Best Places to Visit Near Santa Monica
Visit some of the best attractions in the vicinity of Santa Monica with hundreds to choose from to make your perfect day out or weekend break away. Browse the below list featuring some of the best destinations (such as Los Angeles, Long Beach, Huntington Beach) or select map view to search geographically.
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Cities and Localities Near Santa Monica
Where to go for a weekend trip near Santa Monica? A list of surrounding cities, towns and villages nearby or close to the suburbs of Santa Monica within a 50 mile radius.
14 milesE
Los AngelesCity
24 milesSE
Long BeachCity
37 milesSE
Huntington BeachCity
13 milesW
MalibuCity
35 milesSE
AnaheimCity
25 milesNW
Thousand OaksCity
44 milesSE
Newport BeachCity
13 milesSE
Redondo BeachCity
41 milesSE
Costa MesaCity
10 milesSE
Manhattan BeachCity
29 milesN
Magic MountainArea
41 milesSE
Santa AnaCity
39 milesSE
OrangeCity
24 milesNW
Simi ValleyCity
35 milesW
CamarilloCity
15 milesSE
TorranceCity
30 milesSE
Buena ParkCity
29 milesSE
Seal BeachCity
14 milesNE
BurbankCity, Area
20 milesNE
La Cañada FlintridgeCity, Area
15 milesW
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation AreaNational park
42 milesW
OxnardCity
29 milesN
Santa ClaritaCity
40 milesE
Yorba LindaCity
44 milesNE
PalmdaleCity
13 milesNW
CalabasasCity
22 milesNW
Westlake VillageCity
42 milesE
PomonaCity
34 milesSE
Garden GroveCity, Area
25 milesSE
CerritosCity
44 milesE
ClaremontCity
21 milesE
MontebelloCity, Area
29 milesE
MonroviaCity
18 milesNW
Agoura HillsCity
20 milesS
Rancho Palos VerdesCity
37 milesSE
Fountain ValleyCity
34 milesE
West CovinaCity
18 milesS
Palos VerdesCity
44 milesS
Santa Catalina IslandIsland
35 milesE
BreaCity
34 milesNE
San Gabriel Mountains National MonumentNational park
8.3 miNW
TopangaCity
26 milesE
Sierra MadreCity
17 milesS
Palos Verdes EstatesCity
29 milesNE
Angeles National ForestNational park
30 milesE
Baldwin ParkCity
40 milesNW
Santa PaulaCity
4.6 miSE
Ballona WetlandsNational park
24 milesN
Placerita Canyon State ParkNational park
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TOP Attractions
Best Day Trips from Santa Monica
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Attractions Best Day Trips from Santa Monica
5.5 miNERodeo Drive Los Angeles, United States
13 milesNEGriffith Park Los Angeles, United States
7.2 miNEWhisky a Go Go United States
3.8 miNJ Paul Getty Museum Los Angeles, United States
12 milesNEGriffith Observatory Los Angeles, United States
6.7 miNETroubadour United States
7.3 miNEThe Viper Room United States
5.1 miWSanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, United States
Manor on bluff with artifact collection
12 milesNELos Angeles, United States
Iconic letters atop Mount Lee since 1923
3.8 miNLos Angeles, United States
Celebrated free venue for art exhibits
35 milesSECalifornia Screamin' Anaheim, United States
5 miNELos Angeles, United States
Displays on the Holocaust and modern times
12 milesELos Angeles, United States
Arena for LA sports and big-name music
20 milesNELos Angeles, United States
Noted collection of European and Asian art
22 milesSTrump National Golf Club Rancho Palos Verdes, United States
39 milesSEDiscovery Science Center Santa Ana, United States
24 milesSELong Beach, United States
Sea-life exhibits in a waterfront space
7.7 miELos Angeles, United States
Prehistoric-fossil excavation site
13 milesNETravel Town Museum Los Angeles, United States
14 milesEChildren's Museum of Los Angeles Los Angeles, United States
36 milesSEMonsters Anaheim, United States
39 milesSEHilbert Museum of California Art Orange, United States
22 milesELos Angeles, United States
Cultural center with galleries and gardens
7.6 miNELos Angeles, United States
From pre-Columbian to contemporary works
11 milesELos Angeles, United States
Major concert venue for big shows
25 milesNEEaton Canyon Los Angeles, United States
35 milesSESilly Symphony Swings Anaheim, United States
8 miNEHolocaust Museum LA Los Angeles, United States
35 milesSEGreat Moments with Mr. Lincoln Anaheim, United States
35 milesSEFantasmic! Anaheim, United States
35 milesSEStorybook Land Canal Boats Anaheim, United States
13 milesEWalt Disney Concert Hall Los Angeles, United States
44 milesEBenton Museum of Art Claremont, United States
9.7 miNELos Angeles, United States
Landmark cinema and celebrity footprints
10 milesNELos Angeles, United States
Star-studded Hollywood sidewalk
35 milesSEWorld of Color Anaheim, United States
11 milesNEUniversal CityWalk Los Angeles, United States
35 milesSEGolden Zephyr Anaheim, United States
25 milesNWReagan crypt Simi Valley, United States
14 milesESkirball Cultural Center Los Angeles, United States
35 milesSEMark Twain Riverboat Anaheim, United States
35 milesSECasey Jr. Circus Train Anaheim, United States
35 milesSEKing Arthur Carrousel Anaheim, United States
7.7 miNEFarmers Market Los Angeles, United States
14 milesECathedral of Our Lady of the Angels Los Angeles, United States
14 milesELos Angeles, United States
1928 landmark with an observation deck
31 milesSEAdventure City Anaheim, United States
35 milesSEAnaheim, United States
Disney-themed art gallery and shop
35 milesSESailing Ship Columbia Anaheim, United States
35 milesSEDisneyland Monorail System Anaheim, United States
21 milesEColumbia Memorial Space Center Los Angeles, United States
11 milesELos Angeles, United States
Dinosaur skeletons and rotating exhibits
35 milesSECritter Country Anaheim, United States
10 milesNELos Angeles, United States
Legendary outdoor venue for live music
35 milesSEDisneyland Railroad Anaheim, United States
11 milesECalifornia Science Center Los Angeles, United States
12 milesNELos Angeles, United States
Man-made caves featured in iconic films
35 milesSESpace Mountain Anaheim, United States
Los Angeles, United States
35 milesSEInnoventions Anaheim, United States
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