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Things to do in Santa Monica

Santa Monica has 174 bookable experiences, a median price of €77 and an average traveller rating of 4.85. This page ranks what is worth booking, what each price band actually buys and which sights need a timed slot.

Top experiences in Santa Monica

Ranked the way travellers actually book them. Prices are the lowest available per person and update with the catalogue.

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What things cost in Santa Monica

Prices in Santa Monica spread far wider than any single "from" figure suggests, and 90% of the catalogue can be cancelled free of charge. So the useful question is not what the cheapest ticket costs, but which band buys which kind of day.

That is in line with USA as a whole, so price alone should not decide where you spend your days.

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Understand Santa Monica

Santa Monica has 93,076 residents across 21 km². Below, the districts travellers actually use to orient themselves, and what each part of the city is known for.

Population93,076
Area21 km²
Official tourism boardwww.smgov.net

Other destinations in the USA

Compare Santa Monica with the rest of the country before locking your route — the catalogue size and price gap between neighbouring cities is often larger than travellers expect.

DestinationBookable toursMedian priceRating
New York City2,628€534.61
Las Vegas1,314€904.76
Oahu1,307€924.78
Los Angeles1,155€564.65
Miami1,125€824.58
San Francisco999€974.56
Orlando842€694.59
Washington DC755€534.55
New Orleans674€484.63
Maui653€1574.72
Big Island of Hawaii549€1644.79
Seattle548€904.76

Frequently asked questions

Which attraction in Santa Monica should be booked first?

Book first whatever has timed entry or a daily visitor cap — those sell out and leave only the expensive options. Open-air sights rarely need advance booking.

How many attractions in Santa Monica are worth a dedicated visit?

We list the ones with enough traveller reviews to compare honestly. Anything below that threshold usually means too little data to say whether an option is good or simply new.

Is Santa Monica expensive compared with the rest of the USA?

The median experience in Santa Monica is €77, against €79 across USA. The cheapest paid option we track in Santa Monica is €5.

How far ahead should I book in Santa Monica?

For the highest-review sights, book before you travel: they run on timed entry and the good slots go first. For everything else, 90% of the catalogue allows free cancellation, so booking early carries no real penalty.

How many things are there to do in Santa Monica?

174 bookable experiences in Santa Monica, carrying 15,860 traveller reviews between them, with an average rating of 4.85.