Best places: Tourist attractions in Santa Monica, United States

This sizable strip of grass, palm trees & walking trails features expansive ocean views.

Busy beachfront park features paddle tennis, basketball & tennis courts, plus a grassy lawn & hill.

Beach house with historic home, swimming pool, fitness classes, gym, cafe & beach equipment rentals.

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

Tranquil park featuring grassy areas, benches & a pergola, plus views of the ocean.

Beach workout area, dating to the 1930s, with popular public bars, rings & ropes over the sand.

This 17.9-acre park includes lighted ball fields & tennis courts, plus playgrounds & picnic spots.

This beach-adjacent park features a playground, picnic areas & sculptures, plus restrooms.

Popular urban park includes lawn bowling, a playground & 2 tennis courts, plus a rental clubhouse.

👍👍 The view is great ! The ticket cost it’s 10 per person , totally worth it! One you are up there you can see the entire pier along with a good piece of the beach, highly recommended for any local or tourist

Outdoor space with a turf sports field, walking loop & picnic areas, plus a playground & free WiFi.

Public park boasting modern architectural features plus play equipment, a splash pad & benches.

9.5-acre park featuring a community center, seasonal splash pad, 2 playgrounds & basketball courts.

Narrow park above the beach featuring a walking path with water views & many benches.

👍👍 Great place to visit. Theres gift shops and places to eat. The rides on the pier lookike fun. We skipped the rides this time.

Museum exploring Southern California's aviation history through historic aircraft & artifacts.

👍 Solid beach club/venue. Seemingly the best in the area. Fine place to host an event with stunning views as well as tennis and pickleball courts.

This small park surrounded by trees features a sloping lawn with a path & partial ocean views.

Green space with a dog park also features a basketball court, playground, auditorium & craft room.

👍👍 We had a great time on the pier carousel! They allow you to ride with children on your lap. Ride lasts about 1-2 minutes. Indoor so it is not effected by bad weather. $3 per adult. Young children ride for free. Staff were very helpful. Ride was clean and sanitized. The carousel is pretty much the fi...