Stroll down Santa Monica and get to know its rich history and culture through their landmarks. Some of these historical landmarks include Miles Playhouse for theater productions, Paul Getty Museum where antiques, sculptures, paintings and photos are displayed. There’s Looff Hippodrome, Miramar hotel, former homes of celebrities and of course the Santa Monica pier packed with amusement park attractions and entertainment.

Explore Third Street Promenade – a pedestrian mall where people from all walks of life head to. Movie centers, shops where major US stores have branches and cafes are accessible in this walkway. Plus, a variety of restaurants abound catering to every culinary preference matched with street musicians and entertainers for a relaxing afternoon.

After swimming and soaking into the water, bikes, skateboards, roller blades and other non motorized transportation are available for rent. Grab your preferred non motorized transportation and take the trail to slash off the extra pounds you gained after dining at different Santa Monica restaurants.

The Venice Beach Cotel is a great Los Angeles hostel is available where you can stay to fully enjoy the benefits of your vacation. This hostel is affordable to cater your accommodation needs. Amenities and facilities vary according to price, thus it is important to book your hostel experience first beforehand to estimate your budget.

1. Spend time in Santa Monica Beaches

Santa Monica Beaches stretches out for 3.5 miles between Venice and Malibu. This is a perfect venue for you to read a good book, relax or walk barefooted on the sand.

2. Visit the Santa Monica Pier

It is the oldest pier on the West Coast which was featured in the award-winning movie “Forrest Gump.” The pier is open all throughout the year which is perfect for sunset viewing and for people rekindling their love under the stars.

3. Take a look at the 9-story Ferris wheel

Located at the Pacific Park, the only solar-powered Ferris wheel not found anywhere else in the world is one of the most visited areas in Santa Monica.

4. Watch 3rd Street Promenade at Night

If you are the type who enjoys street performances and entertainments then this would be one of the exciting events in Santa Monica. Instead of curling up in your bed at Venice Beach Cotel where you’re staying, you can stop by to watch dancers, mimes, acrobats and a whole lot more.

5. Take a stroll on the Douglas Park

It is located at the midtown are of Santa Monica. You can take a stroll with kids, spend a day on shady picnic tables and let the kids run around the sandy playground.

Santa Monica is a haven of many activities. You’ll never run out of exciting things to do in the area – what’s more is that some of these activities can be done for free.