Downtown Walking Tour
Discover the architectural gems and rich history of Downtown Santa Monica on our highly-rated guided tour.
Discover the Neighborhood :: Self-Guided Tours
Explore Santa Monica with our detailed and illustrated brochures and booklets. We've just added our 2021 Santa Monica WALL to WALL tour booklet showcasing 36 of our city's select murals.
The digital downloads are free and donations are greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for supporting historic preservation!
Shotgun House Tours
Explore the last intact shotgun house in Santa Monica, which now serves as an award-winning Preservation Resource Center for our community.
Main Street Walk
Far more than a history lesson, this place-base experience focuses on the vibrant hub of the Ocean Park neighborhood, upon which its histories have been written.
Third Street Walk
Discover the architectural and historical highlights and evolution of Santa Monica’s very first historic district on this free tour!
A Garden Dedication: Celebrating the Legacy of Doris Sosin
Join us as we dedicate the Shotgun House Native Plant Garden to Doris Sosin.
Opening Reception: The History of Muscle Beach
Discover the history of Muscle Beach! Featuring Steve Ford
