What to do in Santa Monica, CA

Activities, attractions and tours
Santa Monica showing street scenes, general coastal views and a city
Santa Monica showing general coastal views
Santa Monica
Santa Monica which includes marine life and general coastal views
Santa Monica which includes modern architecture, a playground and a city

Santa Monica Attractions

You're excited to chart a course in a different direction. Never one to shy away from broadening your horizons and inventive ways to get your kicks, you're eager to investigate an exciting destination like the expert traveller you are. Next stop: Santa Monica! It's not difficult to fill your days, because Expedia Canada can hook you up with tons of things to do. Find and book your activities today, and all that's left to do is count the days until your holiday and get excited.

  • Book your favourite day trip on Expedia Canada at a great value, and you'll still have money for a fancy hotel or luxurious meal while you're visiting. The things to do in Santa Monica are not only topnotch, but they won't bust your budget. We have 256 things to do here, and you can get them starting at just CA $3 .
  • Santa Monica is popular among adventurers similar to yourself. In fact, many travellers have been visiting Santa Monica to learn about local history and culture and explore the best things to do, and most are already thinking of return. The top things to do can grab the curiosity of even well-versed travellers, and that includes savvy visitors like you. Our collection includes an impressive variety of culturally based tours and opportunities for fun. From one-of-a kind ways to discover the best this area has to give like a City, Film Stars' Homes & Beach Tour to Santa Monica's most popular attractions like the Hollywood Explorer Pass, there is a huge selection of active options to choose from when you browse through all the things you can do here at Expedia Canada.

It takes a little planning to best get the feel for Santa Monica, especially when you want to schedule in trips to museums and outdoor activities. And we realize you're someone who likes to get out and about—you're excited to get out and have an adventure. You cannot wait to scope out the best activities around, and a quiet day exploring local neighbourhoods is always time well spent. Our activities are the best way to organize your holiday. Book professional area tours on Expedia Canada, and leave your map behind.


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What to do in Santa Monica


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Downtown Santa Monica which includes general coastal views and a sunset

Downtown Santa Monica

4.5/5(60 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.

Downtown Santa Monica
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Ocean Park

4.5/5(31 area reviews)

Popular with sunbathers, surfers, and volleyball players, Ocean Park beach offers a beachside path for joggers and bikers, while parks provide playgrounds and picnicking areas. Main Street hosts a weekly farmer's market and features boutiques and restaurants.

Ocean Park
Another great night

Pico

If you're spending time in Pico, check out sights like Santa Monica Place or Third Street Promenade and hop on the metro to see more the city at 17th Street/SMC Station or 26th Street/Bergamot Station.

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North of Wilshire

5/5(12 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in North of Wilshire, Santa Monica Beach and Third Street Promenade are top sights worth seeing.

North of Wilshire
"Love isn't complicated, people are."

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.

North of Montana
Another great night

Mid-City

4.5/5(17 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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