Santa Monica · Los Angeles County, CA

Outdoors in Santa Monica

Scout analyzed 64 Santa Monica places and surfaced the ones that actually fit outdoors.

Places analyzed

64

Matches

12

Typical spend

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Typical visit

1.5 hr

Scout-verified spots

Tongva Park

Outdoors

Tongva Park

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

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Hotchkiss Park

Ocean Park

Hotchkiss Park

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

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Crescent Bay Park

Ocean Park

Crescent Bay Park

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

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Christine Emerson Reed Park

Wilshire Montana

Christine Emerson Reed Park

Neighborhood park with tennis & basketball courts, plus a playground for children.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Barnard Way Linear Park

Ocean Park

Barnard Way Linear Park

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

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Virginia Avenue Park

Pico

Virginia Avenue Park

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

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Clover Park

Sunset Park

Clover Park

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

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Dorothy Green Park

Ocean Park

Dorothy Green Park

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

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Douglas Park

Northeast

Douglas Park

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

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Palisades Park

North of Montana

Palisades Park

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

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Ocean View Park

Ocean Park

Ocean View Park

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

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Marine Park

Sunset Park

Marine Park

A park that features an auditorium, playground, picnic areas, lighted fields & athletic courts.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit

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