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Home/Destinations/Santa Monica/Santa Monica day trips
Day trips · Santa Monica itinerary

Santa Monica Day Trips: The Best Itinerary

Santa Monica opens up the whole LA coast. Here is how to explore beyond — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Malibu
  2. 2LA
  3. 3Bike
  4. 4Beyond

Malibu wine country

Hillside vineyards up the coast.

A Los Angeles tour

The best of the city.

A beach bike ride

The coast to Venice.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Santa Monica — prices per person.

Private VIP Santa Barbara Wine Tour. Your Group. Your Day. (4-8)
Santa Barbara
Private VIP Santa Barbara Wine Tour. Your Group. Your Day. (4-8)
5.0(72)·2 days
from$275/ person
via Viator
Classic Convertible Car Tour of Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Classic Convertible Car Tour of Los Angeles
5.0(140)·4–8 hours
from$1,000/ person
via Viator
Private Guided Tour in Santa Barbara on Electric Bikes
Santa Barbara
Private Guided Tour in Santa Barbara on Electric Bikes
5.0(112)·2h 30min
from$90/ person
via Viator
Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour of Santa Barbara Wine Country
Santa Barbara
Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour of Santa Barbara Wine Country
5.0(68)·
from$235/ person
via Viator
Los Angeles Walking Food Tour with Six Taste
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Walking Food Tour with Six Taste
5.0(63)·3h 30min
from$110/ person
via Viator
Beginner or Intermediate Mountain Bike Tour of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Beginner or Intermediate Mountain Bike Tour of Santa Barbara
5.0(51)·1h 30min–2h
from$125/ person
via Viator
Santa Barbara Wine Tour Experience - Authentic and Boutique
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Wine Tour Experience - Authentic and Boutique
5.0(30)·6 hours
from$200/ person
via Viator
50-Minute Driving Tour: Explore Los Angeles in a Lamborghini
Los Angeles
50-Minute Driving Tour: Explore Los Angeles in a Lamborghini
5.0(56)·50 min
from$239/ person
via Viator

Santa Monica day trips — FAQ

What day trips are there from Santa Monica?
Malibu wine country, Los Angeles city tours and coastal bike rides to Venice.
How far is Malibu?
Up the coast about 30 to 45 minutes by road.
What is the top day trip?
Malibu wine country, for hillside vineyards with ocean views.

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