Things to Do

Things to Do in Santa Monica, California

There are 78 attractions in Santa Monica, California. Hollywood Sign, iconic hillside sign symbolizing the american film industry, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Hollywood Sign
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Hollywood Sign
Iconic hillside sign symbolizing the American film industry
Monument
Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Hollywood Walk of Fame
Famous Hollywood sidewalk honoring entertainment industry figures
Monument
Universal Studios Hollywood
3
Universal Studios Hollywood
Movie studio and theme park with studio tours
Amusement Park
Six Flags Magic Mountain
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Six Flags Magic Mountain
Southern California theme park famous for numerous roller coasters
Amusement Park
J. Paul Getty Museum
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J. Paul Getty Museum
Art museum in Los Angeles with European paintings
Museum
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Large Los Angeles art museum with diverse global collections
Museum
Getty Center
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Getty Center
Hilltop museum complex with modern art and gardens
Museum
Getty Villa
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Getty Villa
Museum of ancient Mediterranean art and antiquities
Museum
Museum of Tolerance
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Museum of Tolerance
Museum addressing intolerance, human rights, and Holocaust education
Museum
Holocaust Museum LA
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Holocaust Museum LA
Museum documenting the Holocaust through survivor testimonies
Museum
Crypto.com Arena
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Crypto.com Arena
Major Los Angeles indoor arena for sports and concerts
Stadium
San Fernando Valley
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San Fernando Valley
Los Angeles valley region with residential and studios
Valley
U.S. Bank Tower (Los Angeles)
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U.S. Bank Tower (Los Angeles)
Los Angeles skyscraper and Downtown landmark
Building
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
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Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Historic Los Angeles stadium, Olympic and USC venue
Stadium
SoFi Stadium
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SoFi Stadium
Modern Los Angeles-area stadium hosting NFL and concerts
Stadium
Grauman's Chinese Theatre
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Grauman's Chinese Theatre
Historic Hollywood movie palace with iconic forecourt
Theater
RMS Queen Mary
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RMS Queen Mary
Retired ocean liner docked in Long Beach, museum hotel
Museum
Hollywood Boulevard
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Hollywood Boulevard
LA street famous for the Walk of Fame.
Stream
La Brea Tar Pits
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La Brea Tar Pits
Urban fossil site with asphalt seep preserving Pleistocene fossils
Park
Dodger Stadium
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Dodger Stadium
Major Los Angeles baseball stadium, home of Dodgers
Stadium
Dignity Health Sports Park
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Dignity Health Sports Park
Southern California sports complex with soccer and tennis facilities
Stadium
Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale, California)
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Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale, California)
Large Glendale memorial park cemetery with celebrity graves
Cemetery
Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
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Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
Contemporary art museum in Los Angeles, modern collections
Museum
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
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The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Research library, art museum, and gardens in Pasadena
Museum
Aon Center (Los Angeles)
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Aon Center (Los Angeles)
Downtown Los Angeles skyscraper formerly First Interstate Tower
Palace
Mulholland Drive
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Mulholland Drive
Scenic Los Angeles road with city and canyon views
Road
Norton Simon Museum
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Norton Simon Museum
Pasadena museum housing European and Asian art collections
Museum
Walt Disney Studios (Burbank)
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Walt Disney Studios (Burbank)
Major film and television studio complex, Disney headquarters
Area
Los Angeles Zoo
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Los Angeles Zoo
Urban zoo in Griffith Park housing diverse species
Park
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
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Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
Modern cathedral and archdiocese seat in downtown Los Angeles
Church
Griffith Park
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Griffith Park
Large Los Angeles park with hiking trails and observatory
Park
Lake Sherwood, California
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Lake Sherwood, California
Gated lakeside community and reservoir in Southern California
Reservoir
Petersen Automotive Museum
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Petersen Automotive Museum
Los Angeles museum showcasing historic and exotic automobiles
Museum
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
Presidential library and museum housing Reagan archives
Monument
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
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Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
Major Los Angeles concert and opera hall
Theater
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
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Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Large natural history museum notable for dinosaur exhibits
Museum
Mount Lee
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Mount Lee
Griffith Park peak crowned by the Hollywood Sign
Mountain
Hammer Museum
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Hammer Museum
