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9 Fun Activities on Santa Monica Beach
Santa Monica, CA
Located just west of Downtown Los Angeles, Santa Monica beach is an iconic example of the famed Southern California beaches.
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1. Go for a bike ride along the Marvin Braude Bike Trail π²
Santa Monica, CA
This iconic multiuse recreational path stretches from Pacific Palisades to Torrance, packing in 22 miles of inspiring coastal scenery. Santa Monica Beach bike rentals are conveniently available at many hotels and along the beach bike path to ride and enjoy ocean and Pacific coastline views.
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2. Spend a day on the pier playing games and enjoying the rides π‘
380 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica is home to the West Coastβs only amusement park located on a pier and features the worldβs only solar-powered Ferris wheel, the Pacific Wheel. It also features the Santa Monica pier roller coaster, the West Coaster, an exhilarating roller coaster that towers 55-feet above the Pacific Ocean, midway games, food and shopping.
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3. Race to the top at the Original Muscle Beach
Ocean Front Walk
Santa Monica, CA
Monday:
Open 24 hours
Tuesday:
Open 24 hours
Wednesday:
Open 24 hours
Thursday:
Open 24 hours
Friday:
Open 24 hours
Saturday:
Open 24 hours
Sunday:
Open 24 hours
The original Muscle Beach in California features ropes, parallel bars, swings and more!
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4. Learn how to fly on the trapeze
370 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA
Monday:
8:30 AM β 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM β 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM β 10:00 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM β 10:00 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM β 10:00 PM
Saturday:
8:30 AM β 10:00 PM
Sunday:
8:30 AM β 10:00 PM
With trapeze, lyra, acrobatics and trampoline classes, youβll be able to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience while taking in the beautiful sights of the Pacific Ocean.
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5. Lounge at the Annenberg Community Beach House
415 Pacific Coast Hwy
Santa Monica, CA
Lounge by the pool and enjoy a meal with your toes in the sand at Back on the Beach while visiting the Annenberg Community Beach House.
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6. Relax to the sounds of the ocean π
Santa Monica, CA
Relax to the soothing sound of waves crashing against the shore with a yoga or meditation session on the sand.
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7. Visit the Heal the Bay Aquariumπ
1600 Ocean Front Walk
Santa Monica, CA
See over 100 local species on exhibit and enjoy hands-on and educational programs for the little ones.
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8. Test your balance on slack lines
Arcadia Terrace
Santa Monica, CA
Located next to the Original Muscle Beach, the Slackline Park is a great place to test your balance and learn some new tricks.
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9. Watch the sunset βοΈ
Santa Monica, CA
Looking for the best place to watch the sunset in Los Angeles, head to Santa Monica! Watch the sun set over the Pacific Ocean each evening as the sky explodes in layers of orange, pink, and purple, all rippling against the ocean tides.