Culture & History things to do in Santa Monica

We rank 87 culture and history things to do in Santa Monica, United States. The highest scoring is Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour with 4 Stops and Free Time with an Outty Ranking of 91 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $10 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
87
In the 90+ Club
1
Available today
60
From
$10

Culture & History in Santa Monica compared

Top 10 culture and history things to do in Santa Monica by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour with 4 Stops and Free Time91$695.5h4.9/5 (2,200)
Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus88$312h4.8/5 (3,191)
Half Day Best of Los Angeles City Tour from Santa Monica88$695.5h5/5 (344)
Malibu Open-Air Tour from Santa Monica with Celebrity Homes87$392h4.9/5 (490)
Santa Monica Hollywood and Beverly Hills Open Bus Tour85$593.5h5/5 (200)
Hollywood, Beverly Hills, & Celebrity Home Tour from Santa Monica85$443.5h4.9/5 (328)
Santa Monica Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Churros, and More80$702h5/5 (113)
Private EBike Tour of Santa Monica and Venice Beaches76$1193h5/5 (65)
Luxury full day Los Angeles Tour – Private SUV Experience74$6206h5/5 (145)
Santa Monica and Venice Beach 3-Hour Bike Guided Tour71$723h4.9/5 (27)

Every culture & history experience we rank in Santa Monica

Culture & History in Santa Monica: common questions

What are the best culture & history things to do in Santa Monica?
Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour with 4 Stops and Free Time is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 91 out of 100 from 2,200 traveler reviews. Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus, Half Day Best of Los Angeles City Tour from Santa Monica, Malibu Open-Air Tour from Santa Monica with Celebrity Homes follow close behind. We rank 87 culture & history experiences in Santa Monica in total.
How much do culture & history activities in Santa Monica cost?
Expect around $192 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Santa Monica Pier Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour from $10, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book culture & history activities in Santa Monica for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked culture & history experiences we track in Santa Monica currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank culture & history experiences in Santa Monica?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable culture & history options in Santa Monica, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit Santa Monica?
March to May and September to November, dodging the June marine layer.

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