What to do and see in Santa Monica, California (CA): The Best Outdoor Activities

Santa Monica's 1st all electric bicycle guided tour (maximum of 5 riders per guide) along the beach thru the Venice Canals. See sights where tour buses and cars can't take you. Let the electric bikes take you further than you thought you'd go in this 2 1/2 to 3 hour adventure. Pedal...or Not.

The Legends Beach Bike Tour is led by a fabulous legends guide, you will see where surfing, skateboarding and beach volleyball were born. You will visit the nearly 100 year-old Santa Monica Pier, ride along Santa Monica Beach, pedal past homes of Hollywood's biggest stars and cruise through eclectic Venice stopping at Muscle Beach, the Venice canals and other points of interest to take photos, shop and enjoy the Southern California beach scene. Your guide will also share with you useful tips about what to do and see in Santa Monica and Venice. If you have two legs and can ride a bike, you can do our tour. We ride at a nice, relaxed pace, there are no hills and we make stops every few hundred yards at points of interest along the way. We ride mainly on bike paths and boardwalks and alleyways and through parks, so just pedal and enjoy the ride!

Did the surfbug bite? Learn how to surf in Los Angeles. The Surfbug offers the best and highest rated surf lessons in all of Los Angeles.

Dial Jones Tennis Academy (DJTA) Facilities are located in Santa Monica's beautiful west side. Ocean Park located along the shores of Santa Monica Beach, one can feel ocean breezes and relax in a stress-free environment. Reed Park is just blocks from the active Promenade with its boutique shops, movie houses and cafes. DJTA locations also include Chelan and Manson Washington. Dial Jones Tennis Academy offers private lessons to all ages and levels from beginner to tournament level. We also provide Family packages. You and your family can take a lesson together for one flat rate. Our instructors at the Academy are all USPTA & PTR elite certified professionals and truly love what they do. Our pro's will help you take your game to the next level.. and making sure you have a great time doing it!. Dial Jones Tennis Academy offers you more than just classes. We connect you to players and events all over the west side and help you take tennis from being a hobby to part of your lifestyle!

Breeze is a public bike share program brought to you by the City of Santa Monica and built to empower personal mobility, heighten livability, augment existing transit, stimulate economic growth, and promote an active and healthy lifestyle for residents and visitors in Santa Monica.

We are located in trendy Santa Monica & Venice Beach. If you are looking for the best way to spend a day in Santa Monica look no further than with us. We accommodate your sightseeing adventure via electric bike tours of Santa Monica, Venice beach and marina del Rey as well as rentals for you to cruise the bike path to hermosa beach or visit the trendy local areas of Santa Monica & Venice Beach.

We offer surf lessons and ocean swim training for kids and adults year-round at Santa Monica Beach, Venice Beach and Zuma Beach in Malibu. First-timers, beginners and more experienced levels are all welcome. It's our goal that you learn to stand up and ride the wave, but also that you feel comfortable being in the water and become knowledgeable about ocean conditions. We firmly believe that the more you understand the ocean and waves, the better surfing and ocean swimming experience you'll have!

Hi there! This is Michelle, the owner of Joy Ride. I'm super proud of my business and my staff and I really enjoy what we do! Our services include Bike Tours, Beach Service and Bike and Beach Equipment Rentals. We're all local Santa Monica residents and our number one goal is to provide a constant five star experience. Hope to see you at the beach!

Poseidon Paddle and Surf is Santa Monica's hub for Surf and Stand Up Paddle (SUP) lessons and rentals. In addition to Lessons and Rentals Poseidon is a full service surf shop selling swimwear, apparel, surfboards, paddle boards as well as beach accessories such as sunscreen, sunglasses, towels, etc. Poseidon's Surf and Paddle Board lessons are available daily. Please call to book your lesson!

We are true purveyors of professional surf lessons! For two hours, we give you the ultimate SoCal experience of surfing. We provide surfboards, wetsuits, and certified surf instructors for all ages and levels of ability.