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What to do
Looking for things to do in Santa Monica? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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U.S. Route 66
4.8
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90 Reviews
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Santa Monica State Beach
4.6
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590 Reviews
Beaches and shores
Night view
CA-1
4.8
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499 Reviews
Night view
Third Street Promenade
4.7
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17 Reviews
Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Santa Monica, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Regent Santa Monica Beach
4.8
/5
83 Reviews
Hilton Santa Monica
4.5
/5
242 Reviews
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Santa Monica
4.3
/5
57 Reviews
Viceroy Santa Monica
4.4
/5
120 Reviews
Santa Monica Pier Apartments
4.0
/5
5 Reviews
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Monica
4.1
/5
50 Reviews
Hotel Carmel Santa Monica
4.3
/5
76 Reviews
Sandbourne Santa Monica, Autograph Collection
4.4
/5
111 Reviews
The Pierside Santa Monica
4.4
/5
130 Reviews
Days Inn by Wyndham Santa Monica
3.7
/5
130 Reviews
Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts
4.4
/5
71 Reviews
Shutters on the Beach
4.7
/5
106 Reviews
What to eat
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Citrin Restaurant
4.0
/5
6 Reviews
Fusion cuisine
Avg. SGD219/person
MÉLISSE
4.6
/5
18 Reviews
Western cuisine
Prime location
Avg. SGD391/person
Orla by Michael Mina
4.4
/5
10 Reviews
Fusion cuisine
Avg. SGD139/person
The Lobster
4.1
/5
35 Reviews
Seafood
Terrace
Avg. SGD133/person
Rustic Canyon
4.7
/5
10 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. SGD66/person
Meat On Ocean
4.0
/5
4 Reviews
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Sunset
Avg. SGD66/person
Santa Monica Seafood Market & Cafe
4.0
/5
20 Reviews
Seafood
Avg. SGD73/person
Perry's Café & Beach Rentals - Santa Monica 2400
4.3
/5
7 Reviews
Coffee shop
Avg. SGD20/person
Cora's Coffee Shoppe
4.1
/5
7 Reviews
Latin American cuisine
Avg. SGD25/person
Joe's Pizza
4.5
/5
6 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. SGD13/person
Barney’s Beanery
4.1
/5
7 Reviews
Quick bites
Avg. SGD15/person
Back on the Beach Cafe
4.4
/5
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Quick bites
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Venice Beach
4.3
/5
150 Reviews
Beaches and shores
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The Getty
4.7
/5
550 Reviews
Themed exhibition halls
Night view
The Getty Villa
4.8
/5
62 Reviews
Rodeo Dr
4.3
/5
111 Reviews
Petersen Automotive Museum
4.2
/5
65 Reviews
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
4.9
/5
7 Reviews
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
4.7
/5
203 Reviews
Themed exhibition halls
Night view
Sunset Blvd
4.2
/5
180 Reviews
Madame Tussauds Hollywood
4.4
/5
188 Reviews
Themed exhibition halls
Night view
TCL Chinese Theatre
4.6
/5
237 Reviews
Historic landmark
Dolby Theatre
4.4
/5
211 Reviews
Performances
Ovation Hollywood
4.9
/5
54 Reviews
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Universal Studios Hollywood
4.8
/5
8,212 Reviews
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Disneyland Park California
4.7
/5
2,297 Reviews
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USS Midway Museum
4.7
/5
1,680 Reviews
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
4.6
/5
202 Reviews
Science & technology museums
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4.6
/5
764 Reviews
Zoos & aquariums
LEGOLAND California
4.7
/5
322 Reviews
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San Diego Zoo
4.5
/5
201 Reviews
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Zoos & aquariums
Aquarium of the Pacific
4.4
/5
110 Reviews
Zoos & aquariums
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
4.7
/5
85 Reviews
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Six Flags Magic Mountain
4.8
/5
192 Reviews
Amusement parks
Knott's Berry Farm
4.5
/5
67 Reviews
Amusement parks
Los Angeles Zoo
4.4
/5
82 Reviews
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Popular Luxury Hotels Near Santa Monica
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The Beverly Hills Hotel - Dorchester Collection
9.7
/5
79 Reviews
Rosewood Miramar Beach
9.4
/5
52 Reviews
Hotel Bel-Air - Dorchester Collection
9.6
/5
43 Reviews
The Peninsula Beverly Hills
9.1
/5
126 Reviews
Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills, A Four Seasons Hotel
9.2
/5
122 Reviews
The Maybourne Beverly Hills, Maybourne Hotel Collection
9.6
/5
113 Reviews
The Resort at Pelican Hill
9.5
/5
114 Reviews
Montage Laguna Beach
9.1
/5
103 Reviews
El Encanto, Santa Barbara
9.3
/5
70 Reviews
Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa
9.6
/5
50 Reviews
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Disneyland Hotel
8.9
/5
50 Reviews
Legoland Castle Hotel
8.4
/5
46 Reviews
Omni la Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
8.4
/5
103 Reviews
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
9.3
/5
134 Reviews
Terranea Resort
9.2
/5
113 Reviews
The Waterfront Beach Resort, A Hilton Hotel
9.0
/5
106 Reviews
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa
9.1
/5
116 Reviews
Ojai Valley Inn
9.3
/5
102 Reviews
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
9.2
/5
94 Reviews
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
8.3
/5
123 Reviews
Park Hyatt Aviara
9.3
/5
67 Reviews
Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa
9.6
/5
50 Reviews
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The Surfrider Malibu
8.8
/5
102 Reviews
Terranea Resort
9.2
/5
113 Reviews
Calamigos Guest Ranch and Beach Club
9.3
/5
52 Reviews
Balboa Bay Resort
9.0
/5
107 Reviews
VEA Newport Beach, a Marriott Resort & Spa
9.6
/5
134 Reviews
The Resort at Pelican Hill
9.5
/5
114 Reviews
Marriott's Newport Coast Villas
9.1
/5
110 Reviews
Montage Laguna Beach
9.1
/5
103 Reviews
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
9.2
/5
94 Reviews
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas
8.9
/5
106 Reviews
Park Hyatt Aviara
9.3
/5
67 Reviews
L'Auberge Del Mar Resort and Spa
8.8
/5
97 Reviews
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Hotel Bel-Air - Dorchester Collection