University art museum in Los Angeles with contemporary collections
Museum
Watts Towers
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Watts Towers
Folk-art steel-and-mortar towers built by Simon Rodia
Park
Angels Flight
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Angels Flight
Historic downtown Los Angeles funicular railway
Area
Television City
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Television City
Television production complex in Los Angeles
Area
Terminal Island
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Terminal Island
Industrial Los Angeles island serving port facilities
Island
Angelus Temple
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Angelus Temple
Historic Los Angeles church and Pentecostal headquarters
Church
Wilshire Boulevard Temple
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Wilshire Boulevard Temple
Historic Los Angeles synagogue with ornate Beaux-Arts architecture
Synagogue
Aquarium of the Pacific
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Aquarium of the Pacific
Large public aquarium in Long Beach, California
Museum
MacArthur Park
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MacArthur Park
Historic Los Angeles park with a central lake
Park
Memorial Park station
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Memorial Park station
Light rail station serving Pasadena's Memorial Park area
Park
Santa Monica State Beach
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Santa Monica State Beach
Wide sandy beach in Los Angeles County
Park
Heritage Square station
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Heritage Square station
Light rail station serving the Heritage Square area
Park
Japanese American National Museum
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Japanese American National Museum
Museum documenting Japanese American history and cultural heritage
Museum
Korean Bell of Friendship
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Korean Bell of Friendship
Large ceremonial bell symbolizing Korea–US friendship
Monument
Malibu Creek State Park
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Malibu Creek State Park
Popular Los Angeles park with hiking and filming locations
Park
California African American Museum
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California African American Museum
Museum devoted to African American art and history
Museum
Dedeaux Field
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Dedeaux Field
University baseball stadium at USC, Los Angeles
Park
Descanso Gardens
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Descanso Gardens
Botanical garden in Los Angeles with camellia collections
Park
Exposition Park (urban park)
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Exposition Park (urban park)
Large urban park housing museums and sports venues
Park
Hollywood Wax Museum
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Hollywood Wax Museum
Celebrity wax museum attraction on Hollywood Boulevard
Museum
Los Angeles State Historic Park
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Los Angeles State Historic Park
Urban historic park preserving early Los Angeles railways
Park
Marineland of the Pacific
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Marineland of the Pacific
Former oceanarium and marine theme park in California
Park
Pershing Square (Los Angeles)
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Pershing Square (Los Angeles)
Urban plaza and green space in downtown LA
Park
Runyon Canyon Park
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Runyon Canyon Park
Popular Los Angeles hiking park with skyline views
Park
Chinese American Museum
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Chinese American Museum
Museum documenting Chinese-American history in Los Angeles
Museum
Leimert Park, Los Angeles
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Leimert Park, Los Angeles
Los Angeles neighborhood and hub for African-American arts
Park
Pico-Union, Los Angeles
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Pico-Union, Los Angeles
Dense Los Angeles neighborhood with diverse immigrant communities
Park
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South Park, Los Angeles
Downtown Los Angeles neighborhood and mixed-use district
Park
Venice Beach, California
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Venice Beach, California
Iconic Los Angeles beachfront with boardwalk and street performers
Park
Vermont Square, Los Angeles
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Vermont Square, Los Angeles
Los Angeles neighborhood with historic cultural landmarks
Park
Hollywood Heritage Museum
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Hollywood Heritage Museum
Museum preserving Hollywood's early film history and artifacts
Museum
Lomita Railroad Museum
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Lomita Railroad Museum
Small railroad museum exhibiting historic Southern California trains
Museum
Long Beach Museum of Art
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Long Beach Museum of Art
Coastal art museum focusing on California and contemporary art
Museum
Travel Town Museum
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Travel Town Museum
Outdoor museum exhibiting historic locomotives and railcars
Museum
USC Pacific Asia Museum
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USC Pacific Asia Museum
Museum focusing on Asian and Pacific art collections
Museum
Los Angeles Maritime Museum
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Los Angeles Maritime Museum
Museum of Los Angeles maritime history and vessels
Museum
Museum of Flying
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Museum of Flying
Aviation museum at Santa Monica Airport with historic aircraft
Museum
Museum of Latin American Art
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Museum of Latin American Art
Contemporary museum devoted to Latin American and Latino art
Museum
Southwest Museum of the American Indian
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Southwest Museum of the American Indian
Museum of Native American art and cultural history
Museum
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Pasadena Museum of California Art
Museum dedicated to California art and design
Museum
San Pedro Escarpment
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San Pedro Escarpment
Coastal escarpment in southern California
Cliff