Day Trips from Santa Monica

6 real curated cities within 150km of Santa Monica, ranked by real distance. Santa Monica is in United States.

1. Redondo Beach — 20km away

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Real things to do in Redondo Beach

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Glass Bottom Boat Ride in Redondo Beach

★ 4.8(87 reviews)· 45 min

From €29

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LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Beach Tour with Hotel Pickup

★ 4.7(125 reviews)· 7h 30m

From €85

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Tour of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Beach with Hotel Pickup

★ 4.6(153 reviews)· 7h 30m

From €85

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2. Malibu — 26km away

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Private Getty Villa Tour with Museum-Trained Art Historian

★ 4.9(16 reviews)· 1h 30m

From €156

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Private Surf Lessons in Malibu

★ 4.8(45 reviews)· 1h 30m

From €121

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Private Tour of Los Angeles in a Luxury Vehicle

★ 4.6(38 reviews)· 12 hrs

From €201

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3. Long Beach — 39km away

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Downtown LA Lights: Your Private Sunset and Night Helicopter Tour

★ 4.9(47 reviews)· 35 min

From €254

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Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach

★ 4.6(527 reviews)· 2h 30m

From €34

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Long Beach Harbor 45-Minute Boat Tour

★ 4.5(154 reviews)· 45 min

From €13

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4. Anaheim & Buena Park — 51km away

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Park City Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride

★ 5.0(7 reviews)· 4 hrs

From €290

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Park City UTV Off Road Adventure

★ 5.0(11 reviews)· 3 hrs

From €442

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5 Hour Park City ATV and UTV Rentals (4 Seater RZR)

★ 5.0(29 reviews)· 5 hrs

From €427

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5. Newport Beach — 69km away

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Electric Boat Rental Adventure in Newport Beach (up to 12 ppl)

★ 4.9(298 reviews)· 2 hrs

From €152

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Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff

★ 4.6(197 reviews)· 3 hrs

From €52

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Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

★ 4.4(1,026 reviews)· 2h 15m

From €27

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6. Catalina Island — 70km away

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Parasailing in Catalina Island: Soar Above The Stunning Coastline

★ 4.9(42 reviews)· 1 hr

From €53

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Yellow Semi-Submarine Tour of Catalina Island From Avalon

★ 4.4(587 reviews)· 45 min

From €50

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Catalina Island 2-Hour Inside Adventure Tour

★ 4.3(473 reviews)· 2 hrs

From €90

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