9.6
/5
43 Reviews
Fairmont Century Plaza Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
9.1
/5
55 Reviews
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
9.0
/5
89 Reviews
Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
9.3
/5
47 Reviews
The Charlie West Hollywood
9.5
/5
58 Reviews
The Langham Huntington Pasadena, Los Angeles
8.6
/5
97 Reviews
Fox & Swan Chalet
9.8
/5
14 Reviews
The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego
8.8
/5
113 Reviews
Pendry San Diego
9.1
/5
106 Reviews
The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage
9.0
/5
110 Reviews
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The Maybourne Beverly Hills, Maybourne Hotel Collection
9.6
/5
113 Reviews
L Ermitage Beverly Hills
9.4
/5
124 Reviews
Kimpton La Peer West Hollywood
8.5
/5
104 Reviews
SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills
8.0
/5
53 Reviews
Sunset Marquis Hotel
9.1
/5
107 Reviews
1 Hotel West Hollywood
8.0
/5
118 Reviews
The Sun Rose West Hollywood
8.9
/5
113 Reviews
Silver Lake Pool & Inn
8.9
/5
102 Reviews
The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles
8.8
/5
62 Reviews
Downtown Los Angeles Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
9.0
/5
108 Reviews
Conrad Los Angeles
9.3
/5
240 Reviews
Hotel Californian
9.2
/5
106 Reviews
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The Peninsula Beverly Hills
9.1
/5
126 Reviews
Conrad Los Angeles
9.3
/5
240 Reviews
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
9.3
/5
109 Reviews
La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club
8.7
/5
101 Reviews
Pendry San Diego
9.1
/5
106 Reviews
Hotel del Coronado
8.5
/5
112 Reviews
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The Resort at Pelican Hill
9.5
/5
114 Reviews
Montage Laguna Beach
9.1
/5
103 Reviews
Omni la Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
8.4
/5
103 Reviews
La Quinta Resort & Club, Curio Collection by Hilton
9.0
/5
107 Reviews
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The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey
8.9
/5
137 Reviews
Fairmont Century Plaza Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
9.1
/5
55 Reviews
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
9.0
/5
89 Reviews
L Ermitage Beverly Hills
9.4
/5
124 Reviews
Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
9.3
/5
47 Reviews
The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills
9.0
/5
85 Reviews
1 Hotel West Hollywood
8.0
/5
118 Reviews
Chateau Marmont
8.8
/5
40 Reviews
Malibu Beach Inn
9.4
/5
88 Reviews
The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles
8.8
/5
62 Reviews
Terranea Resort
9.2
/5
113 Reviews
Calamigos Guest Ranch and Beach Club
9.3
/5
52 Reviews
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Popular Types of Attractions in Santa Monica
Exhibitions & events
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Concerts
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Performances
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Exhibitions
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Nature and wildlife
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Natural scenery
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Beaches and shores
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Mountain climbing
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Historical attractions
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Sightseeing tours
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Night view
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Boat tour
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Sightseeing bus
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Cultural institutions
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Themed exhibition halls
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Museums
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Science & technology museums
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Leisure activities
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Farms and pastures
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Camping and campsites
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Spa/massage
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Outdoor activities
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Mountain climbing
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Shooting
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Cycling
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Parks
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Water sports
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Surfing
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Rafting
Popular Attractions in Santa Monica
Harlow Gold
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Santa Monica Pier
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Bergamot Station Arts Center
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Virginia Avenue Park
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Ladaa Retreat
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Solas Skin Care
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Jonathan Club
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Santa Monica Flyers
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Art Client Services
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Craig Krull Gallery
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Beach Yoga SoCal
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Frumkin/Duval Gallery
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bG Gallery
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Pico Branch Library
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Memorial Park
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City Wander Walks LA
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Santa Monica History Museum
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Westside Comedy Theater
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Lyon Hair
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Crescent Bay Park
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Santa Monica 66 - End of the Trail
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WIRED Golf Club
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Corsair Field
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