Bask in the warm California sun on the white sand shores of Santa Monica State Beach. Stretching over 4.82 km (3 mi) along the Santa Monica Bay, the beach is the area’s hub for outdoor activity, including swimming, surfing, and biking, as well as beachside eating and shopping. Take a nap in the sand after some beach volleyball or paddleboarding. Pack a picnic to enjoy, and don’t miss a chance to walk along Santa Monica Pier for a full array of eateries, souvenir shops, and street entertainment. To visit Santa Monica State Beach on your holiday in Santa Monica, and find out what else Santa Monica has to offer, use our Santa Monica.
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Spectacular site for many travelers, especially at the end of Route 66. This popular city in Los Angeles County has an amusement park, a beautiful wooden pier, a promenade that draws the entire beach.... more
Spectacular site for many travelers, especially at the end of Route 66. This popular city in Los Angeles County has an amusement park, a beautiful wooden pier, a promenade that draws the entire beach.... more »
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We stopped here for some beach time after spending days in the theme parks. The area right near the pier is dirty and very busy, but the further you get away from the pier in either direction gets...
We stopped here for some beach time after spending days in the theme parks. The area right near the pier is dirty and very busy, but the further you get away from the pier in either direction gets... more »
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It was very fun, great restaurants, games and rides
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The best place ever 😍🙌🏼
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