73 Things to Do in Santa Monica - Compared & Priced
Compared across Viator & TripAdvisor · Prices from $20
What to do in Santa Monica spans day trips, food tours, cycling experiences, and surfing lessons. This page ranks Santa Monica's standouts and prices each, then BookingWolf beats the lowest - instantly where we can, by negotiating with the operator where we can't.
About Santa Monica
Santa Monica's tour catalogue includes 73 bookable experiences, with Day Trips leading at 25 tours and Food Tours following with 12. Surf City Tours is the most-reviewed operator with 2,532 reviews.
What Sets Santa Monica Apart
Strong focus on day trips
Diverse food tour options
High-rated surfing experiences
Top Activities in Santa Monica
The best-rated option in each category, side by side.
Confirmation: 79% confirm instantly when you book — no waiting on operator approval.
How long they run: The average tour is about 3.7 hours. The longest is The Sideways Luxury Wine Private Tour to Solvang at 13 hours — pack accordingly.
What you'll pay: The median Santa Monica tour is around $187; the cheapest options sit well below that and the longest day-trips well above. Each tour on this page shows the current price on Viator and TripAdvisor.
Cancellation, confirmation and pricing vary by tour — confirm on the booking site before paying.
When to Go & What to Budget
Price band: mixed
Notes: Santa Monica offers tours starting at $20, appealing to budget and mid-range travelers.
What types of tours are available in Santa Monica?
Santa Monica offers a variety of tours including 25 day trips, 12 food tours, and 8 cycling experiences.
Which operator has the highest reviews in Santa Monica?
Surf City Tours has the highest reviews with 2,532 ratings.
What is the price range for tours in Santa Monica?
Tours in Santa Monica start from $20, with options across various categories.
Are there any unique experiences in Santa Monica?
Badass Surf School offers a unique surfing experience with a perfect 5-star rating.
How We Compared Santa Monica's Tours
We checked 73 Santa Monica tours across Viator and TripAdvisor in May 2026, grouped them by activity type, and picked the standout in each based on rating, review volume, and price. Ratings draw on the verified reviews aggregated under each operator. Prices were last checked in May 2026 and change — confirm on the booking site before paying.
