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Santa Monica, California — Travel Guide & Things to Do

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Santa Monica
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Santa Monica (Spanish for 'Saint Monica'; Spanish: Santa Mónica) is a city in Los Angeles County, situated along Santa Monica Bay on California's South Coast. Santa Monica's 2020 U.S. Census population was 93,076. Santa Monica is a popular resort town, owing to its climate, beaches, and hospitality industry. It has a diverse economy, hosting headquarters of companies such as Hulu, Activision Blizzard, Universal Music Group, Lionsgate Films, and The Recording Academy.
Nearby attractions
Santa Monica PierThe GettyVenice BeachPacific Park on the Santa Monica PierBeverly Gardens ParkVenice CanalsThe Getty VillaPalisades ParkVenice Beach Recreation CenterVenice Beach Skatepark
Nearby restaurants
Killer ShrimpC&O RestaurantsGjustaThe Venice Whaler1212 Santa MonicaThe Misfit Bar & RestaurantÉlephanteThe Warehouse RestaurantThe AlbrightThe Lobster
Nearby hotels
Marina del Rey MarriottShutters on the BeachThe Ritz-Carlton, Marina del ReyHilton Santa Monica Hotel & SuitesHyatt Centric Delfina Santa MonicaShore HotelHotel Casa del MarHI Los Angeles Santa Monica HostelJamaica Bay Inn Marina Del Rey, Tapestry Collection by HiltonSandbourne Santa Monica, Autograph Collection
Nearby localities
Long BeachIrvineRiversideBuena ParkAnaheimLos AngelesSan DiegoBakersfieldNewport BeachOntario
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Santa Monica

Santa Monica, California, United States

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Santa Monica (Spanish for 'Saint Monica'; Spanish: Santa Mónica) is a city in Los Angeles County, situated along Santa Monica Bay on California's South Coast. Santa Monica's 2020 U.S. Census population was 93,076. Santa Monica is a popular resort town, owing to its climate, beaches, and hospitality industry. It has a diverse economy, hosting headquarters of companies such as Hulu, Activision Blizzard, Universal Music Group, Lionsgate Films, and The...

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Santa Monica (Spanish for 'Saint Monica'; Spanish: Santa Mónica) is a city in Los Angeles County, situated along Santa Monica Bay on California's South Coast. Santa Monica's 2020 U.S. Census population was 93,076. Santa Monica is a popular resort town, owing to its climate, beaches, and hospitality industry. It has a diverse economy, hosting headquarters of companies such as Hulu, Activision Blizzard, Universal Music Group, Lionsgate Films, and The Recording Academy.

attractions: Santa Monica Pier, The Getty, Venice Beach, Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier, Beverly Gardens Park, Venice Canals, The Getty Villa, Palisades Park, Venice Beach Recreation Center, Venice Beach Skatepark, restaurants: Killer Shrimp, C&O Restaurants, Gjusta, The Venice Whaler, 1212 Santa Monica, The Misfit Bar & Restaurant, Élephante, The Warehouse Restaurant, The Albright, The Lobster
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Things to Do in Santa Monica, California, United States - Santa Monica Attractions & Activities

Attractions of Santa Monica

Santa Monica Pier

The Getty

Venice Beach

Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier

Beverly Gardens Park

Venice Canals

The Getty Villa

Palisades Park

Venice Beach Recreation Center

Venice Beach Skatepark

Santa Monica Pier

Santa Monica Pier

4.6

(42.8K)

Open 24 hours
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The Getty

The Getty

4.8

(13.1K)

Open 24 hours
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Venice Beach

Venice Beach

4.5

(7K)

Open 24 hours
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Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier

Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier

4.6

(5.8K)

Open 24 hours
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Things to do nearby

Decorate Sweet Lady Jane cakes in Santa Monica
Decorate Sweet Lady Jane cakes in Santa Monica
Fri, Dec 12 • 10:45 AM
Santa Monica, California, 90403
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Merry Maker Mondays!
Merry Maker Mondays!
Mon, Dec 8 • 6:00 PM
3382 East Florence Avenue, Huntington Park, CA 90255
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A Very ICAN Christmas
A Very ICAN Christmas
Wed, Dec 10 • 6:00 PM
2761 West 190th Street, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
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Restaurants of Santa Monica

Killer Shrimp

C&O Restaurants

Gjusta

The Venice Whaler

1212 Santa Monica

The Misfit Bar & Restaurant

Élephante

The Warehouse Restaurant

The Albright

The Lobster

Killer Shrimp

Killer Shrimp

4.1

(2.7K)

$$

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C&O Restaurants

C&O Restaurants

4.5

(1.8K)

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Gjusta

Gjusta

4.4

(1.5K)

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The Venice Whaler

The Venice Whaler

4.3

(1.5K)

$$

Open until 2:00 AM
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