Top 10 Best Things to Do in Santa Monica
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Top 10 Best Things to Do in Santa Monica

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  • Santa Monica State Beachtop_1
    4.6/5
    󰺂7.9
    Santa Monica1.2 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 Global 50 - Cool Water Escapes
    Highlights:
    󰋄Santa Monica's iconic pier symbol
    󰀆Titanic Ferris Wheel & Forrest Gump Restaurant
    󱨠Saved by 772 users󱨠278 positive reviews
  • Rte 66top_2
    4.7/5
    󰺂6.5
    Anaheim.Anaheim City Center57.9 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoSouthern California Vintage Car River Festival Begins
    Highlights:
    󰋄Mountain & plain breathtaking view
    󱓊Spans 2,500 miles across USA
    󱨠Saved by 134 users󱨠39% positive reviews
  • CA-1top_3
    4.9/5
    󰺂6.4
    Monterey County>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoCalifornia State Route 1 has been rated as a must-drive route
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨜Parking & scenic views available
    󱓊Unique purple beach in the world
    󱨠Saved by 120 users󱨠126 positive reviews
  • Santa Monica Pier
    4
    4.6/5
    󰺂5.0
    Santa Monica1.4 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoWatch a romantic sunset in Santa Monica
    Highlights:
    󰋄Overlook pier & seagulls
    󱨜Historic landmark: Twin Joint Pier
    󱨠Saved by 140 users󱨠49% positive reviews
  • Third Street Promenade
    5
    4.7/5
    󰺂4.5
    Santa Monica.Santa Monica598m from downtown
    Highlights:
    Shop & enjoy ocean views
    󱓊Trendy shops & cafes hub

What Best Things to Do are there in Santa Monica?
These are all Best Things to Do in Santa Monica:Santa Monica State Beach, Rte 66, CA-1, Santa Monica Pier, Third Street Promenade
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Santa Monica?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Santa Monica include:Santa Monica State Beach:4.6, Rte 66:4.7, CA-1:4.9, Santa Monica Pier:4.6, Third Street Promenade:4.7
At what locations in Santa Monica can Best Things to Do in Santa Monica be found?
The Best Things to Do in Santa Monica are mainly located in:Santa Monica State Beach:Santa Monica, Rte 66:Anaheim, CA-1:Monterey County, Santa Monica Pier:Santa Monica, Third Street Promenade:Santa Monica
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