At the end of the legendary Route 66, Santa Monica is a charming seaside resort located 20 minutes west of downtown Los Angeles. With 280 days of sunshine a year, it’s famous for its 5.6 km waterfront, its waves and its water-based leisure activities. It’s a paradise for outdoor activities, surfing, swimming, walking, biking, shopping and more. On the famous Santa Monica Pier, take a ride on the roller coaster or bumper cars in Pacific Park, and watch the magnificent sunset at the end of the day from the solar-powered Ferris wheel.
You can also enjoy a wide range of restaurants, the aquarium, street shows, beautiful boutiques, sports at Muscle Beach, acrobatic yoga and, of course, relaxation on the pristine beach. Walk or bike up the boardwalk along the Pacific Ocean to Venice. Made famous by numerous films and TV series, Santa Monica is undoubtedly a varied getaway where you can take full advantage of the Californian way of life, where beauty rubs shoulders with refinement and where there’s something for everyone in terms of relaxation and activities.
Santa Monica was visited on March 29, 2023.
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