A bay bordered by a crescent-shaped shore between Malibu and Los Angeles, the mainland of Santa Monica Bay is lined with high-end property. Many piers and docks offer fishing and parking for private vessels. Some of the larger piers, such as Santa Monica Pier and Marina Del Rey, are full of entertainment, shopping, and restaurants. A fishing or boat tour helps you appreciate the California coast. Adrenaline-pumping water activities are also available. Use our Santa Monica trip planner to visit Santa Monica Bay on your trip to Santa Monica, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.
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Santa Monica Bay is a bight of the Pacific Ocean in California, United States. It is home to many beaches including Santa Monica state beach and Malibu lagoon state beach. We visited Santa Monica... more »
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Great for sunsets, although usually its the gloomy California skies in May when I visited. Great vibes and generally clean. more »
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Very comfortable beach to be with your family and all the people around is nice and funny also you can have a great day
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We love the view. Just beautiful and relaxing place.
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3 days in Los Angeles
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
October, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, popular sights
Preferences: October, outdoors, relaxing, romantic
Attraction style: Popular sights
Pace: Medium
8 days in Los Angeles
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
April, popular sights
Preferences: April
Attraction style: Popular sights
Pace: Medium
27 days in United States
BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA
July, popular sights
Preferences: July
Attraction style: Popular sights
Pace: Medium
18 days in Beverly Hills
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September, kids, popular sights
Preferences: September, kids
Attraction style: Popular sights
Pace: Medium
13 days in United States
BY A USER FROM PORTUGAL
March, culture, outdoors, romantic, beaches, historic sites, shopping, popular sights
Preferences: March, culture, outdoors, romantic, beaches, historic sites, shopping
Attraction style: Popular sights
Pace: Medium
9 days in Los Angeles
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April, popular sights
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