Santa Monica is where the classic California coast postcard comes to life — a wide beach, a historic amusement-park pier, and a laid-back, walkable downtown that makes a great home base for exploring the wider LA coastline without a car-dependent itinerary.
Top Things to Do in Santa Monica
The Santa Monica Pier is the icon here, home to Pacific Park's oceanfront Ferris wheel and roller coaster, an old-school arcade, and the official end of Route 66. Just below it, the beach itself is one of the most accessible and family-friendly stretches of sand in LA County.
The Third Street Promenade, a few blocks inland, is a pedestrian shopping and dining strip with street performers most evenings, and the paved Marvin Braude Bike Trail runs for miles along the beach, connecting Santa Monica to Venice's famous boardwalk and muscle beach for an easy, scenic ride. Sunset over the Pacific from the pier or Palisades Park's bluff-top walkway is one of the best free things to do in the city.
What to Pack for Santa Monica
Beach days, boardwalk rides, and bike trails call for something light and easy to carry. The VacationGrabs Leather Sling Bag is a great fit for a day at the pier and beach, and the VacationGrabs Vintage Leather Backpack works well for exploring further up the coast toward Malibu.
Book Santa Monica Tours and Experiences
Bike and skate rentals, sunset sailing cruises, and Santa Monica Pier ride passes are among the best ways to experience Santa Monica. Browse Santa Monica tours and experiences below to plan your trip.
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