California · The Beach.Mom guide

Santa Monica.

Your beach chapter starts here

Bike the beach path, explore the pier area, and enjoy a sunny slice of coastal Los Angeles.

Start withA home base near your favorite beach
Make room forSanta Monica/Venice bike tour
Leave time forOne beautifully unplanned afternoon
Beyond the beach towel

A few ways to
make it yours.

Start with one shared outing, then build the rest of the day around your family’s pace.

01

Santa Monica/Venice bike tour

Explore a little farther at a different pace. Review rider ages, equipment, route, and pickup details.

02

Santa Monica/Venice Segway

Explore a little farther at a different pace. Review rider ages, equipment, route, and pickup details.

03

Malibu tour from Santa Monica

Make room for a different side of your destination. Check the meeting point, age guidance, and current schedule as you plan.

04

Marina del Rey kayak/paddleboard

See the coast from the water, with time to look for the little details along the way. Check the launch point and paddling requirements.

Activity ideas are a starting point. Availability, ages, departure locations, and cancellation terms vary by operator.

A little planning goes a long way

Find your place.
Then find your pace.

Before choosing where to stay, compare the beach access and the departure points for your must-do outings. A little less driving leaves a little more vacation.

Explore official California visitor information ↗
  1. Choose your home base.Look at beach access, parking, and the places you’ll spend the most time.
  2. Pick one shared adventure.Check the exact meeting point and the ages or skills required.
  3. Keep a little room in the day.Check local weather and beach guidance, then let your family set the pace.
Keep the daydream going

Another shore to explore.