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Things to Do in Santa Monica

Named one of the “Top 10 Beach Cities” in the world by National Geographic, visitors come from across the globe to visit Santa Monica. Take a walk along the pristine Pacific Coast, peruse local galleries and gardens, or take a sunset ride along the 26-mile bike path. Ocean View Hotel puts you within walking distance of Santa Monica’s best restaurants, boutiques, and outdoor activities. 

Outdoor Hiking

Pack your bags and get ready for some of the most impressive and beautiful hikes in Santa Monica.

  • Temescal Canyon Loop
  • Rustic Canyon Trail
  • Paramount Ranch
  • Inspiration Point Trail
  • Solstice Canyon Loop
trail with green foliage trees and mountains
Nearby Attractions
  • Santa Monica Pier | 0.3 mi. 
  • Santa Monica Farmers' Market | 0.4 mi. 
  • Venice Beach | 2.6 mi. 
  • Marina del Rey | 3.8 mi. 
  • Sony Pictures Studio Tours | 7.8 mi. 
  • Hollywood Walk of Fame | 14.3 mi. 
  • Grauman's Chinese Theatre | 14.3 mi. 
  • The Queen Mary | 31.3 mi. 
  • Ronald Reagan Presidential Library | 45.6 mi. 
  • Catalina Island | 65.5 mi.
santa monica pier
Art Galleries & Science Museums
  • Bergamot Station | 2.4 mi. 
  • John Paul Getty Museum | 6.8 mi.
  • Los Angeles County Museum of Art | 10.2 mi. 
  • Griffith Observatory | 19.5 mi.
Art sign
Music & Entertainment
  • Staples Center | 14.7 mi. 
  • Hollywood Bowl | 14.8 mi. 
  • L.A. Live | 15.0 mi. 
  • Walt Disney Concert Hall | 15.8 mi.
music festival
Shopping
  • Santa Monica Place Mall | 0.1 mi. 
  • Third Street Promenade | 0.3 mi. 
  • Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills | 7.6 mi. 
  • Melrose Avenue | 12.9 mi. 
  • Fashion District, Downtown LA | 15.4 mi.
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Theme Parks
  • Universal Studios | 21.4 mi. 
  • Universal City Walk | 21.6 mi. 
  • Six Flags Magic Mountain | 35.6 mi. 
  • Knott's Berry Farm | 36.8 mi. 
  • Disneyland Park | 42.8 mi.
Theme Parks
Local Businesses
  • Santa Monica Courthouse | 0.4 mi. 
  • RAND Corporation | 0.5 mi. 
  • Google Santa Monica | 1.7 mi. 
  • Colorado Center Park | 1.9 mi. 
  • Water Garden Business District | 2.3 mi. 
  • Sony Music Entertainment | 7.8 mi.
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Higher Education
  • University of Santa Monica | 2.1 mi. 
  • Santa Monica College | 2.4 mi. 
  • UCLA | 7.1 mi. 
  • Pepperdine University | 13.5 mi. 
  • USC | 13.6 mi. 
  • Cal State University, Los Angeles | 20.6 mi.
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