Things to do in Santa Monica, California (CA): The Best Outdoor Activities

Santa Monica's 1st all electric bicycle guided tour (maximum of 5 riders per guide) along the beach thru the Venice Canals. See sights where tour buses and cars can't take you. Let the electric bikes take you further than you thought you'd go in this 2 1/2 to 3 hour adventure. Pedal...or Not.

We are true purveyors of professional surf lessons! For two hours, we give you the ultimate SoCal experience of surfing. We provide surfboards, wetsuits, and certified surf instructors for all ages and levels of ability.

Dial Jones Tennis Academy (DJTA) Facilities are located in Santa Monica's beautiful west side. Ocean Park located along the shores of Santa Monica Beach, one can feel ocean breezes and relax in a stress-free environment. Reed Park is just blocks from the active Promenade with its boutique shops, movie houses and cafes. DJTA locations also include Chelan and Manson Washington. Dial Jones Tennis Academy offers private lessons to all ages and levels from beginner to tournament level. We also provide Family packages. You and your family can take a lesson together for one flat rate. Our instructors at the Academy are all USPTA & PTR elite certified professionals and truly love what they do. Our pro's will help you take your game to the next level.. and making sure you have a great time doing it!. Dial Jones Tennis Academy offers you more than just classes. We connect you to players and events all over the west side and help you take tennis from being a hobby to part of your lifestyle!

We are located in trendy Santa Monica & Venice Beach. If you are looking for the best way to spend a day in Santa Monica look no further than with us. We accommodate your sightseeing adventure via electric bike tours of Santa Monica, Venice beach and marina del Rey as well as rentals for you to cruise the bike path to hermosa beach or visit the trendy local areas of Santa Monica & Venice Beach.

We offer surf lessons and ocean swim training for kids and adults year-round at Santa Monica Beach, Venice Beach and Zuma Beach in Malibu. First-timers, beginners and more experienced levels are all welcome. It's our goal that you learn to stand up and ride the wave, but also that you feel comfortable being in the water and become knowledgeable about ocean conditions. We firmly believe that the more you understand the ocean and waves, the better surfing and ocean swimming experience you'll have!

Beach City Tennis Academy offers Elite USPTA Coaches that provide Tennis Lessons, Clinics, and Camps at affordable rates.

Surf training for individuals & groups committed to learning to surf whether a first-timer, beginner or intermediate trying to improve their surfing skills & experience. Learn much more than just the "pop-up". Jonathan will teach you about ocean safety, understanding ocean patterns, reading waves, wave selection, surfing techniques, board control, surfing etiquette, forecasting and equipment. Jonathan will teach you what it takes to surf and how to improve over the long haul. Jonathan is a permitted instructor who has taught thousands of surf lessons with students of varying surfing ability in the Los Angeles area & is committed to teaching surfing to your ability level. All of us are unique with differing ocean experiences, fears, concerns and knowledge. Jonathan adjusts to you and prioritizes information and skill sets based off your ability & ocean experience. We provide all equipment so if you don't have a board or wetsuit we will be happy to provide them for you.

Starting at the Santa Monica pier, this is a popular path for biking, jogging and in-line skating along the Pacific Ocean.

We teach children, teens and adults. Gain lifelong positive memories, friends and surfing skills. We welcome visitors and locals of all levels from first time beginners to advanced. Our instructors are certified in cpr, first aid, lifeguarding, safety and hired based on their ability and passion to teach.