Nightlife things to do in Santa Monica

We rank 22 nightlife and evening things to do in Santa Monica, United States. The highest scoring is Los Angeles Private Tour with an Outty Ranking of 62 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $15 per person. After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

Ranked experiences
22
In the 90+ Club
0
Available today
22
From
$15

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 Tour62$3653h5/5 (21)
Santa Monica Illusion Magic Lounge Ticket61$452h5/5 (2)
Citadel Outlets Day Trip from Los Angeles with Optional LAX Drop-Off58$2124h4.4/5 (14)
Santa Monica Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game56$252h0/5 (0)
Hollywood to Santa Monica: LA’s Iconic Audio Tour Bundle56$257h0/5 (0)
Awesome Bar Crawl in Santa Monica56$151.5h0/5 (0)
Spotlight Variety Show Scot Nerys Boobietrap56$302h0/5 (0)
Los Angeles Must-See Tour - Filming Locations, Crime Scenes, Celebrity Homes54$1975.5h0/5 (0)
Private, Guided Sightseeing Tour of Los Angeles54$9305h4.9/5 (9)
Marina del Rey Christmas Eve Buffet Brunch Cruise52$1342h5/5 (1)

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 62 out of 100 from 21 traveler reviews. Santa Monica Illusion Magic Lounge Ticket, Citadel Outlets Day Trip from Los Angeles with Optional LAX Drop-Off, Santa Monica Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game follow close behind. We rank 22 nightlife experiences in Santa Monica in total.
How much do nightlife activities in Santa Monica cost?
Expect around $495 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. 22 of the 22 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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