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5 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviewsFeed a shark at Heal the Bay Aquarium
Book a family-friendly “aquadoption” at this Santa Monica aquarium. You’ll get a close-up look at sharks and other fascinating marine creatures and learn more about ocean conservation.
4.81 out of 5 average rating, 21 reviewsDecorate Sweet Lady Jane cakes in Santa Monica
Join the pastry chefs at the famed bakery’s westside location for a hands-on workshop where you’ll master piping and icing, play with edible accents, and create a custom cake to take home.
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 41 reviewsChef’s tour of the Santa Monica Farmers Market
Take an insider’s trip through the iconic LA market with Rose Wilde, cult bakery founder and a veteran of top LA restaurants. Meet farmers, buy goodies you’ve never tasted, and learn to shop smarter.
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 2206 reviewsLearn to Surf and Get GoPro Footage
Enjoy a safe, beginner-friendly surf lesson with Santa Monica Pier views, pro instructors, an in-depth land lesson, full gear selected for your comfort, and GoPro footage to capture your experience.
5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviewsMeet Drunk Theatre Co’s cast and watch the show
A comedian takes 5 whiskey shots, then performs an improvised play with a sober cast. What could go wrong!? Get front-row seats and chat with @sahil & the rest of the cast!
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 125 reviewsWax up your boards for private surfing lesson
Grab a friend and hit the beach for a wave-riding tutorial for two.
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviewsDiscover California donut culture in Santa Monica
Sample Santa Monica’s finest sweet treats with your guide on a flavorsome donut tasting-tour. Discover the best local spots, and stroll along pretty 3rd Street Promenade.
5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviewsLos Angeles Beaches Private Tour
Los Angeles has great beaches and they all offer different styles and vibes.
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 1793 reviewsLearn to surf in LA
Enjoy a small group surfing lesson with a focus on safety and skill development.
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsCruise Santa Monica’s coastline on premium e-bikes
Leisurely pedal from Santa Monica to Marina Del Rey with a guide on top tier mountain e-bikes. See the pier and Muscle Beach, with photo-ops along the way. Great for riders of all experience levels.
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New place to stayFlower Arranging Workshop at the Farm
Join us at the farm to pick fresh, seasonal blooms, then learn to design your own floral arrangement as Main Street Flower Truck's founder leads an intimate class. Leave with your gorgeous creation!
New place to stayAgave Tasting & Margarita Making at Gracias Madre
The art of building a margarita
New place to stayIce cream party & slime-making class at All Chill
Build scented slime with guidance from a family-run shop's scoop squad, then taste signature flavors with premium and non-dairy options.
New place to stayThe Halloween Scent Apothecary Create Your Potion
Step into a Halloween apothecary-inspired scent atelier. Enjoy seasonal treats, explore mysterious botanicals, blend your own scent potion, add dried herbs, decorate your bottle, and take it home.
5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviewsTattoo a Mug with Ceramicist Steve Stringer
Get creative as you customize a keepsake with ceramicist Steve Stringer (@stvstrngr) at his LA studio. Use Steve’s original art or your own to cover your mug in a patchwork of tattoo-inspired designs.
New place to stayCreate a coastal-inspired resin tray by the beach
Make an ocean-inspired tray or incense holder steps away from the beach. Explore color & resin layering techniques, beach sand & pebbles, seashells & other unique pieces to make it your own.
New place to stayAlign and Manifest with Life Coach Cady Hannah
Visualize, journal, manifest, and create a vision board in this 2-hour experience designed to help you get clear on what you want and create it, led by life coach and self-help podcaster Cady Hannah.
New place to stayAbbot Kinney Soundbath with SoundRx
Embrace the healing power of ultra-slow vibrations in a 1-hour sound bath designed by sound healer Avi Sherbill to induce a deep meditative and creative state.
New place to stayAct Now — The Non-Actor Acting Class with BoJesse
Experience acting with Hollywood pro actor/filmmaker, BoJesse Christopher ("Point Break")! No experience needed. Improvise, create a character, act on camera, shoot a scene, have fun and ACT NOW!
New place to stayBotanical Printing on Fabric in Los Angeles
Explore the natural beauty of Los Angeles through botanical printing. Using locally gathered leaves, flowers, and plants, create one-of-a-kind textile prints inspired by nature.
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