Santa Monica State Beach is a California State Park operated by the city of Santa Monica. The beach is located along Pacific Coast Highway. It is 3. …
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Jan 20, 2025
There were lots people out on the beach on this warm day. It wasn’t even the weekend, but there were still lots people. I loved playing around in the sand with my friends and taking in the beach atmo…Full review by Yasmin R
Jan 14, 2025
Santa Monica beach is a good beach in Los Angeles and water is alright but matching wether and beach makes it very special.Full review by Paul H
Jan 11, 2025
A great beach with clear water perfect for paddleboarding and bodyboarding. The sand is soft and inviting, and there's plenty of space to relax. It can get a bit crowded near the pier, but it’s a fun…Full review by Ralph a
Would it be a good idea to visit Santa Monica Beach and Venice beach in one day? Is it easy to walk between them or would we benefit from renting bikes? Thanks for any advise.
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Yes, you can easily walk between them, no need for bikes.
Is driving from Hollywood to Santa Monica Pier then to Malibu wine safari too much to do in one day? What's the best day to go to either place to avoid traffic? Going early March.
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Hi We drove Route 66 last September and this was the end of the last stage for us. We did not go to Malibu though so I cannot help with that. Hollywood to Santa Monica pier is a 30ish …
Hi We drove Route 66 last September and this was the end of the last stage for us. We did not go to Malibu though so I cannot help with that. Hollywood to Santa Monica pier is a 30ish minute drive depending on the time of day. As you are probably aware the traffic in LA is notorious.. The pier and beach at Santa Monica are great and there are some handy multistory car parks tucked away down the side streets that are a better price than those on the sea front. If you get time I would also go slightly down the coast to Muscle Beach and Venice boardwalk this is a real experience. Enjoy.
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