Outdoors things to do in Santa Monica

We rank 108 outdoor things to do in Santa Monica, United States. The highest scoring is Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus with an Outty Ranking of 88 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $6 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
108
In the 90+ Club
0
Available today
60
From
$6

Outdoors in Santa Monica compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Santa Monica by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus88$312h4.8/5 (3,191)
Malibu Open-Air Tour from Santa Monica with Celebrity Homes87$392h4.9/5 (490)
Small-Group Electric Bike Tour of Santa Monica and Venice Beach87$893h4.9/5 (485)
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)
1.5-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica75$1401.5h5/5 (146)
Shared 2 Hour Small Group Surf Lesson in Santa Monica75$852h4.8/5 (144)
2-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica75$1452h5/5 (96)

Every outdoors experience we rank in Santa Monica

Outdoors in Santa Monica: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Santa Monica?
Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 88 out of 100 from 3,191 traveler reviews. Malibu Open-Air Tour from Santa Monica with Celebrity Homes, Small-Group Electric Bike Tour of Santa Monica and Venice Beach, Santa Monica Hollywood and Beverly Hills Open Bus Tour follow close behind. We rank 108 outdoors experiences in Santa Monica in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Santa Monica cost?
Expect around $128 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Santa Monica Superhero Exploration Game and Tour from $6, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in Santa Monica for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked outdoors 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 outdoors 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 outdoors 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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Last Minute 140Culture & History 87Food & Drink 30Nightlife 19Family Friendly 18Most Popular 16Most Highly Reviewed 8

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