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Viceroy Santa Monica

Viceroy Experiences

Despite its laid-back attitude, Santa Monica is bustling with modern art, renowned and emerging culinary talents, and an array of outdoor adventures. Explore the Pacific Palisades and Venice via the Marvin Braude Bike Trail. Discover over 170 street art murals and public sculptures from local artists. Stop by the renowned neighborhood Farmers' Market, a gathering spot for chefs and culinary enthusiasts seeking fresh, farm-to-table fare or catch a wave on a classic longboard at one of the city’s legendary surf spots.

The Santa Monica Farmers Market

Founded in 1981, the Santa Monica Farmers Market has grown from a small community gathering into one of the country's most celebrated markets, renowned for its commitment to fresh, local produce and sustainable farming practices. Amongst chefs and locals, explore the vast weekly harvest ranging from organically farmed produce, cheeses, honeys and preserves, locally caught seafood, eggs, flowers and more, all a testament to California’s pioneering farm-to-table movement.

Chef’s Fall/Winter Highlights: Persimmons, passion fruit, avocado, melons, apples, white guavas, purple Brussel sprouts, artichokes, and marigolds.  

Longboard Surfing

Santa Monica, birthplace of Southern California's surf culture, has been a surfing mecca since the early 1900s, when pioneers like George Freeth and Duke Kahanamoku introduced the sport to the region's iconic beaches. Partake in history with a private surf lesson focusing on the sport of long boarding. Available at both sunrise and sunset, this is a must-try experience for a true Californian adventure. 

Price: From $180 / Private Session
Duration: 90 minutes

Includes surfing equipment, wetsuit, water and towels.