Leisure Activities in Santa Monica

Let's explore our list of recreational & leisure places in Santa Monica:

1. Santa Monica Beach

   3.8 (6586 Votes)
   

   Beach, Walking Area

   Santa Monica State Beach is an iconic destination. Visitors from all across the world are fascinated by the pristine stretches of sand, sturdy waves and the wonderful view of the Santa Monica Mountains. The beach is around 3 miles long and covers an area of 245 acres.

2. 26 Mile Bike Path

   

   Beach, Biking Trail, Walking Area, Entertainment

   Locals and tourists, young and old, enjoy the ride on the 26 mile long bike path that connects Santa Monica Beach to Venice Beach and Marina del Rey. You can even jog or gently stroll along the path.

3. International Chess Park

   4.2 (362 Votes)
   

   Park, Landmark, Entertainment, Play

   Come and put your grey matter to use at one of the built-in chess tables, or watch intense rivalries among the regulars, including some master-level players. Santa Monica’s International Chess Park has permanent chess tables and boasts of a human-size chessboard.

4. Brentwood Country Mart

   4.4 (4 Votes)
   

   Mall

   The Brentwood Country Mart in Los Angeles is a shopping mall. This place is very popular near the region of Santa Monica. This mall is built on an old-time red farm style and is a compilation of some very expensive shops. They have benches all around the facility allowing people to rest while shopping. This could be a very good option if you are planning to mix with the local culture in the cit...Read more

5. Soda Jerks

   4 (10 Votes)
   

   Specialty Shop

   Offering mouth-watering ice cream, sundaes and shakes, the Soda Jerks Ice Cream Shop overlooking the Pacific Ocean will let you enjoy your choice of desserts in the Carousel Building designed neatly and classily. Within this historical building, that acts as a great party venue on the Santa Monica Pier, you will find everything handmade and handcrafted –from sundaes to malts and from ice ...Read more

6. Tongva Park

   4.5 (480 Votes)
   

   Garden, Park, Leisure, Fountain

   Tongva Park is a beautiful, family friendly, 6.2-acre site. Hard to believe that this park was a barren parking lot until a few years ago. The park boasts of a children’s playground, an amphitheatre, green gardens, majestic fountains, picnic areas and restrooms.

7. Pacific Park

   4.5 (1477 Votes)
   

   Beach, Park, Landmark, Theme Park

   The Santa Monica Pier needs no introduction! Used in many film shoots like Titanic, Iron Man, Forest Gump, Hancock and 2012 to name a few, the Santa Monica Pier houses a variety of entertainment options, namely the Pier Aquarium, Trapeze school, Ferris Wheel and the Pacific Park.

8. Palisades Park

   4.6 (2326 Votes)
   

   Beach, Park, Walking Area, Statue

   The Palisades Park is spread across 26 acres. It is located along Ocean Avenue, offering splendid views of the Pacific Ocean. A sculpture named ‘Gestation III’ is well known because of its alignment with the setting sun. The park ambience include statues, petanque courts, picnic areas and restrooms.

9. Santa Monica Museum Of Art

   3.3 (1738 Votes)
   

   Art Museum, Exhibition

   Situated around a stone’s throw away from Bergamot Station, lies the Santa Monica Museum of Art. Another one for art enthusiasts, the exhibitions at the museum will leave you spellbound!

10. Santa Monica Pier Aquarium

    4.3 (3191 Votes)
    

    Park, Aquarium, Walking Area, Pier

    The Santa Monica Pier needs no introduction! Used in many film shoots like Titanic, Iron Man, Forest Gump, Hancock and 2012 to name a few, the Santa Monica Pier houses a variety of entertainment options, namely the Pier Aquarium, Ferris Wheel, Trapeze School and the Pacific Park.

11. Santa Monica Place

    4.5 (18 Votes)
    395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
    Shopping Center

12. Third Street Promenade

    4.5 (29 Votes)
    1351 3rd Street Promenade, Ste 201
    Shopping Center

13. Downtown Santa Monica

    4.5 (9 Votes)
    1351 3rd Street Promenade #201, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
    Shopping Center