Best 75 things to do in Santa Monica, CA

Self-guided Hollywood Walk of Fame audio tour in 11 languages

See LA highlights in 5.5 hours by mini-coach from Santa Monica

Ride an open-air bus from Santa Monica Pier to Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and the Walk of Fame

Explore LA in a private Cadillac Escalade with a chauffeur–guide

See Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and star homes in 2 hours

See Hollywood after dark, from the Walk of Fame to Mulholland Drive views

Ride a mini-van to a quiet trail for Hollywood Sign photos in 1 hour

Drive a Ferrari on Hollywood’s Sunset Boulevard with a co-pilot

Drive a Ferrari California to an exclusive Hollywood Sign viewpoint in 30 minutes

See Los Angeles highlights in 2 hours in an open-air vehicle

Private 3-hour LA tour for up to 7, with free Beverly Hills pickup

Private Malibu helicopter landing with refreshments and LA skyline views

Capture LA from above on a 60-minute helicopter photo flight

View harbor sea lions and colorful fish through large underwater windows on a 45-minute cruise from Redondo Beach Pier

Private 50-minute glass-bottom charter for up to 19 people

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

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

Play archery dodgeball on The Meadows (ages 8+; book ahead)

Paddle the Palos Verdes marine protected coast with a guide