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    Buttercup D.
    "Santa Monica is one of the best coastal cities in LA."(2 Tips)
    Emre A.
    "Venice beach and the state beach."(2 Tips)
    Katherine C.
    "Check out 3rd street for shopping and Hillstone for dinner."(2 Tips)
    Desiree V.
    "great place to watch a sunset and have fun with the rides and games"(6 Tips)
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  • Alexandra E.heart icon on user image
    Alexandra E.June 22, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    By far the most desirable part of LA to live in, Santa Monica boasts shopping, restaurants and of course ...the beach. High rent, limited space and tourists are a compromise for this prime location.
  • Buttercup D.
    Buttercup DOctober 31, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Santa Monica is one of the best coastal cities in LA. Enjoy a walk on the Strand on a nice day and check out the Annenberg Community Beach House which is open to the public!
  • Jon S.heart icon on user image
    Jon SanchezApril 4, 2015
    Been here 100+ times
    Always make sure you check the signs where you park. Sometimes they may have more than one exception for that parking space.
  • Jon S.heart icon on user image
    Jon SanchezJuly 4, 2016
    Been here 100+ times
    Santa Monica can get cool in the mornings and evenings, so you should always bring a light jacket.
  • Katherine C.heart icon on user image
    Katherine ColesAugust 15, 2016
    A must if visiting LA. Check out 3rd street for shopping and Hillstone for dinner. The state beach is gorgeous and there are toilets near some public parking spots.
  • Elias G.heart icon on user image
    Elias GonzalezNovember 7, 2015
    Beautiful place and a great experience. Touristic sights, nice restaurants and cool shopping. A must see if you are in LA
  • Steve G.heart icon on user image
    Steve GrahamMay 14, 2019
    I love it. It's not LA in LA. Live here, as close to the beach as you can.
  • Nmheart icon on user image
    NmMay 9, 2020
    A little coastal city with a beautiful beach .. Too many things to see, activities to do & a variety of attractions to visit .. A charming destination to enjoy while in LA !!
  • Jessica C.
    Jessica CampbellOctober 6, 2014
    Island monarch coffee( IMC), the best 100% organic coffee in LA. Free wifi, ample parking, 10818A Jefferson blvd. culver city. CA. Great selection of non- coffee drinks, food, pastries. Delicious!
  • Jon S.heart icon on user image
    Jon SanchezJuly 4, 2016
    Been here 100+ times
    If you want to boogie board and surf, the best times is in the morning. Use one hour parking or park in the meters before 8 and you are set.
  • Danny A.heart icon on user image
    Danny ArchilaJuly 11, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Be Careful with Parking. If you know what's good for you, you'll have your timer set up just right to avoid the possibility of getting your vehicle towed or ticketed (that's usually $53 - $120) Yikes!
  • Jon S.heart icon on user image
    Jon SanchezJuly 4, 2016
    Been here 100+ times
    The Arclight near Bloomingdales has great food but they won't let you eat the great good in the theaters.
  • ZUMA SRF c.heart icon on user image
    ZUMA SRF christianjohnvolzDecember 21, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    A nice place to live, breathe and enjoy the sea and surf. A quaint city by the sea, to leave as clean and pristine as it was discoversdc
  • Jon S.heart icon on user image
    Jon SanchezJuly 4, 2016
    Been here 100+ times
    Santa Monica Airport (SMO) is a lot of fun. Spitfire Cafe, art markets, Museum of Flight and soccer fields!
  • C W.heart icon on user image
    C WAugust 8, 2020
    For best Parking, Views and to get away from the Crowds— park north of Arizona where there’s tons of public spaces. Best views & least crowded from the flocks of Tourists.
  • Jon S.heart icon on user image
    Jon SanchezJuly 4, 2016
    Been here 100+ times
    Third street promenade is fun for people watching, shopping, street entertainment and movies.
  • Jon S.heart icon on user image
    Jon SanchezApril 4, 2015
    Been here 100+ times
    Always check the parking signs to make sure you can park.
  • Emre A.heart icon on user image
    Emre AktunaSeptember 12, 2018
    If you are in LA highly recommended to see.Venice beach and the state beach.3rd street for shopping.
  • Elizabethheart icon on user image
    ElizabethJune 26, 2012
    Love working here!! It feels like home! Any tips on finding a clean affordable apartment or rental house would be much appreciated! Can't wait to call S.M. Home!
  • Gürhan G.
