Chess, anyone? If the answer is yes, and you're in Santa Monica, this is the place to be. Situated a few strides away from Muscle Beach, Chess Park has a total of 67 chessboards, including one a huge one, laid out across the pavement (with giant chesspieces are available for public use) as well as 14 large tables that feature four boards apiece, and 10 smaller tables, each with one board. Reservations aren't required in order to book a table, and unlike most of the other 25 parks in the city, this one is open from sunrise to sunset.