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Santa Monica, CaliforniaWelcome to Santa Monica!
Santa Monica is an unforgettable, seaside city in Southern California. Conveniently located a few miles from Los Angeles and a short drive to the neighboring attractions of the region, Santa Monica is a beach city with all of the culture, events and comforts of an active metropolis. Equal parts coastal getaway and urban center, Santa Monica serves as a perfect base for vacationers and business travelers alike. For those seeking a Southern California vacation, Santa Monica offers the best of all possible worlds. Santa Monica is on the western oceanfront edge of Los Angeles, just 16 miles from the heart of Downtown L.A. and just 8 miles from Los Angeles International (LAX) Airport. Santa Monica is a walk-able 8.3 square miles – a pedestrian-friendly beach city. Each of its eight districts offers a diverse mix of shopping, dining, entertainment, outdoor recreation and, thanks to its unmatched public transportation system, metropolitan convenience. A range of reasons keeps visitors coming to Santa Monica for business and pleasure. From the beaches of the Santa Monica Bay to award-winning restaurants and accommodations, to cutting-edge California culture, the quality of life in Santa Monica is apparent and abundant. Request Free Santa Monica Visitors Guide!
Santa Monica hotels range from luxury to boutique, and beachfront to secluded. There are 37 properties and more than 3,500 rooms with prices ranging from economy to five star – and all are located in close proximity to all of the activities, attractions and beaches that Santa Monica has to offer.
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Both a seaside town and bustling city, Santa Monica has activities for young and old, from beach games and bike paths to art galleries and nightclubs, from shopping and fitness to theater and concerts. Santa Monica Beaches For many the single greatest reason to visit Santa Monica is to enjoy the ultimate Southern California beach. Santa Monica has 3.5 miles (5.6 km) of well-maintained California beach locations and enjoys on average 340 days of sunshine a year plus a nearly constant gentle ocean breeze. Cycling, movie shoots, beach volleyball games, and the finest of people-watching all happen here, and it's no wonder. People love to gather at this California beach, partially because it is so pristine. Santa Monica Pier and Pacific Park The World-Famous Santa Monica Pier celebrated its 100th anniversary on September 9, 2009. With a carousel, an arcade, an amusement park, a trapeze school, restaurants and a summer outdoor concert series, the Santa Monica Pier offers a range of activities. Shopping Santa Monica, California shopping covers the spectrum, from Main Street fashion boutiques to 3rd Street Promenade name brand stores, from toys and games to art galleries, from fine jewelry to fine furnishings. Each of the city’s eight districts has a distinct character, whether it’s the pedestrian-only 3rd Street Promenade, the musical instrument strip of Pico Boulevard or the stylish, upscale merchants on Montana Avenue. Santa Monica Place, opening in 2010, will offer visitors an exciting range of shopping opportunities, as well as an indoor/outdoor rooftop Dining Deck with a view of the Pacific Ocean. Whatever your pleasure, it can be found here. Nightlife Santa Monica has a range of nightlife offerings that are sure to entertain well into the evening. From California nightclubs for top 40 dancing to pubs, and from opulent hotel bars to the Santa Monica Pier concert series, Santa Monica nightlife offers something for everyone. Request Free Santa Monica Visitors Guide!
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Location/Schedule: For more event and festival information, visit the Santa Monica Events Calendar Twilight Dance Series Location/Schedule: Jazz on the Lawn Santa Monica Movies on the Pier Location: Santa Monica Pier For more event and festival information, visit the Santa Monica Events Calendar Additionally, for more information on any of the topics above or anything else that the Santa Monica, California area has to offer, be sure to Request Your Free Santa Monica Visitors Guide! |
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Whether here for a day or a week, there’s always a great variety of things to do on your California vacation, from award-winning dining and top-rated shopping and accommodations to Santa Monica Beach and the attraction-packed Pier.
Santa Monica restaurants offer some of the most varied and world-class dining in all of Los Angeles and Southern California. From organic, vegetarian fare and California fusion to fresh seafood and a top-rated steak, there are options for every palette, taste and budget. While California restaurants range from the casual to the elegant, bear one rule in mind – and it doesn’t apply merely to dining: “jackets are not required,” no matter how sophisticated the scene.
