Santa Monica Airport Observation Deck — Attraction in Santa Monica

This is a wonderful treasure in the greater Los Angeles area. If you like a spectacular view from the Hollywood Hills to the Pacific Ocean while enjoying airplanes coming and going don’t miss spending time here. As an aviation enthusiast I have been coming here for over 40 years. The airport provides bleacher seating with live air traffic radio communications from the airport tower to the aircraft. You get to see, hear, and experience in real time the exciting enjoyment of air travel into the historic Santa Monica Airport. Great place to bring kids to learn about aviation. There are clean public restrooms and nearby restaurants. It beautiful relaxing...

Came here to watch my son fly a Cessna but noticed other families drop by at the observation deck just to watch the planes come and go at the airport. It's got a great view and anyone can just stop by and take pictures and watch pilots fly. Parking is free and there is a restroom available, at the first level there are some benches where you could sit and enjoy...

ITS HISTORIC AND EVEN WITH THE JET NOISE EHICH I LOVE, ITS STILL VERY RELAXING JUST TO BE THERE. CITY COUNCIL IS SO CORRUPT FOR PLANNING ON CLOSING THIS AIRPORT. THE CLOSURE OF THIS AIRPORT WILL CREATE A BOOM IN HIGH RISE BUILDINGS, SINCE THERE WOULDN'T BE AN AIRFIELD RESTRICTION AGAINST IT. THATLL MEAN WAY MORE TRAFFIC AND A LOWER QUALITY OF...