Extreme Activities, Places to Stay and Where to Grub
Written By: Ashlee Polarek Santa Monica Activities
California is a state of endless beauty, from scorching deserts and towering ancient trees to the Golden Gate Bridge and the Hollywood sign; there is no limit to the beauty the state has to offer and there is no better place to road trip than on the end of Route 66 in Santa Monica. This city is where authentic tacos and Ethiopian food can be consumed on the same day, but still the best part may be the fact that you don’t have to leave California to embark on an incredible road trip! Bon Voyage!
Santa Monica Activities
Go HAM With These Extreme Experiences
Take an Aerial Physique Class
First Class: $30
Take an intro to Aerial Silk class with Aerial Physique. During the intro class students learn the basics including foot locks, inversion and climbing to step outside of your comfort zone. Good for flexibility and core strength, these classes are a great way to get in shape and begin your journey into the world of extreme.
Aerial Physique
8717 Aviation Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90301
800.208.2246
Rock Climb in the Dark
A Day Pass for Self-Supervised Climbers: $20
First Time Climbers Introductory Class: $35
Located in the historic 1904 Edison Steam Power Plant, Stronghold Climbing Gym offers an array of climbing options for the experienced and for newbies. Guests can choose top-roping, crack climbing or bouldering all in the dark! Be sure to check this spot out and don’t forget your headlamp.
Stronghold Climbing Gym
650 S Avenue 21
Los Angeles, CA 90031
323.505.7000
Fly Trapeze
Flying Trapeze Class: $55-$65
Start on the pier, at the Trapeze School New York (TSNY) Los Angeles. The students are strapped into safety belts and take to the sky where you get to attempt your first trick—the knee hang. This is definitely an activity that will get your blood pumping and heart racing.
Trapeze School New York, Los Angeles
370 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310.394.5800
Take a Bite Out of These Delicious Dishes
Burger With a Twist
Must Order: Beach Club Salad
At M Street Kitchen, you have to order the Beach Club Salad. Grilled chicken breast cozies up next to cucumber, summer corn, tomatoes, avocado, bacon and blue cheese in a bed of romaine and tossed in a delish Italian vinaigrette.
This is How We Roll
Must Order: To-Go Nozawa TRUST ME or LITE
Stop at SUGARFISH if you want a sushi restaurant that pushes the boundaries. Here guests can choose from three simpli ed menus to ensure an unbelieveable sushi experience—you can’t go wrong with taking your meal to-go with the TRUST ME or LITE options.
Not Your Average Flatbread
Must Order: Seafood Tower
Top Chef finalist Brian Malarkey woos guests with dishes like Seafood Tower at Herringbone. On weekdays from 4:30-6:30 p.m. guests can indulge in $1 oysters, or $9 Margherita Flatbread during their Oyster Hour.
Santa Monica Activities
Instagram-Worthy Stops
-Pink Paul Smith Wall
8221 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Santa Monica Activities
-Carrera Cafe
8251 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Santa Monica Activities
-Made in LA Wall at Cisco Home
8025 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Santa Monica Activities
-Urban Light at Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Santa Monica Activities
-The Brandy Melville “California” Wall
Located adjacent to the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica
Santa Monica Activities
-Craig’s Restaurant
8826 Melrose Ave
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Ashlee is a freelance writer with a focus on travel, lifestyle and food. After obtaining her degree in Journalism she took the world by storm teaching in South Korea and giving motivation speeches across the United States. She can often be found on road-trips, plane rides and cooking up her favorite meal from her most recent travels. The anti-homebody loves a good hike, good book and a day spent with friends.
