Best 230 things to do in Santa Monica, CA

Take-home mandala wine painting kit with glasses and wine (21+)

Paint your own mandala stone with supplies and guided instructions

Dine oceanfront at Mar’sel with winery pours and seasonal courses

Live music, oceanfront views, and cabana seating for summer evenings

Poolside daybed with food and beverage credit

Create a colorful Terranea tee with your family

Get hands-on with a snake, porcupine, or armadillo

Meet and feed animals with a biologist-led encounter

Climb a 40-foot Ponderosa Pine for forest views from the canopy

Build confidence in your form, aim, and range safety

See Los Angeles stadiums, skyline, and landmarks from the air during the 2026 World Cup

Take the Controls in a Robinson R44 Flight Lesson

Take the controls of an R44 after simulator training

A private aerial sweep of Los Angeles landmarks, coastline, and skyline

Cruise SoCal waters with a narrated dolphin and whale watch

Charter a private boat for narrated dolphin and whale watching

Solve paranormal clues aboard the Historic Queen Mary

A private traditional gondola cruise for a romantic night on the water

Customize a private Catalina day of coves, swimming and Avalon

Cruise the harbor with spacious lounging and premium sound for your private group

Private yacht time with margaritas, snacks, and room for your own soundtrack

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

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

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