Santa Monica
Where the American Dream Meets the Pacific
Santa Monica is Southern California's iconic beach city featuring the legendary pier with its Ferris wheel, world-class beach culture, upscale shopping on the Third Street Promenade, and the endpoint of historic Route 66.
Highlights
- Iconic Santa Monica Pier with Pacific Park amusement rides
- 3.5 miles of wide sandy beaches
- Third Street Promenade outdoor shopping and dining
- Historic Route 66 endpoint at the pier
- Bike path connecting to Venice Beach
- Palisades Park ocean bluff views
- Year-round perfect beach weather
Best Time to Visit
Year-round destination with Mediterranean climate. May through October offers warmest weather. June Gloom brings morning fog in early summer. September and October often have the clearest skies and warmest water.
Language: English · Currency: US Dollar (USD, $)