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Santa Monica

Santa Monica is a coastal gem that perfectly blends beach vibes with urban charm. Stroll along the iconic pier, where you can enjoy rides, games, and stunning sunset views. The Third Street Promenade offers an array of shops and eateries, making it a foodie’s paradise. Plus, the city boasts beautiful beaches perfect for sunbathing or surfing. With its rich history as a popular resort town, Santa Monica invites you to relax and soak in the California sunshine.

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Santa Monica, United States

Top things to do in Santa Monica

16 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

Market
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Bergamot Station

81 reviews · Pico

Park & nature
Park & nature

Santa Monica State Beach

A wide, sandy beach ideal for swimming, sunbathing, and volleyball, with scenic views and a lively pier backdrop.

Landmark
Landmark

Annenberg Community Beach House

Public beach club with a pool, art gallery, and event spaces, offering ocean views and family-friendly activities.

Landmark
Landmark

Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome

A historic 1922 carousel building on the Santa Monica Pier, featuring a colorful wooden merry-go-round and intricate architecture.

Outdoor & fun
Outdoor & fun

Muscle Beach

An iconic outdoor gym and bodybuilding landmark near the Santa Monica Pier, famous for its muscle beach history.

Entertainment
Entertainment

Pacific Park

A family-friendly amusement park on the Santa Monica Pier with a solar-powered Ferris wheel and ocean views.

Park & nature
Park & nature

Palisades Park (Santa Monica)

A cliff-top park offering sweeping ocean views, walking paths, and a serene escape above Santa Monica Beach.

Museum
Museum

Heal the Bay Aquarium

A small aquarium dedicated to local marine life, with interactive exhibits and a focus on conservation education.

Park & nature
Park & nature

Tongva Park

A modern urban park with native gardens, a playground, and artistic water features, offering a peaceful retreat.

Neighborhood
Neighborhood

Santa Monica Place

An open-air shopping center with upscale stores, dining, and ocean views in downtown Santa Monica.

Sight
Sight

Santa Monica Camera Obscura

A historic optical device on the Santa Monica Pier that projects a live, moving image of the beach and ocean.

Museum
Museum

California Heritage Museum

A museum in a historic Victorian house showcasing California's diverse history and cultural heritage.

Museum
Museum

Museum of Flying

Explore vintage aircraft and aviation history at this museum located on the grounds of Santa Monica Airport.

Religious site
Religious site

St. Monica Catholic Church (Santa Monica, California)

Historic Catholic church that gave the city its name, featuring beautiful architecture and a peaceful atmosphere.

Neighborhood
Neighborhood

Third Street Promenade

A pedestrian-only outdoor mall with shops, restaurants, and street performers, creating a lively urban experience.

Landmark
Landmark

Santa Monica Pier

A historic pier with a vintage amusement park, an aquarium, and oceanfront dining, offering classic California seaside fun.

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