What to do in Santa Monica, CA

Activities, attractions and tours
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Santa Monica Attractions

You're ready to set course in a different direction. Always up for a brand new feat and inventive ways to get inspired, you're prepared to explore an exciting city like a pro. Up next: Santa Monica! It's not challenging to fill an itinerary, because Expedia can connect you with lots of things to do. Book your activities today, and all you'll have left to do is count the days until your getaway and imagine all the places you'll go.

  • The things to do in Santa Monica are not only top-notch, but they won't cost an arm and a leg. We have 328 things to do here, and you can make them yours beginning at £4. Book your favourite tour on Expedia for a great price, and you may still have money for a dream hotel or decadent dinner while you're visiting.
  • Santa Monica is a favourite among travellers like yourself. In fact, a good percentage of travellers can't wait for their next trip to the region to check out local hot spots and participate in the best activities. The top activities can grab the attention of even experienced explorers, and that includes savvy visitors like you. Our activities includes an impressive range of historically themed tours and opportunities for fun. With Private Standard Car: Zakynthos Airport (ZTH) that makes driving around town a piece of cake, there are tons of possibilities at your fingertips when you consider all the things you can do here at Expedia.

Our activities are the ideal way to organise your getaway. You'll need a game plan to fully explore Santa Monica, particularly when you intend to include lots of exciting activities. And it's a no-brainer that you're someone who likes to get out and about遥ou're ready to get out and have an adventure. You look forward to checking off the best activities around, and an afternoon walking through charming neighbourhoods is what you love best. Book professionally lead tours on Expedia, and you'll never get lost.


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Downtown Santa Monica

4.5/5(45 area reviews)

While you're in Downtown Santa Monica, take in top sights like Santa Monica Beach and jump on the metro at Downtown Santa Monica Station to see more of the city.

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Ocean Park

4/5(23 area reviews)

Ocean Park is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Venice Beach and Santa Monica Beach.

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Pico

While you're in Pico, take in top sights like Santa Monica Place or Third Street Promenade, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 17th Street/SMC Station or 26th Street/Bergamot Station.

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North of Wilshire

4/5(7 area reviews)

While visiting North of Wilshire, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Monica Beach and Third Street Promenade.

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North of Montana

If you're spending some time in North of Montana, Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area are top sights worth seeing.

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Mid-City

4/5(10 area reviews)

Even though there aren't top sights in Mid-City, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Santa Monica Beach. Jump on the metro at 17th Street/SMC Station to see more of the city.

Mid-City

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