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Santa Monica Attractions and Exciting Things to do in and Around Santa Monica
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Fun Santa Monica Attractions:
Santa Monica and the surrounding Los Angeles area has some of the most extraordinary attractions.
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The Santa Monica Pier
The renowned Santa Monica Pier will be having it's 100th birthday on September 9, 2009 with incredible festivities planned all year long. This rare happening have special events every month, leading up to the grand finale-- Centennial Week of September 6-9, 2009. The world famous Santa Monica Pier has a fantastic range of fun activities, includine the amusement park, and arcade, a carousel, a trapeze school, good restaurants and great outdoor concerts.
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Third Street Promenade
The Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica is a wildly popular tourist destination. It's actually considered one of the premier shopping locations in West Los Angeles and attracts crowds from all over LA County.
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Santa Monica Farmers’ Markets
Our outdoor farmers’ markets are the place to find fresh, beautiful produce and cut flowers from local, organic California farmers, as well as live music, chef exhibitions, artisanal cheeses and gourmet items. In fact, many top Southern California chefs and restaurateurs are regulars at our markets. Farmers' Markets (Info Line: 310-458-8712 )
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Arizona Ave. (bet. 2nd & 3rd Sts.):
Wednesdays, 9 am – 2 pm; Saturdays, 8:30 am – 1 pm
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Virginia Park (at Pico & Cloverfield Blvds.):
Saturdays, 8 am – 1 pm
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Main St. (Ocean Park Blvd.):
Sundays, 9:30 am – 1 pm
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Santa Monica’s Muscle Beach
The original Santa Monica Muscle Beach – an outdoor, beachside facility with a range of workout equipment – was made famous by Jack LaLanne, the godfather of physical fitness. Santa Monica Public Parks Santa Monica is home to more than 20 public parks, and each one is unique. So whatever you’re looking for – relaxation or activities – our parks have it. Browse the Santa Monica Parks page for more information on city parks. Here are just a few noteworthy examples.
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Chess Park
Chess Park is for those looking for a mental workout. Though the level of play is high, and overall tone pretty serious, challengers are always welcome, as are observers.
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Santa Monica Parks
Within Santa Monica’s 8.3 square miles (21.5 km²) are over 420 acres of public open green parks with facilities for everything from basketball to softball, swimming to tennis and even lawn bowling.
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Clover Park
2600 Ocean Park Blvd. (bet. 25th & 27th Sts.)
310-458-8974
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One baseball field, two softball fields, two soccer fields, one basketball court, one sand volleyball court, picnic tables, BBQs, two Children's playgrounds, two lighted tennis courts
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Joslyn Park
633 Kensington Rd. (1 block west of Lincoln Blvd.)
310-458-2239
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Community center building with restrooms and kitchen, off-leash dog area, one basketball court, picnic tables, benches, one children's playground
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Reed Park
1133 7th St. (Wilshire Blvd.)
310-458-8540
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Community center and youth services staff offices, Miles Memorial Playhouse ( 310-434-2611 ), two basketball courts, croquet and horse shoes court, one children's playground, six lighted tennis courts and restrooms
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Marine Park
1406 Marine St. (3 blocks east of Lincoln Blvd.)
310-458-8540
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Two baseball fields, one soccer field, two basketball courts, birthday pavilion, picnic tables, BBQs, one children's playground, three lighted tennis courts
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Memorial Park
1401 Olympic Blvd. (14th St.)
310-450-1121
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Police Activities League (gym, youth center, and offices), gym for basketball and volleyball (with showers and restrooms), community meeting rooms, two youth baseball fields with concession stand, one adult baseball field, three softball infields, one soccer field, one children's playground, four lighted tennis courts, one off-leash dog run
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Palisades Park
Ocean Ave. (from Colorado Ave. to San Vicente Blvd.)
310-458-8644
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Senior Center (Ocean Ave. at Santa Monica Blvd.), Visitors Center kiosk, Camera Obscura, picnic areas, benches, rose garden, pergola, beacon overlook (at California Ave.), shuffleboard courts (outside Senior Center)
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Virginia Avenue Park
2200 Virginia Ave. (west of Cloverfield Blvd.)
310-458-8688
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Thelma Terry Community Center, Police Activities League (PAL) Youth Fitness Gym, Police substation (office trailer), one full and two half basketball courts, one sand volleyball court, picnic tables, BBQs, one children’s playground
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Attractions Nearby
Santa Monica’s proximity to greater Los Angeles and Southern California is another reason that Santa Monica has so many repeat visitors – nearby options range from Hollywood to Beverly Hills, Disneyland to the Universal Studios, all within an hour’s drive. www.santamonica.com
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