Explore Santa Monica

Escapes

The Captain Cooks While Santa Monica Bay Slides PastFrom the Blue VW Bus to Your First WaveTake a 90-Minute Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

B-Sides

Santa Monica's Postcard Pier Has Ghost Stories Too1 placeLos Angeles on a Route You Write, With Your Own Driver-GuideA Local Pedals You From Santa Monica Pier to Venice1 placeA Segway Lesson, Then Muscle Beach and Venice's Skate BowlsSee All6

Out & About

Santa Monica Bike Rentals With Route Advice Near the Pier4 placesSanta Monica and Brooklyn Outings From Art Expos to Techno Nights4 places

Sip & Dine

Santa Monica Morning: Donuts Then Espresso5 placesSanta Monica Donuts With Over 60 Handmade Varieties on Wilshire6 placesSanta Monica Espresso Bar With Sidewalk Seats Near the Pier4 placesBubbly at Boarding, Then Brunch Afloat in Marina del ReySee All5

Wellness & Beauty

The Captain Cooks While Santa Monica Bay Slides Past

Easy to Join

From the Blue Bus to the Water: Surfing Santa Monica in Two HoursFrom the Blue VW Bus to Your First WaveTake a 90-Minute Surf Lesson in Santa MonicaA Two-Hour Dessert Walk Through Downtown Santa Monica

Parks & Waterfronts

From Espresso Cielo to the Pier: Santa Monica on Camera

Tours & Walks

Santa Monica's Postcard Pier Has Ghost Stories Too1 placeLos Angeles on a Route You Write, With Your Own Driver-GuideDisney Hall to the Farmers Market, Just Your Group AboardA Local Pedals You From Santa Monica Pier to Venice1 placeSee All8

Shops & Finds

Santa Monica Bike Rentals With Route Advice Near the Pier4 places