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Trip Planner:   USA  /  California  /  Santa Monica  /  Ocean Avenue

Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica

4.5
#9 of 74 in Things to do in Santa Monica
Historic Walking Area · Hidden Gem · Tourist Spot
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California dreams come true at Ocean Avenue, overlooking the Pacific. The street is most famous for containing Santa Monica Pier, a century-old landmark with a Ferris wheel, amusement rides, and games. Popular with sun worshippers of every age, this area also boasts many seafood restaurants. Nearby, you can see the "End of the Route" sign, marking the terminus of legendary Route 66. Use our Santa Monica trip planner to visit Ocean Avenue on your trip to Santa Monica, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.
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Ocean Avenue reviews

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TripAdvisor traveler rating 4.5
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  • By frenchiefastwaves
    Its beautiful I have to agree but there is tons of homeless people now sleeping on the grass at the best spots. Well I don't blame them. Theres 60000 bums in LA and that's one of the best places to... 
    Its beautiful I have to agree but there is tons of homeless people now sleeping on the grass at the best spots. Well I don't blame them. Theres 60000 bums in LA and that's one of the best places to...  more »
  • By tedoworld
    We rented electric bikes from LYFT, and rode down along the ocean from Santa Monica, to Venice Beach. Definitely reccomended 
    We rented electric bikes from LYFT, and rode down along the ocean from Santa Monica, to Venice Beach. Definitely reccomended  more »
  • By Lenise B
    Whether taking Uber or driving or walking, traveling along Ocean is easy. There are so many things to see and do along here. 
    Whether taking Uber or driving or walking, traveling along Ocean is easy. There are so many things to see and do along here.  more »
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Popular things to do in Santa Monica

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Santa Monica Pier ©
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4.1
Duration: 1 hour
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4.4
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4.3
Duration: 2 hours
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3.9
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4.2
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Parks in Santa Monica

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Duration: 2 hours
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4.3
Duration: 2 hours
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4.2
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Kid-friendly things to do in Santa Monica

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Ocean Avenue
Historic Walking Area
Ocean Avenue
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
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Duration: 2 hours
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