for students of all ages and experience levels. The pool also offers water aerobics classes.
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Architecture Tours LA gives an overview of the most interesting architecture in the city. Tours can be customized upon request.