Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, CA
Places to go in Santa Monica
12 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Barnard Way Linear Park
Narrow park above the beach featuring a walking path with water views & many benches.
2440 Barnard Wy, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
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Christine Emerson Reed Park
Neighborhood park with tennis & basketball courts, plus a playground for children.
1133 7th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403, USA
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Clover Park
This 17.9-acre park includes lighted ball fields & tennis courts, plus playgrounds & picnic spots.
2600 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
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Crescent Bay Park
Tranquil park featuring grassy areas, benches & a pergola, plus views of the ocean.
2000 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
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Dorothy Green Park
This beach-adjacent park features a playground, picnic areas & sculptures, plus restrooms.
2600 Barnard Wy, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
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Douglas Park
Popular urban park includes lawn bowling, a playground & 2 tennis courts, plus a rental clubhouse.
2439 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403, USA
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Hotchkiss Park
This small park surrounded by trees features a sloping lawn with a path & partial ocean views.
3rd St, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
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Marine Park
A park that features an auditorium, playground, picnic areas, lighted fields & athletic courts.
1406 Marine St, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
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Ocean View Park
Busy beachfront park features paddle tennis, basketball & tennis courts, plus a grassy lawn & hill.
2701 Barnard Wy, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
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Palisades Park
This sizable strip of grass, palm trees & walking trails features expansive ocean views.
Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
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Tongva Park
Public park boasting modern architectural features plus play equipment, a splash pad & benches.
1615 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
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Virginia Avenue Park
9.5-acre park featuring a community center, seasonal splash pad, 2 playgrounds & basketball courts.
2200 Virginia Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA