SANTA MONICA
Santa Monica, California offers more than its beautiful beach and year-round warm weather. Its proximity to the greater Los Angeles area makes Santa Monica the perfect base for vacationers and business travelers alike.
SANTA MONICA
Santa Monica, California offers more than its beautiful beach and year-round warm weather. Its proximity to the greater Los Angeles area makes Santa Monica the perfect base for vacationers and business travelers alike.
Santa Monica is Los Angeles’ premier beach city – a charming seaside escape with all of the culture, events and urban amenities of a bustling metropolis. The blend of Santa Monica’s oceanfront setting, world-class dining, extraordinary selection of hotels and fame shopping options, all set on one of California’s most iconic stretches of shoreline, creates a truly unforgettable destination.
Santa Monica is Los Angeles’ premier beach city – a charming seaside escape with all of the culture, events and urban amenities of a bustling metropolis. The blend of Santa Monica’s oceanfront setting, world-class dining, extraordinary selection of hotels and fame shopping options, all set on one of California’s most iconic stretches of shoreline, creates a truly unforgettable destination.
FIND YOUR VACATION
FIND YOURSELF IN SANTA MONICA
Santa Monica is a beautiful seaside city, with miles of beach, exciting outdoor activities, family attractions and cultural experiences for all ages.
FIND YOURSELF IN SANTA MONICA
Santa Monica is a beautiful seaside city, with miles of beach, exciting outdoor activities, family attractions and cultural experiences for all ages.
A STAY AT THE BEACH
No other Los Angeles beach city has such a great variety of hotels overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Santa Monica’s coastline is dotted with luxury, family-friendly and boutique hotels. These properties offer easy access to nearby restaurants and bars, many with ocean view and open-air patios.
FUN FOR ALL AGES
The Santa Monica Pier is a must-visit attraction that sets Santa Monica apart as an ideal destination for families and visitors of all ages. The Pier offers Pacific Park, a full-service amusement park home to the famous solar-powered Ferris wheel, the only one of its kind in the region. Families can also enjoy a ride at the historic Looff Hippodrome Carousel, a National Historic Landmark.
THE PERFECT PICNIC
Ready for some R&R? Head to the beach for a mental refresh and the calming sea breeze. Or book a private beach picnic with Santa Monica Picnic Co. The elegant experience includes blankets, a low picnic table and decorative touches like string lights. For more beachfront relaxation, add a yoga class or sound bath to your experience.
A STAY AT THE BEACH
No other Los Angeles beach city has such a great variety of hotels overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Santa Monica’s coastline is dotted with luxury, family-friendly and boutique hotels. These properties offer easy access to nearby restaurants and bars, many with ocean view and open-air patios.
FUN FOR ALL AGES
The Santa Monica Pier is a must-visit attraction that sets Santa Monica apart as an ideal destination for families and visitors of all ages. The Pier offers Pacific Park, a full-service amusement park home to the famous solar-powered Ferris wheel, the only one of its kind in the region. Families can also enjoy a ride at the historic Looff Hippodrome Carousel, a National Historic Landmark.
THE PERFECT PICNIC
Ready for some R&R? Head to the beach for a mental refresh and the calming sea breeze. Or book a private beach picnic with Santa Monica Picnic Co. The elegant experience includes blankets, a low picnic table and decorative touches like string lights. For more beachfront relaxation, add a yoga class or sound bath to your experience.
RELAX
Santa Monica is known for its health and wellness scene, and that means finding a great Santa Monica spa is just as important as surfing or biking on your visit! From organic spas, romantic couples massages, to infrared saunas, there’s something for everyone who wants to sit back and relax.
EAT
Visitors and locals come to Santa Monica for the relaxed, beach-side atmosphere and for some of the best, undiscovered restaurants, bars and nightlife scene in all the greater LA area. Santa Monica restaurants are a foodie’s dream come true, with culinary innovations that can hold the attention of even the most tasteful eaters.
CELEBRATE
Looking for a unique dining experience to make that special celebration even more memorable? The Santa Monica Picnic Co. will set up an elegant picnic in the sand, complete with blankets, a low picnic table, and string lights. While relaxing beach side, enjoy locally-sourced charcuterie and desserts. If you’re looking for more fun, you can add on a surf lesson.
KEEP IT LOCAL
Santa Monica’s Farmers Markets have had a tremendous impact on the Los Angeles dining scene and were named some of the best markets in the US by Travel + Leisure. There are four weekly farmers markets in Santa Monica where you can rub shoulders with yoga students, celebrities, famous chefs, families and pick up some of the country’s most unique and beautiful produce, flowers, meats, cheeses, nuts, fish and more.
SHOP
Ready to go shopping? Santa Monica is home to an array of shops ranging from independent boutiques to top name brand stores and straight-from-the-runway styles…all within a walkable locale that’s around 8.3 square miles. From the quaint little shops of Montana Avenue to Nordstrom’s at Santa Monica Place, you won’t want for options.
ART
Santa Monica plays a highly influential role in the arts and cultural life of Southern California. Santa Monica boasts a diverse and vibrant arts scene, with nationally acclaimed galleries, vibrant public art, leading museums, theaters, and a busy schedule of performing arts, events, plays, and concerts. The city is also home to over 130 street art murals, and is a short drive from the world-famous Getty Villa.
PLAY
Planning a family break in Santa Monica? Whether you’re looking to explore the bustling pier with its amusement rides and family-friendly restaurants, or are heading to the beach for cycling, swimming, paddle-boarding and more; Santa Monica is a dream destination for all ages. From play areas and splash pads for the little ones, to surf lessons and bike trails for older kids, this Southern California city has every aspect of your family vacation covered.
STROLL
Cafes, shops and public parklets add to a welcoming neighborhood vibe on Main Street. Just two blocks from the beach, friendly Main Street Santa Monica centers around diverse shops and galleries, all where many locals can be spotted walking their dogs, sipping coffee or perusing the many shops.
SIP
Rated as one of the best wine tours in Los Angeles, Malibu Discovery is dedicated to providing an exceptional, luxury experience in Malibu’s beautiful wine country. Tours include wine tasting, delicious meal, goody bags, taxes, venue gratuities, plus scenic views of the Pacific Ocean and Malibu Hills.
