Best 373 things to do in Manhattan Beach, CA

Rent a bike in Santa Monica and ride to Venice, the canals, and Marina del Rey

Pedal Santa Monica, Venice Canals, and Marina del Rey with a local guide

Ride an e-bike from Santa Monica to Venice with a guide and photo stops

Ride from Santa Monica Pier and explore West LA at your own pace

Ride Santa Monica and Venice on a private guided bike tour

Pick up a high-quality road bike and ride Santa Monica your way

Sample four frozen dessert styles on a guided Santa Monica walk

Pour, swirl, and layer paint into your own fluid-art canvas

Pour, swirl, and personalize your own fluid art bear

Throw paint, dance, and create your own canvas to take home

Create a neon canvas together with playful black-light prompts

Turn paint splatter into a shared creative date

Paint together with a Wednesday half-off second splatter session

Create neon splatter art under black light and take your canvas home

Get up close with birds of prey on a guided falconry walk (ages 5+)

Design a custom resin charcuterie board souvenir with guided instruction

Snorkel Emerald Cove’s kelp forest from Terranea’s Beach Cove

Reserve a spa cabana for 6 hours with refreshments and a dedicated server

Shoot arrows on an ocean-side range with instructor-led games

Paddle the Palos Verdes marine protected coast with a guide

Paddle the Palos Verdes coast with a guided stand-up paddle board session

Create your own painting with guided instruction at Terranea

Reserve a resort pool cabana with refreshments and a dedicated server

Paint at your own pace with a plein air kit and take your artwork home