Best Things to Do in Santa Monica
40 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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California Heritage Museum
California Heritage Museum is an attraction located in Ocean Park.
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Mosaic Tile House
Mosaic Tile House is an attraction located in the neighborhood of Venice.
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Museum of Flying
The Museum of Flying showcases aviation history with a focus on Donald Douglas and the Douglas Aircraft Company. It opened its new facility in 2012 after closing in 2002.
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Pacific Park
Pacific Park is an oceanfront amusement park in Downtown Santa Monica, featuring twelve rides including a solar‑powered ferris wheel and a roller coaster.
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Eames House
The Eames House sits on 203 North Chautauqua Boulevard in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles. Built in 1949 by Charles and Ray Eames, it now serves as a historic house museum run by the Eames Foundation.
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Santa Monica Pier
The Santa Monica Pier stands at the foot of Colorado Avenue in Downtown Santa Monica, offering a small amusement park and fishing spots.
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Bruce Lurie Gallery
Bruce Lurie Gallery is a local attraction located in Pacific Palisades.
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Case Study House #9
Case Study House #9 is an architectural attraction located in Pacific Palisades.
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Longboard Dancing Plaza
Longboard Dancing Plaza is a public attraction located in the Ocean Park neighborhood.
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Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney Boulevard is an attraction on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice.
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Benjamin Creme Museum
Benjamin Creme Museum is an attraction located in the Sawtelle neighborhood.
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Breakdance Showdown
Breakdance Showdown is an attraction in Downtown Santa Monica where visitors can watch live breakdance performances.
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Ernie Wolfe Gallery
Ernie Wolfe Gallery in Sawtelle showcases contemporary art from local and international artists.
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Inkie's Scrambler
Inkie's Scrambler is an interactive experience located in Downtown Santa Monica.
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Inspiration Point
Inspiration Point is a public attraction located in the Riviera neighborhood.
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Kuruvungna Springs Cultural Center and Museum
Kuruvungna Springs Cultural Center and Museum is located in the Sawtelle neighborhood.
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Ocean Front Walk
Ocean Front Walk is a popular attraction located in the Venice Canal Historic District.
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Original Muscle Beach
Original Muscle Beach is an attraction located in Downtown Santa Monica.
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Photography Gallery
Photography Gallery is an attraction located in the Ocean Park neighborhood.
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Ten Women Gallery
Ten Women Gallery is an attraction located in the Ocean Park neighborhood.
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Venice Fishing Pier
Venice Fishing Pier is an attraction located in the Venice Canal Historic District.
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Venice Graffiti Walls
Venice Graffiti Walls is an attraction located in the Venice Canal Historic District.
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Venice pride flag lifeguard tower
Venice pride flag lifeguard tower is an attraction located in the Venice neighborhood.
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fresh prince of bel air
The fresh prince of bel air attraction is located in the Brentwood Park neighborhood.