Rainy day activities in Santa Monica

Ocean Park

Urth Caffe Santa Monica

Bustling cafe offering a vast menu of American eats, plus a variety of organic coffee drinks.

Downtown

Espresso Cielo

Espresso & locally made pastries offered in a sunny coffeehouse with large windows & sidewalk seats.

Ocean Park

Kavahana

Sawtelle

Bonsai Coffee Bar

Ocean Park

Dogtown Coffee

Cafe with a surfer-skater vibe serving local coffee blends plus vegan & gluten-free menu choices.

Wilshire Montana

Primo Passo Coffee Co

This casual coffeehouse features indoor & outdoor seating, plus a chic, glass-heavy space.

Mid-City

goodboybob Coffee Roasters

Modern espresso bar with sandwiches & pastries, within Tool’s virtual reality studio complex.

Downtown

Downtown Santa Monica

Posh shopping district with a range of retailers, dining & entertainment along a stylish promenade.

North of Montana

Annenberg Community Beach House

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

Wilshire Montana

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee

Sleek sweet shop for creative donuts, from sweet flavors to savory breakfast versions, plus coffee.

Downtown

The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage

499-seat theater at the Santa Monica College featuring drama, music, dance & family shows.

Pico

Bergamot Station Arts Center

Diverse space featuring several art galleries with rotating exhibits, plus spaces for rent.

Sunset Park

Museum of Flying

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

Downtown

Museum of Illusions

Downtown

Cienega Medical - Santa Monica

Arts & Culture

Original Muscle Beach Santa Monica

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