town.santa monica

LA Westside, beach city is "as busy as it gets". Tons of residents, day trippers, tourists, surfers, shoppers & locals alike flock to this mecca of Los Angeles on the coast. Be warned of traffic jams, lots of buses, public parking garages w/ fees and thousands of people - everywhere. Walk to restaurants & shopping, as well as historic pier & beaches. The ocean view park on the cliffs is a great place for a picnic or afternoon stroll. Get away from your desk early & take a relaxing walk. HWY 1 = Pacific Coast Highway can get backed up with traffic at afternoon rush hour. Plan your coastal trips accordingly.

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santa monica, California

elevation: 101'

population: 92,306

zip code: 90401

City

terrain:
cliffs & wide sandy beaches

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location:
Los Angeles County
W of Los Angeles
Interstate 10 @ Hwy 1, PCH

Santa Monica
lodging

recreation:

beaches

biking & rentals

boardwalk

camping

fishing

kayaking & rentals

shopping

skating

surfing

swimming

shopping

Beach Bike Path

LA Bikeways Map

parks, forests, rivers & lakes:

Santa Monica Mountains NRA

Dockweiler State Beach

Santa Monica State Beach

Will Rogers State Beach

Las Tunas Beach LA

Malibu Lagoon State Park

Will Rogers State Historic Park

santa monica campgrounds

Leo Carillo Beach Camping
Point Mugu Campground
Malibu Creek State Park Camping

description:
The Los Angeles westside city on the beach. Santa Monica Pier with famous boardwalk features restaurants & carnival rides. Third Street is packed with restaurants, cool shops and street entertainers.

nearby towns:
Venice Beach
Marina del Rey
Playa del Rey
West Hollywood
Malibu

local links:

Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce
1234 6th St. Suite 100, Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-393-9825
https://smchamber.com/

Real Food Daily - Organic
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Co-opportunity Market
RAWvolution - Organic Delivery
Yoga Works
Santa Monica Yoga
Santa Monica Pier & Boardwalk
Third Street Promenade
NPR: KCRW FM 89.9
CORBA - Mountain Bike Club
Heal the Bay Aquarium
Inn of the Seventh Ray
Los Angeles Dive Map

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town.santa monica