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Wedged between Los Angeles and Malibu on the Pacific Coastline is a laid-back beach town with luxurious hotels, a carnival-like pier and swanky, urban lounges and bars. Welcome to Santa Monica. This city’s beach—spanning about 4 miles long-- isn’t the highlight of Santa Monica. On a sunny, warm day, its pier and promenade on Third Street are what bring tourists to and locals back to the city. Street performers populate the streets along the main hub of Santa Monica---the Third more...

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Beaches \| Drives \| Sightseeing Santa Monica Nice beach and promenade by johnmichael from NJ Great place to visit! Check out the Santa Monica Pier and it's beach. Take a ride up or down the PCH(Pacific Coast Highway)North will take you to Malibu, about a half hour ride... More
Fun \| Shops \| Music \| Walks \| Food and Restaurants Santa Monica Walking Santa Monica by traveladdict from NM 1 cheer I used to live in Santa Monica, and every time I go back there I realize how much I miss one of the only communities in Los Angeles where you can walk…and walk…and walk. You've... More
Santa Monica Embassy Hotel Apartments by tommy from MA The Embassy Hotel is an old hotel with a Spanish Colonial feel, which feels like it is somehow left over from a previous era of Los More
Art \| Beaches \| Mexican Food \| Fashion \| Shopping \| Shopping Santa Monica Santa Monica by bridgette from PA 2 cheers This Los Angeles neighborhood is like a small city in itself- situated on the Pacific coast, it has something for travelers of many ages and interests. If you like the outdoors,... More
Santa Monica \| Architecture \| Beaches Santa Monica Santa Monica by mmf23 from NC Santa Monica is a great place to live and to visit, as far as most people are concerned. I've never been a huge fan. The city is a real escape from LA, which can be a good thing... More

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