# Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Santa Monica

Playgrounds, parks, museums and other things to do with kids in Santa Monica. See which ones have a changing table, room for a stroller and what ages they suit before you go. 18 listed.

Last updated 2026-10-28, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## The list

1. [Tongva Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/tongva-park-santa-monica) (playground, Santa Monica). Winding paths, a splash pad and quirky play structures, a short walk from the pier.
2. [Virginia Avenue Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/virginia-avenue-park-santa-monica) (playground, Santa Monica). Playgrounds plus a splash pad for the hot days, and the farmers market sets up right here too.
3. [Annenberg Community Beach House](https://ourplayday.com/places/annenberg-community-beach-house-santa-monica) (beach, Santa Monica). A public beach club with a splash pad and a playground steps from the sand.
4. [Marine Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/marine-park-santa-monica) (playground, Santa Monica). Big shade trees and a kid-sized copy of the famous pier sign, which ends up in every photo.
5. [Douglas Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/douglas-park-santa-monica) (playground, Santa Monica). A rebuilt inclusive playground, duck ponds to wander past, and lawn bowling to watch.
6. [South Beach Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/south-beach-park-santa-monica) (playground, Santa Monica). A universally accessible playground a few steps from the sand, with grass for spreading out when the beach gets to be too much.
7. [Beach Park 1 (Dorothy Green Park)](https://ourplayday.com/places/beach-park-1-dorothy-green-park-santa-monica) (playground, Santa Monica). A playground right on the beach bike path, with grass for a picnic. Ride in, play, ride on.
8. [Cayton Children's Museum](https://ourplayday.com/places/cayton-children-s-museum-santa-monica) (museum, Santa Monica). A real helicopter to sit in and a mini marketplace to shop in, all built for kids up to 8. Nursing lounges too, which says a lot.
9. [Pacific Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/pacific-park-santa-monica) (park, Santa Monica). Rides on the pier and a solar-powered Ferris wheel.
10. [Heal the Bay Aquarium](https://ourplayday.com/places/heal-the-bay-aquarium-santa-monica) (aquarium, Santa Monica). Touch tanks and about 100 local species tucked under the pier. Small enough to do in an hour with a toddler.
11. [Museum of Flying](https://ourplayday.com/places/museum-of-flying-santa-monica) (museum, Santa Monica). Vintage planes kids can get right up close to, with a playground and a lunch patio across the street.
12. [Airport Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/airport-park-santa-monica) (park, Santa Monica). Park with a playground.
13. [Clover Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/clover-park-santa-monica) (park, Santa Monica). Park with a playground.
14. [Fun Play World Santa Monica](https://ourplayday.com/places/fun-play-world-santa-monica-santa-monica) (indoor play space, Santa Monica). Slides, ball pits and colorful play structures, with separate areas for toddlers and older kids and a cafe corner for grown-ups.
15. [Joslyn Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/joslyn-park-santa-monica) (park, Santa Monica). A neighborhood park with a children's playground.
16. [Ozone Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/ozone-park-santa-monica) (park, Santa Monica). Park with a playground.
17. [Reed Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/reed-park-santa-monica) (park, Santa Monica). A fenced playground with sections for toddlers and older kids, plus tennis and basketball courts.
18. [Stewart Street Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/stewart-street-park-santa-monica) (park, Santa Monica). Park with a playground.

## Other lists for Santa Monica

- [Restaurants](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/santa-monica/restaurants) (5)
- [Cafés](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/santa-monica/cafes) (4)
- [Hotels](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/santa-monica/hotels) (3)

## About this list

Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Each listing carries the kid facts (high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus, wheelchair access) A list needs at least three places to exist.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/santa-monica/playgrounds. All of Santa Monica: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/santa-monica