Best 230 things to do in Santa Monica, CA

Help clean the harbor on a 1-hour Sunday boat trip that supports a local charity

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

Private floating tiki bar with bartender service and craft cocktail mixers

Private tiki cruise with cocktail mixers and a live magic show

Ride a beginner-level Griffith Park e-bike route with city views

Explore petrified waterfalls, mezcal-making, and traditional mole

Hike Apoala’s canyon, swim in waterfall pools, and enjoy a local lunch

Private oceanfront horseback riding for dates, family outings, and riders of every level

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

Paddle to tide pools and explore sea caves on a guided kayak tour

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

Friday and Saturday golden-hour wine, charcuterie, and live music on the Lobby Terrace

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

Learn to surf with a 90-minute lesson in Redondo Beach

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

Design a custom resin charcuterie board souvenir with guided instruction

Reserve a resort pool daybed for two with umbrella and food-and-beverage credit