The Top 10 Santa Monica Tours and Activities 2026

Santa Monica, USA

The Top10Adventures® Top 10 Santa Monica list brings together the best tours, activities, and things to do in the area. Each one has been traveler-tested by people like you and handpicked to deliver the most fun for the best prices in Santa Monica.

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Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More
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This 7.5 hour guided tour - by LA-natives - is perfect for families, couples and all ages! Our routes are carefully curated to visit the...

7 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (6,288)
$99
$98

Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus
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Your Ticket to The Hollywood Hills on this Interactive Sightseeing Tour on an Open Air Bus with a Fun Driver Guide. Your Drive Guide will...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (2,876)
$39
$38

Small-Group Electric Bike Tour of Santa Monica and Venice Beach
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Try something new on your Los Angeles vacation! See places you can’t get to in your car or on a tour bus as you try...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (472)
$89
$88

Malibu: Exclusive Beautiful Beach and Celebrity Lifestyle Tour
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Malibu is open and waiting for you! Lose yourself in Malibu's mystique including celebrity homes, beautiful beaches, filming locations & more on this fully narrated...

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (472)
$90
$89

Shared 2 Hour Small Group Surf Lesson in Santa Monica
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5Top10Adventure© Ranked using exclusive Top10Adventures® data that may include adventure quality, reviews, overall popularity, and availability.
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We are a FUN SURF LA surf school based on Venice Beach. Our goal is for you to have an excellent experience surfing, whether it's...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (133)
$85
$84

2-Hour Kayak or Paddleboard with Sea Lions in Marina del Rey
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Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of beautiful Marina del Rey marina while kayaking or standup paddle boarding. Discover unique sail and power boats and spot local...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (58)
$79
$78

LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Beach Tour with Hotel Pickup
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This top-rated Los Angeles city tour makes seeing the highlights easy from start to finish. With round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off included, you can relax...

7 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (117)
$95
$94

Santa Monica and Venice Beach 3-Hour Bike Guided Tour
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Enjoy the best of Los Angeles with this three hour guided bike tour that begins in Santa Monica near the famous Santa Monica Pier! Take...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (27)
$71.66
$70.66

Santa Monica Sinister Sins & Sorrow Ghost Tour
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9Top10Adventure© Ranked using exclusive Top10Adventures® data that may include adventure quality, reviews, overall popularity, and availability.
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Come on our chilling ghost tour presented by US Ghost Adventures! Are you ready to take a trip through downtown Santa Monica’s most haunted hotspots?...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.3 (38)
$26
$25

City Cruises Los Angeles Dinner Cruise from Marina del Rey
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A Marina del Rey cruise is unforgettable—and you can enjoy its glorious sights and sounds from the comfort of one of our exclusive yachts. Help...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.0 (59)
$131.77
$130.77

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