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Things to Do in Santa Monica


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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 68 attractions in Santa Monica
Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 68 attractions in Santa Monica

Magicopolis is a 150 seat Magic and Illusion theater.  The current show, "Escape Reality" is showing on Friday and Saturday nights at 8pm and Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 2 pm.  Call or visit...

Attraction type: Theater; Bar/club; Shop
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 68 attractions in Santa Monica

Victorian mansion museum filled with dolls, dollhouses and other collectible items; high tea is also served.

Attraction type: Specialty museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 68 attractions in Santa Monica

The Santa Monica Pier is a must-see if you have never been to Los Angeles. It will bring out the inner-child in everyone. The wooden roller coaster will help you remember the good-old days and the...

Attraction type: Wharf/pier/boardwalk; Scenic/historic walking area; Amusement/theme park; Landmark/point of interest
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 68 attractions in Santa Monica

This popular beach is a favorite among television and movie producers.

Attraction type: Beach
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 68 attractions in Santa Monica

A mecca for artists and art lovers, this warehouse complex features numerous art galleries, unusual shops and the Santa Monica Museum of Art.

Attraction type: Art museum; Specialty shop; Mall; Shop; Art gallery; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 68 attractions in Santa Monica
Attraction type: Flea/street market
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 68 attractions in Santa Monica

    The Museum of Flying is temporarily closed. See http://museumoffl... for details.

Attraction type: Children's museum; Specialty museum; Transportation museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 68 attractions in Santa Monica

Located in the heart of Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica Playhouse is an internationally acclaimed professional intimate theatre and educational conservatory, presenting exciting year-round Main Stage productions, Family Theatre musicals, workshops for youth, pre-schoolers and adults, classes in private and public schools and birthday parties from its jewel of a theatre space at 1211 4th Street. In almost half a century of operation it has garnered over 200 awards and commendations.

Attraction type: Theater
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 68 attractions in Santa Monica

Weight lifters still strut their stuff at this outdoor gym where, in the 30s, 40s and 50s, crowds would gather to watch young men and women honing their bodies, some of whom, like Vic Tanny and Jack LaLanne, went on to fame in the fitness world.

Attraction type: Health club; Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 68 attractions in Santa Monica

A moviegoer's haven, this colorful three-block stretch, open to pedestrians only, has some 20 movie theater screens, hundreds of stores, numerous restaurants, animal topiaries and street entertainment running the gamut from dancers to fortune tellers.

Attraction type: Scenic/historic walking area; Mall; Theater; Street
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 68 attractions in Santa Monica
Attraction type: Theater
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 68 attractions in Santa Monica

This lush, 25-acre park overlooking the Pacific is a wonderful place for walkers, bikers and people watchers, and connects with the broad Santa Monica beach made famous in TV's "Baywatch" episodes.

Attraction type: Amusement/theme park; Park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 68 attractions in Santa Monica
Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 68 attractions in Santa Monica
Attraction type: Blues bar; Bar/club
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 68 attractions in Santa Monica
Attraction type: Spa
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 68 attractions in Santa Monica

A great place to celebrity watch, this 10-block stretch is an eclectic mix of chic, upscale shops ranging from furniture to fashions and interspersed with cafes, coffee shops and restaurants.

Attraction type: Street
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 68 attractions in Santa Monica
Attraction type: Shop
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 68 attractions in Santa Monica
Attraction type: Aquarium; Science museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 68 attractions in Santa Monica

Located in a 19th-century home, this museum explores both the art and history of the region.

Attraction type: Specialty museum; Other
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