Location: Santa Monica
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The beaches of Santa Monica attract all sorts of visitors-- don't be surprised to see families playing on the sand next to a boot-camp fitness class with a barking instructor. Visit the Santa Monica Pier, a haven of shops, restaurants, and carnival attractions (including a Ferris wheel) atop a wooden wharf. By night, the Third Street Promenade is the place to be, bustling with activity from moviegoers, party animals, and talented street performers.
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1. Ocean Park Ranch
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Private guided tours on horseback.
2. Montana Avenue
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4.5 based on 320 reviews
A great place to celebrity watch, this 10-block stretch is an eclectic mix of chic, upscale shops ranging from furniture to fashions and interspersed with cafes, coffee shops and restaurants.
Reviewed By BRRTS19 - Santa Monica, United States
cutests little street with so many unique businesses and great restaurants and must see! beautiful during the holidays too! all the lights!
3. Ocean Avenue
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4.5 based on 691 reviews
Reviewed By ghk1857
Stroll along the Pacific Palisades and gaze at the open top convertible automobiles as they drive past. Or better still, drive your own car along one of the most iconic roads in the world.
4. 26-Mile Bike Path
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4.5 based on 1,463 reviews
Starting at the Santa Monica pier, this is a popular path for biking, jogging and in-line skating along the Pacific Ocean.
Reviewed By eddiepix - Beaverton, United States
My girlfriend and I have ridden this path from Santa Monica to Redondo Beach many times...it's beautiful and exciting and along with the great proximity to the ocean, you will see some of the world's most interesting people along the way.
5. Annenberg Community Beach House
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4.5 based on 132 reviews
We miss our Beach House community and hope you and your loved ones are well. In light of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting budget crisis, the Beach House summer will be different than in years past. A notable change at the Beach House includes the pool closure through June 2021, and the Splash Pad and Playground closures until further notice. We are as heartbroken as you may be about these extended closures, and are re-imagining the Beach House as a restorative public space with recreational and cultural programming. For more information on what’s open at the Beach House and to sign up for our newsletter, visit annenbergbeachhouse.com. Please stay tuned!
Reviewed By khochajee - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This is an absolute joy. There was a need for a place with ample parking, a cafe, pool, clean bathrooms and showers for the kids, a play area and the location couldn’t be better. A wonderful addition to the Santa Monica beach
6. Shotgun House
7. L.A.'s Iconic Lifeguard Towers
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By SMOgal - Santa Monica, United States
Capable Lifeguards housed in towers save locals & tourists alike. Weak swimmers bobbing & boogie boarding visit the beach in droves.
8. Route 66 End of the Trail Sign
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By jmgLowFell - Gateshead, United Kingdom
We only had a brief stay in LA but based in nearby Marina del Rey so had a wonderful walk from there to Venice Beach and Santa Monica and of course we had to see the pier and the Route 66 sign which was extremely popular. People were literally queuing up to wait to take a photo.
9. Santa Monica Pier
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4.0 based on 18,920 reviews
This bustling wooden wharf is the place to be, with its eateries, shops, high-tech arcade, roller coaster, giant Ferris wheel and other rides, famous 1922 indoor merry-go-round and fantastic views of the bay and the mountains.
Reviewed By jacqquel - Buenos Aires, Argentina
lovely place, my fav in LA. close to Expo Line Metro. cool musicians, tasty restaurants, beautiful views of the pacific ocean, fun attractions at Pacific Park right next to the pier, souvenir shops as well. would spent hours and hours there !! would recommend you to go to 3rd st promenade afterwards :)
10. Statue "santa Monica"
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
