Most reviewed Historical landmarks in Santa Monica, United States to visit (Updated April, 2024)

Most reviewed Historical landmarks in Santa Monica

Explore the city's most talked-about destinations, sorted by the number of reviews. The higher the position on the list, the greater the number of reviews for each place. Discover the pulse of Santa Monica through these extensively reviewed and popular spots. This list contains 279 places from Historical landmark category.

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Within Santa Monica

Santa Monica Pier

Fishing pier

Storied seaside destination showcasing a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium.

4.60 (113.7K reviews) (~1.34 km from centre)

Hollywood Walk of Fame

Historical landmark

Famous Hollywood sidewalk area emblazoned with stars & celebrity names since 1960.

4.00 (47.2K reviews) (~17.7 km from centre)

The Queen Mary

Historical landmark

Ornate lodging on a 1936 ocean liner, offering art deco decor, fine dining & a spa.

4.40 (24.1K reviews) (~40.64 km from centre)

Venice Canals

Historical landmark

Italian-inspired artificial canals built in 1905, with sidewalks & bridges for pedestrians.

4.60 (11K reviews) (~4.57 km from centre)

Hollywood Sign

Historical landmark

Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory.

4.60 (10.2K reviews) (~20.15 km from centre)

Stearns Wharf

Historical landmark

Storied wooden wharf offering restaurants, varied shops, a small aquarium & water views.

4.50 (9.8K reviews) (~118.13 km from centre)

TCL Chinese Theatre

Movie theater

This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars.

4.40 (8.8K reviews) (~16.61 km from centre)

Cabazon Dinosaurs - World's Biggest Dinosaurs

Gift shop

Vintage attraction featuring enormous replicas including Brontosaurus, Tyrannosaurus rex & more.

4.50 (8.6K reviews) (~158.84 km from centre)

Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum

Garden

Balboa Park's Japanese gardens have koi ponds, bonsai trees, garden tours & more.

4.60 (8.3K reviews) (~189.9 km from centre)

Hollywood Walk of Fame

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Very nice walk to see your favourite stars. We were in Los Angeles for a four days and the walk of fame is a must if you ever go. It is free and you can chill and see as little and as much as you want. A lot of interesting shops and things to do along the way to break it up. Well worth the visit.

4.20 (8.1K reviews) (~16.64 km from centre)

Battleship USS Iowa Museum

Maritime museum

Storied Navy warship offering kid-friendly tours (from the decks to the Captain’s Cabin) & exhibits.

4.80 (7.4K reviews) (~36.61 km from centre)

Tom's Farms

Market

Family-friendly park with restaurants & a farmer's market, plus a steam train, pony rides & more.

$$ $$

4.50 (7.1K reviews) (~96.68 km from centre)

Bob's Big Boy

Hamburger restaurant

Chain of family-friendly diners serving breakfast, burgers & other American comfort food.

$ $$$

4.50 (6.7K reviews) (~19.93 km from centre)

Los Angeles Union Station

Transportation service

👍 Returning home from a vacation, I found myself needing transportation from Los Angeles to my hometown. I arrived at Union Station in an Uber ride. I was immediately struck by the impressive architecture and the remarkable cleanliness of Union Station. Its grandeur left a lasting impression on me. H...

4.40 (6.6K reviews) (~23.82 km from centre)