Best overall
Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour with 4 Stops and Free Time
Highest Outty Ranking in the city right now.
Outty Ranking 91 · from $69
Things to do in Santa Monica, compared
We rank 120 experiences in Santa Monica, United States, and compare the top 20 on ranking, price, length, and traveler rating. The strongest overall is Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour with 4 Stops and Free Time at 91 out of 100, the lowest entry price is $6 per person, and 1 experience sits in the Outty 90+ Club. Traveler ratings shown here are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Which one should you book?
Best value
Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus
The lowest price we rank above 70, so cheap without being a compromise.
Outty Ranking 88 · from $31
Best with kids
1.5-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica
Top ranked experience the operator lists as family friendly.
Outty Ranking 75 · from $140
Full comparison
| Experience | Outty Ranking | Verdict | From | Duration | Traveler rating | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour with 4 Stops and Free Time | 91 | 90+ Club | $69 | 5.5h | 4.9/5 (2,200) | Free to 24h before |
| Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus | 88 | Exceptional | $31 | 2h | 4.8/5 (3,191) | Free to 24h before |
| Half Day Best of Los Angeles City Tour from Santa Monica | 88 | Exceptional | $69 | 5.5h | 5.0/5 (344) | Free to 24h before |
| Malibu Open-Air Tour from Santa Monica with Celebrity Homes | 87 | Exceptional | $39 | 2h | 4.9/5 (490) | Free to 24h before |
| Small-Group Electric Bike Tour of Santa Monica and Venice Beach | 87 | Exceptional | $89 | 3h | 4.9/5 (485) | Free to 24h before |
| Santa Monica Hollywood and Beverly Hills Open Bus Tour | 85 | Exceptional | $59 | 3.5h | 5.0/5 (200) | Free to 24h before |
| Hollywood, Beverly Hills, & Celebrity Home Tour from Santa Monica | 85 | Exceptional | $44 | 3.5h | 4.9/5 (328) | Free to 24h before |
| Grand LA Tour 7 Hour Open Bus Adventure from Santa Monica | 84 | Exceptional | $95 | 7h | 5.0/5 (173) | Free to 24h before |
| Santa Monica Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Churros, and More | 80 | Exceptional | $70 | 2h | 5.0/5 (113) | Free to 24h before |
| Private EBike Tour of Santa Monica and Venice Beaches | 76 | Strongly Recommended | $119 | 3h | 5.0/5 (65) | Free to 24h before |
| 1.5-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica | 75 | Strongly Recommended | $140 | 1.5h | 5.0/5 (146) | Free to 24h before |
| Shared 2 Hour Small Group Surf Lesson in Santa Monica | 75 | Strongly Recommended | $85 | 2h | 4.8/5 (144) | Free to 24h before |
| 2-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica | 75 | Strongly Recommended | $145 | 2h | 5.0/5 (96) | Free to 24h before |
| Luxury full day Los Angeles Tour – Private SUV Experience | 74 | Strongly Recommended | $620 | 6h | 5.0/5 (145) | Free to 24h before |
| Best in LA: Private, Full-Day, Guided Sightseeing Tour | 72 | Strongly Recommended | $999 | 7h | 5.0/5 (138) | Free to 24h before |
| Santa Monica and Venice Beach 3-Hour Bike Guided Tour | 71 | Strongly Recommended | $72 | 3h | 4.9/5 (27) | Free to 24h before |
| Santa Monica and Venice Beach Bike Adventure Tour | 71 | Strongly Recommended | $79 | 2h | 4.8/5 (53) | Free to 24h before |
| Private Surfing Lesson in Santa Monica | 69 | Solid Choice | $125 | 2h | 4.9/5 (49) | Free to 24h before |
| City Cruises Los Angeles Brunch Cruise from Marina del Rey | 69 | Solid Choice | $114 | 2h | 4.7/5 (119) | Free to 24h before |
| 2-Hour Kayak or Paddleboard with Sea Lions in Marina del Rey | 69 | Solid Choice | $79 | 2h | 4.7/5 (65) | Free to 24h before |
Traveler ratings and review counts are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor. The Outty Ranking is our own evaluation and is calculated independently of them.