Best 328 things to do in Santa Monica, CA

Charter a private boat for narrated dolphin and whale watching

Solve paranormal clues aboard the Historic Queen Mary

Settle into a private gondola with a professional gondolier, blankets, and room for your own drinks

Cruise the Malibu coast in an open-air van with a narrated 5.5-hour route

Surf two Southern California breaks with a local guide and included gear

See top Los Angeles sights on a narrated 5.5-hour convertible bus tour

See Hollywood highlights and celebrity homes in 3.5 hours from Santa Monica

See Venice Beach, canals, and culture on a 4.5-hour guided van tour

Create individual and collaborative fluid art with your party

Cruise Santa Monica on a light, foldable Jax Rev e-bike

Cruise farther on a Jax fat tire e-bike with 1–8 hour rental options

Rent a Levy electric scooter with weekday summer deal pricing

Ride farther on a throttle-assisted fat-tire e-bike built for two

Ride a private e-bike with your group from Santa Monica to Venice highlights

Cruise Santa Monica’s coast with electric power and flexible pedaling

Join a weeknight race as crew or watch from a powerboat

Shape a private day across LA landmarks with local guidance and a Waymo ride

Throw paint, make art, and take home your creations

Create neon fluid-art canvases with your group under UV blacklight

Create neon paint art under blacklight with your group

Ride a small-frame mountain bike with suspension and disc brakes

Cruise Redondo Beach on a comfy single-speed bike

Cruise together on a tandem bike along the Redondo Beach Strand

Gather around private beach fire tables and toast s'mores at sunset.