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Home/Destinations/Santa Monica/Santa Monica highlights
Highlights · Santa Monica itinerary

Santa Monica Highlights: The Best Itinerary

See the very best of the LA coast. Here is how to explore it — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Bike
  2. 2Pier
  3. 3LA
  4. 4Best

A beach bike ride

The coast to Venice.

The Santa Monica Pier

Rides and Route 66.

A Los Angeles tour

The best of the city.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

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

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
Food, History, and Resistance: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
San Francisco
Food, History, and Resistance: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
5.0(10)·50 min–1h
from$12/ 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
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
State Park E-Bike Tour: Alligators, Pier, & More [SELF-GUIDED]
Destin
State Park E-Bike Tour: Alligators, Pier, & More [SELF-GUIDED]
5.0(127)·1–3 hours
from$33/ 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
Venice and Santa Monica French Bicycle Tour
Los Angeles
Venice and Santa Monica French Bicycle Tour
5.0(27)·3h 30min
from$127/ person
via Viator
E-Bike LA Beach Tour from Redondo Beach Pier
Redondo Beach
E-Bike LA Beach Tour from Redondo Beach Pier
4.9(39)·4 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator

Santa Monica highlights — FAQ

What are the must-see highlights?
A beach bike ride to Venice, the Santa Monica Pier and a Los Angeles city tour.
How long do the highlights take?
One to two days covers the coast and LA comfortably.
What is the top highlight?
Cycling the beach path from Santa Monica to Venice.

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