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Santa Monica Tourist Attractions and Santa Monica Sightseeing
(Santa Monica, California - CA, USA)



The carnival-like resort of Santa Monica offers visitors an abundance of fun activities and top tourist attractions, to make holidays in the Santa Monica area both exciting and memorable. While Santa Monica Beach is one of the main tourist attractions, offering water sports, people watching and plenty of opportunity for bathing, a whole host of other attractions combine to make Santa Monica one of LA's most popular beachside locations.

Families will love the area's premier tourist attractions of Santa Monica Pier Aquarium and the Santa Monica Pier itself, where fishy friends and thrilling rides reside respectively. Those who wish to indulge in shopping and dining should head straight for Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade, where you will find lively entertainment and an electric atmosphere. Here are some of Santa Monica's top tourist attractions.




Santa Monica Tourist Attractions: Santa Monica Beach - Santa Monica Beach, Santa Monica, California (CA), USA
The main attraction of Santa Monica has got to be its beautiful sandy beach, offering endless opportunities for bathing in the cool Pacific waters. While it is one of the most crowded beaches in California during the summer months, its popularity is seen as a positive thing by many, allowing for some of the best people watching on this stretch of coast. In winter, Santa Monica Beach is unrecognizable as the sea of bodies that it becomes during peak months, and it is during these cooler months when the beach becomes the perfect place for early morning walks.
Santa Monica tourist attraction open: daily
Santa Monica tourist attraction admission: free

Santa Monica Tourist Attractions: Santa Monica Pier - Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, California (CA), USA
Tel: +1 310 260 8744
An iconic feature of this Californian beach paradise is the Santa Monica Pier, which is colorfully illuminated at night. If the dazzling Ferris wheel and roller coaster attractions aren't enough to attract you, then maybe the candy floss will. The pier offers a quintessential pier experience not to be missed. For spectacular views of the coast and Santa Monica, take a ride on the world's first solar powered Ferris wheel, which stands at 130-feet / 40-meters high.
Santa Monica tourist attraction open: daily
Santa Monica tourist attraction admission: charge for some attractions

Santa Monica Tourist Attractions: Santa Monica Pier Aquarium (SMPA) - Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, California (CA), USA
Tel: +1 310 393 6149
Boasting several themed tanks full of creatures from the deep, Santa Monica Pier Aquarium offers both an educational and interesting experience, and a chance to get up close with some of the ocean's secrets. The shark and ray tank is particularly popular, while other attractions include touch-tanks, allowing visitors the chance to feel sea cucumbers and other bizarre invertebrates. Children can make use of the children's art area, featuring a host of fishy activities.
Santa Monica tourist attraction open: daily
Santa Monica tourist attraction admission: charge

Santa Monica Tourist Attractions: Magicopolis - 1418 4th Street, Around the corner from 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, California (CA), 90401-2309, USA
Tel: +1 310 451 2241
Showcasing mystery, magic and illusion, Santa Monica's Magicopolis will take you on an exciting adventure into the impossible. Be prepared to witness mind-boggling feats, disappearances and escapes that will loosen your grip on reality. This is a fantastic family attraction that will leave you breathless.
Santa Monica tourist attraction open: Friday - 20:00, Saturday and Sunday - 14:00 and 20:00
Santa Monica tourist attraction admission: charge

Santa Monica Tourist Attractions: Palisades Park - Palisades Park, Santa Monica, California (CA), USA
Offering stunning ocean views, this park allows visitors to enjoy the coast from a different perspective. With eucalyptus-lined paths, peppered with seating areas running along the coast, Santa Monica's Palisades Park is perfect for strolling and taking in local nature and wildlife. The park features the Veterans Memorial, a structure dedicated to members of the armed forces who have lost their lives in conflict.
Santa Monica tourist attraction open: daily - 24 hours
Santa Monica tourist attraction admission: free

 
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