Activities in Santa Monica
Palisades Park
Address 1450 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401 Map, Website
This park has a beautiful ocean overlook, rose gardens and paths that lead to a sandy beach. Discreetly located next to a senior center you'll find Camera Obscura, a darkened room that light enters through a pinhole. Can you guess what you might see inside? Can your kids? more
Santa Monica Pier
Address Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA Map, Tel (310) 458-8900 Call, Website
This amusement park built on a very long pier can be crowded, noisy and chaotic. Still, it's an essential part of the Santa Monica experience and kids will enjoy riding the (quieter) Carousel, visiting the bubble man, and even trying a few carnival games. Head to the middle of the pier to watch Trapeze School and to the end to chill out with a picnic and watch the seagulls. more
Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
Address 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401 Map, Tel 310.393.6149 Call, Website
This small aquarium has a hands-on touch pool making it worth a stop if you're visiting Santa Monica Pier. more
Santa Monica Public Library
Address 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401 Map, Tel (310) 458-8600 Call, Website
Need a break from the sun during the heat of the day? Duck into the Santa Monica public library to read a story, check out the computers, or take part in a story time or free activity. more
Santa Monica State Beach
Address Santa Monica State Beach, Santa Monica, CA Map, Tel 818-880-0363 Call, Website
This two-mile long sandy beach is probably what you picture when you think of California beaches. Vendors here sell everything you need for a day on the beach with kids. Buy gear, rent boogie boards or buy kids. You can even take surfing lessons. more
Third Street Promenade (Santa Monica)
Address 1920 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA Map, Tel 310-319-6263 Call, Location Third Street from Wilshire to Broadway Website
The Third Street Promenade is a lively urban pedestrian shopping area. In addition to shops and restaurants, you'll also find street performers and artists. Most of the performers start to set up at dusk, so this is a good spot to visit just before or after dinnertime. more
Trapeze School New York - TSNY Los Angeles (Santa Monica)
Address 370 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401 Map, Tel (310) 394-5800 Call, Website
Located on Santa Monica Pier, this outdoor trapeze school (just like the one you may have seen on Sex In The City) is fun for even very young kids to watch. During open sessions, you may even want to give it a swing yourself! Check the website for details about when classes are in session. more
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Edgemar Center of the Arts - SUMMER ACTING CAMP
Address 2437 Main St, 90405 Santa Monica, CA Map, Tel 310-392-0815 Call, Website
Have you ever wanted to be a superhero or a magical princess from a fairytale? There will be drama games, music and dance, as we work together to create our very own superhero and fairytale stories!
Join us & learn to trust your instincts & build self-confidence! Improv and acting techniques are developed through scene study, character analysis and back stories, impromptu thinking skills, and "finding and heightening the game", in improvised on- stage scenes. Throughout the session students find and build their "own" characters, get comfortable with creating on cue, and learn how to quickly build a characters back story to create the emotional depth necessary to make a character come to life.
The On-camera class that prepares students to be in command of their auditions, stand out, make bold choices and get them the call back! Fun games and tools of the trade and on camera playbacks are covered to prepare them for auditioning and for them to grow in their craft! more
Marina del Rey Marriott Hotel
Address 4100 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, California 90292 Map, Tel 1 310 301 3000 Call, Website
The Marina del Rey Marriott is located just minutes from Venice Beach and Mother's Beach, offering families plenty of exciting activities to enjoy. more