    Gürhan GündayJanuary 17, 2015
    Best touristic place in Los Angeles. Stay here, visit the 3rd street promenade and the pier; and then go to either San Diego, Las Vegas or San Francisco.
  • A L E Xheart icon on user image
    A L E XJanuary 23, 2016
    Adorable little city with plenty to do. From an Apple Store to a Dunkin Donuts. Head down to the pier for the views.
  • Jon S.heart icon on user image
    Jon SanchezJuly 4, 2016
    Been here 100+ times
    Parking in the neighborhoods requires a permit. Curiously only during the day and not night. Watch for signs.
  • Russ N.
    Russ NeibertOctober 3, 2013
    Find parking on side street across Colorado, from 902 building because it's $10.00 to park in lot & Colorado is ALL torn up with ongoing road construction.
  • Sandro S.
    Sandro SolerFebruary 5, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Ye Olde Kings Head for breakfast and football/rugby, Bruno's for lunch or dinner, hang out at the pier during the day or at night, and beer and live bands and Rusty's.
  • Bill H.
    Bill HunterJune 29, 2015
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  • Christopher T.
    Christopher TJuly 6, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    It's a cool city because I was born here!
  • Danny A.heart icon on user image
    Danny ArchilaJuly 11, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    The Food here is fantastic! Try especially Bruxie for great Waffles
  • Gorkem U.heart icon on user image
    Gorkem UnelFebruary 10, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Best beach of Southern California...sorry diego people !
  • Jeff P.
    Jeff PackSeptember 12, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Great workout area just south of the pier. It's on the beach and its free!
  • Atheneheart icon on user image
    AtheneMay 22, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    I'm so happy and grateful to call Santa Monica home! ❤
  • Desiree V.
    Desiree VAugust 30, 2013
    Santa Monica Pier is a great place to watch a sunset and have fun with the rides and games
  • Jon S.heart icon on user image
    Jon SanchezJuly 4, 2016
    Been here 100+ times
    Santa Monica Beaches are much cleaner than the Venice beaches.
  • Jon S.heart icon on user image
    Jon SanchezJuly 4, 2016
    Been here 100+ times
    There are three theatres at the promenade. AMC 7, Leowa AMC 4, and Arclight.
  • Natalie G.heart icon on user image
    Natalie GuerraOctober 19, 2015
    One of the best places in Los Angeles ❤️
  • Motti.  (Mordechai) L.heart icon on user image
    Motti. (Mordechai) LuziaOctober 26, 2018
    Been here 100+ times
    Great city to live in city console is A Leftist communist Regime
  • Jay H.heart icon on user image
    Jay HartwigOctober 20, 2015
    I love visiting the pier, the promenade, and true food kitchen!
  • Abu Aya K.heart icon on user image
    Abu Aya KDJuly 16, 2017
    Love this city... stay near the ocean
  • Alonso N.heart icon on user image
    Alonso Navarro MendozaSeptember 17, 2015
    Awesome place!!! Lovely beaches and nice people
  • Frank G.
    Frank GerechterOctober 16, 2018
    Been here 100+ times
    Used to be a great city
  • Christian V.
    Christian VolzSeptember 10, 2017
    I created this image with Amazon Stickers
  • Jennifer J.
    Jennifer JNovember 22, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Native Santa Monican. So lucky. This is a Great City to call home:)
  • Alis İ.heart icon on user image
    Alis İçJune 25, 2016
    the most beautiful city of the world, santa monica👌❤️
  • Jon S.heart icon on user image
    Jon SanchezApril 4, 2015
    Been here 100+ times
    There is a mailbox on the corner of 18th and Ashland.
  • Hamdi B.
    Hamdi Ben LaghaMarch 24, 2015
    Really crowded but it's a must see !
  • Clareheart icon on user image
    ClareFebruary 16, 2016
    fun but crowded. i'll be back, of course.
  • Darya J.
    Darya JonesMarch 8, 2013
    It's extremely green oriented. :) I love the recycling / compost emphasis !!
  • Naty C.
    Naty CarreñoAugust 22, 2012
    The summery sunsets here are beautiful
  • Michael F.
    Michael FriedmanDecember 29, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    I so really like it here. Definitely one of the better parts of Los Angeles.
  • Bahaheart icon on user image
    BahaSeptember 19, 2015
    Awesome city with many beaches
  • John T.
    John TomaszewskiJanuary 28, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Main street on the other side of Pico is a hidden gem.
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