Santa Monica · Los Angeles County, CA
Adventures in Santa Monica
Scout analyzed 64 Santa Monica places and surfaced the ones that actually fit adventure.
Places analyzed
64
Matches
22
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.5 hr
Scout-verified spots
Outdoors
Tongva Park
Public park boasting modern architectural features plus play equipment, a splash pad & benches.
Ocean Park
Hotchkiss Park
This small park surrounded by trees features a sloping lawn with a path & partial ocean views.
Food & Drink
The Albright
Rustic-chic re-do of a veteran fish house on the pier with local fare, craft beer & communal tables.
Ocean Park
Crescent Bay Park
Tranquil park featuring grassy areas, benches & a pergola, plus views of the ocean.
Wilshire Montana
Christine Emerson Reed Park
Neighborhood park with tennis & basketball courts, plus a playground for children.
Ocean Park
Barnard Way Linear Park
Narrow park above the beach featuring a walking path with water views & many benches.
Pico
Virginia Avenue Park
9.5-acre park featuring a community center, seasonal splash pad, 2 playgrounds & basketball courts.
North of Montana
Annenberg Community Beach House
Beach house with historic home, swimming pool, fitness classes, gym, cafe & beach equipment rentals.
Sunset Park
Clover Park
This 17.9-acre park includes lighted ball fields & tennis courts, plus playgrounds & picnic spots.
Ocean Park
Dorothy Green Park
This beach-adjacent park features a playground, picnic areas & sculptures, plus restrooms.
Family
Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier
Oceanfront park with coasters, eateries & games on the pier, including an iconic Ferris wheel.
Downtown
Holey Moley Golf Club Santa Monica
Downtown
1212 Santa Monica
Vintage-chic, 2-story restaurant & lounge with world-inspired eats & creative cocktails & infusions.
Northeast
Douglas Park
Popular urban park includes lawn bowling, a playground & 2 tennis courts, plus a rental clubhouse.
North of Montana
Palisades Park
This sizable strip of grass, palm trees & walking trails features expansive ocean views.
Ocean Park
Ocean View Park
Busy beachfront park features paddle tennis, basketball & tennis courts, plus a grassy lawn & hill.
Sunset Park
Marine Park
A park that features an auditorium, playground, picnic areas, lighted fields & athletic courts.
Ocean Park
Pilatesmith - Santa Monica - Athletic Pilates Club
Downtown
Santa Monica Proper Hotel
Upmarket hotel featuring modern rooms & suites, plus a rooftop pool, dining & a bar.
Sunset Park
Santa Monica Yoga
Brentwood
MountainGate Country Club
Wellness
Hot 8 Yoga
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
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