Nightlife things to do in Santa Monica

We rank 20 nightlife and evening things to do in Santa Monica, United States. The highest scoring is Los Angeles Private Tour with an Outty Ranking of 63 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $15 per person. After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

Ranked experiences
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Available today
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Nightlife in Santa Monica compared

Top 10 nightlife and evening things to do in Santa Monica by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Los Angeles Private Tour63$3653h5/5 (21)
Santa Monica Illusion Magic Lounge Ticket62$452h5/5 (2)
Awesome Bar Crawl in Santa Monica57$151.5h0/5 (0)
Spotlight Variety Show Scot Nerys Boobietrap57$402h0/5 (0)
Santa Monica Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game56$252h0/5 (0)
Los Angeles Must-See Tour - Filming Locations, Crime Scenes, Celebrity Homes56$1975.5h0/5 (0)
Private, Guided Sightseeing Tour of Los Angeles56$9905h4.9/5 (9)
Santa Monica Private Tour with Restaurant and Bar Stops55$4555h5/5 (2)
Marina del Rey Christmas Eve Buffet Brunch Cruise53$1342h5/5 (1)
City Cruises Los Angeles Dinner Cruise from Marina del Rey53$1322.5h3.9/5 (63)

Every nightlife experience we rank in Santa Monica

Nightlife in Santa Monica: common questions

What are the best nightlife things to do in Santa Monica?
Los Angeles Private Tour is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 63 out of 100 from 21 traveler reviews. Santa Monica Illusion Magic Lounge Ticket, Awesome Bar Crawl in Santa Monica, Spotlight Variety Show Scot Nerys Boobietrap follow close behind. We rank 20 nightlife experiences in Santa Monica in total.
How much do nightlife activities in Santa Monica cost?
Expect around $460 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Awesome Bar Crawl in Santa Monica from $15, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book nightlife activities in Santa Monica for today?
Yes. 20 of the 20 top-ranked nightlife 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 nightlife 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 nightlife 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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