Summer activities near Westwood

Hey Bruins! Staying in Westwood for the summer? Looking for ways to spend your weekend or your day off? Done with staycations and ready to explore the LA area? There are a few places you could check out.

Here are the three ideas for fun summer activities near Westwood:

Santa Monica

Santa Monica is one of LA’s most iconic locations and there’s no shortage of activities to do. If you’re an active person, you might be interested in renting a surfboard or boogie board and hit the waves. If you’re a shopaholic, 3rd Street Promenade has plenty of shops to browse. There’s even an amusement park and an aquarium on the Santa Monica Pier. 

There are several Big Blue Bus lines that run between UCLA and Santa Monica, so even if you don’t drive, it’s pretty easy to get there. Visit Moovit website using the link below to view all the Big Blue Bus lines and updated schedules. 

Universal Studios Hollywood

Love theme parks? Head to Universal Studios Hollywood to try all the rides, stroll through the immersive Harry Potter and Super Mario Bros. worlds, and go behind the scenes of a working film studio — all for a discounted price! The UCLA Central Ticket Office (CTO) offers discounted Universal Studio day passes and season passes for UCLA students. To get your UCLA student discount, click the link below.

Sunset Recreation Center

You don’t need to leave Westwood to have a great time. UCLA Recreation’s Sunset Recreation Center has two swimming pools, three beach volleyball courts and a lawn for sunbathing. Students get free access to the Sunset Recreation Center’s facilities — just show up with your BruinCard and enjoy your day by the pool!