Parks and playgrounds with restrooms in Santa Monica
Tongva Park
Winding paths, a splash pad and quirky play structures, a short walk from the pier.
Virginia Avenue Park
Playgrounds plus a splash pad for the hot days, and the farmers market sets up right here too.
Annenberg Community Beach House
A public beach club with a splash pad and a playground steps from the sand.
Marine Park
Big shade trees and a kid-sized copy of the famous pier sign, which ends up in every photo.
Beach Park 1 (Dorothy Green Park)
A playground right on the beach bike path, with grass for a picnic. Ride in, play, ride on.
Cayton Children's Museum
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.