things to do in Santa Monica, CA

Search for Pacific marine life with Aquarium of the Pacific educators

Discover the craft of filmmaking at the museum established by the Academy behind the Oscars

Explore the darker side of medieval history with audio commentary and a ghost hunting experience

Explore dinosaurs, gemstones, and the natural history of Los Angeles

Explore rare artifacts and curious creations at your own pace

Solve Dr. X’s beginner puzzle chamber before time runs out

Solve Dr. X's experiments before the doctor returns

Escape Dr. X's office in an intermediate-to-advanced challenge

A gentle introduction to horseback riding at your child's pace

Share a downtown holiday tradition with skate rental included

Learn to harness the wind, from land practice to riding on the water

Build your kite-handling foundation with private beginner instruction

Develop your waterstarts and upwind technique with one-to-one coaching

Learn to kitesurf with equipment included

Take your kite control further with private instruction

See Hollywood after dark with live commentary and city views from Griffith Observatory

Get hands-on with scented slime and create your own custom blend

Bring your child along for a ride

Get rolling with seven gears

Explore Long Beach on wheels without bringing your own skates

Get rolling without bringing your own skates

Get rolling without bringing your own skates

Take the helm for a flexible day on Santa Monica Bay

Unwind on the water with your own electric boat