Sunshine and surf

Outdoor excursions and breathtaking Santa Monica attractions

Neighborhood Santa Monica attractions near Viceroy

Santa Monica Pier

Ocean Avenue at Colorado Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90401

The location for many films—including the Academy-Award-winning best picture The Sting—the Santa Monica Pier was built in 1922. It is home to the famous Carousel, housed in a Victorian-style hippodrome building. At the end of the pier lies Pacific Park, featuring a nine-story-tall roller coaster, bumper cars and a games arcade.

Ocean Front Walk

Pico Boulevard at the sand

A broad, paved footpath that stretches from the Pier south to Venice, Ocean Front Walk gives visitors access to every beach activity, including a children's playground, volleyball courts, the International Chess Park, the world-famous Muscle Beach and public art installations.

Bicycle and Rollerblade Rentals

The South Bay Bicycle Trail sweeps for more than 20 miles of cycling or skating right at the edge of the sand. Should you wish to rent cycles or skates, please contact the concierge to add this Santa Monica adventure to your list of things to do.

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Santa Monica's four weekly farmers markets are widely considered to be among the best on the west coast and feature field-fresh produce, hundreds vegetable varieties, brilliant cut flowers, breads, cheeses, delicious food, live music and more—a delicious component to a Santa Monica vacation.

Please visit or call the Viceroy Santa Monica concierge at +1 310 434 2817 for recommendations and scheduling of many other recreational activities located at the hotel and nearby. Plan your Santa Monica, California vacation with an abundant knowledge of attractions and novel things to do.