Outdoors things to do in Santa Monica

We rank 107 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 91 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $5 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
107
In the 90+ Club
1
Available today
60
From
$5

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 Bus91$322h4.8/5 (3,315)
Santa Monica Hollywood and Beverly Hills Open Bus Tour90$593.5h5/5 (295)
Malibu Open-Air Tour from Santa Monica with Celebrity Homes90$312h4.9/5 (491)
Small-Group Electric Bike Tour of Santa Monica and Venice Beach88$893h4.9/5 (487)
Hollywood, Beverly Hills, & Celebrity Home Tour from Santa Monica88$593.5h4.9/5 (364)
Santa Monica Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Churros, and More83$702h5/5 (113)
Private EBike Tour of Santa Monica and Venice Beaches78$1193h5/5 (65)
Shared 2 Hour Small Group Surf Lesson in Santa Monica77$852h4.8/5 (144)
1.5-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica75$1401.5h5/5 (146)
Luxury full day Los Angeles Tour – Private SUV Experience75$6896h5/5 (148)

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 91 out of 100 from 3,315 traveler reviews. Santa Monica Hollywood and Beverly Hills Open Bus Tour, Malibu Open-Air Tour from Santa Monica with Celebrity Homes, Small-Group Electric Bike Tour of Santa Monica and Venice Beach follow close behind. We rank 107 outdoors experiences in Santa Monica in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Santa Monica cost?
Expect around $120 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Santa Monica Superhero Exploration Game and Tour from $5, 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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