All Family Fun in Santa Monica, CA | 13 Activities

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Santa Monica Fun Play World Kids Indoor Playground Santa Monica

★★★★☆ 4.7 (62)

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Santa Monica Museum of Illusions

★★★★☆ 4.9 (557)

Children's Museums

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Santa Monica Player One VR World

★★★★★ 5 (832)

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Santa Monica Virginia Avenue Park - Splash Pad

★★★★☆ 4.3 (46)

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Santa Monica Jumping Gym

★★★★☆ 4.7 (12)

Trampoline Parks

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Santa Monica Holey Moley Golf Club Santa Monica

★★★★☆ 4.2 (275)

Mini Golf

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While You're in Santa Monica

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Parks & Nature

Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier
Tongva Park
Palisades Park
Virginia Avenue Park
Santa Monica Pier Carousel

Museums & Culture

Cayton Children's Museum
Santa Monica Pier Arch
Museum of Illusions
Museum of Flying
Farnam House

Attractions

Santa Monica Pier
Downtown Santa Monica
Pacific Wheel
Heal the Bay Aquarium
Venice Beach Boardwalk
Player One VR World

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Fun Play World Kids Indoor Playground Santa Monica

Nut-free facility, making it a safe choice for families with nut allergies
Outside food and drinks are welcome in the party area, offering flexibility for families with dietary restrictions or preferences

Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier

The Pacific Wheel is a fully solar-powered Ferris wheel, making it an environmentally sustainable attraction
Is located directly over the ocean on the Santa Monica Pier, creating a unique amusement park experience with rides positioned above water

Playland Arcade

Located directly on the Santa Monica Pier, making it an oceanfront arcade with an outdoor setting that combines vintage gaming with scenic Pacific Ocean views
Staff members have received recognition for exceptional customer service, including going above and beyond to resolve technical issues and assist guests, with specific staff members like Emiliano earning praise for helping customers throughout the night

Two Bit Circus

Relocated from Downtown Los Angeles to Santa Monica, representing a significant expansion and repositioning of the venue to a major coastal market
The venue features a robot bartender as part of its tech-infused experience, combining entertainment with innovative service automation

Player One VR World

Uses zero-latency 4K and 5K VR technology with full-body tracking that requires no heavy backpacks, clunky trackers, wires, or foot trackers, eliminating the typical motion sickness issues common in traditional VR experiences
The venue features fully private rooms for all activities including laser tag and free-roam VR games, allowing groups to play without worrying about hitting walls or colliding with other players

More venue notes

THE CUBE VR Immersive Park

VR offers full-body VR experiences with immersive airsoft gameplay, combining physical movement with virtual reality in themed environments including Zombies, Vegas Casino/Shooting, Battle, and Horror themes
The venue maintains an exceptionally high rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars across 446 reviews, with staff helpfulness mentioned in 118 review topics, indicating consistently outstanding customer service

Virginia Avenue Park - Splash Pad

Park Splash Pad is completely free to access, operating seasonally from Memorial Day to Labor Day
The park serves as an introductory water play facility for young children not yet ready for full-scale water parks, offering a low-key alternative

Jumping Gym

Coach Sara has been working with the same students for 5 years, demonstrating exceptional client retention and long-term coaching relationships
The facility specializes in foundational gymnastics instruction for young children (Kindergarten and 1st grade), with a focus on accessibility and skill-building in a supportive environment

Cayton Children's Museum

Located within a shopping mall in Santa Monica with direct proximity to Santa Monica Pier and Pacific Park amusement park, allowing families to combine museum visit with beach and shopping activities in one location
Operates as a non-profit organization, offering WIC discount eligibility and year-round membership programs with advance ticket discounts ($2 savings when purchased online)

Museum of Illusions

The Museum of Illusions features a specialized vortex room/tunnel that is frequently mentioned in visitor reviews as a standout exhibit that creates disorienting sensory experiences
Staff members actively participate in enhancing the visitor experience by providing real-time photography assistance and tips to optimize illusion photo opportunities, with multiple reviews highlighting exceptional service from named staff members

Museum of Flying

Was established in 1974 and operates as a 22,000 square foot aerospace museum housed in a hangar with a mezzanine in Santa Monica, CA
The museum features a dedicated second floor section honoring female aviators and their contributions to aviation history

Holey Moley Golf Club Santa Monica

Features three completely different themed 9-hole courses with pop-culture nostalgia designs, allowing players to experience 27 holes of distinct immersive themes within one venue
Operates as a transforming venue with strict age restrictions: children under 13 require adult supervision, but after 8pm it becomes a 21+ only establishment with valid government-issued ID required

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