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Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA, United States of America · California

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About Santa Monica

Santa Monica is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It is situated along Santa Monica Bay on California's South Coast. As of the 2020 census, Santa Monica had a population of 93,076. Santa Monica is a popular resort town, owing to its climate, beaches, and hospitality industry. It has a diverse economy, hosting headquarters of companies such as Hulu, Activision Blizzard, Universal Music Group, Game Show Network, Starz Entertainment, Lionsgate Studios, Illumination, Snap Inc., and The Recording Academy.

Best time
Nov - Apr
Language
English
Currency
USD ($)
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Population
93,076

Local guide

Things to do

Experiences and activities travelers enjoy around the destination.

5 spotsView all
  • Eli Broad StageTheatre · Eli Broad Stage, 1310 11th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404, United States of America
  • Miles Memorial PlayhouseTheatre · Miles Memorial Playhouse, 1130 Lincoln Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States of America
  • World Peace Ikeda AuditoriumTheatre · World Peace Ikeda Auditorium, 5th Court, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States of America
  • Santa Monica PlayhouseTheatre · Santa Monica Playhouse, 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States of America
  • AMC Broadway 4Entertainment · AMC Broadway 4, 1441 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States of America

Sightseeing

Top attractions

Landmarks and sights travelers visit around the destination.

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  • Reed ParkPark · Reed Park, Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, California, United States of America
  • Welcome to Santa MonicaSightseeing · Welcome to Santa Monica, 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States of America
  • Historic end of Route 66Sightseeing · Historic end of Route 66, 1670 Lincoln Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States of America
  • The Crying Rock and Saint MonicaSightseeing · The Crying Rock and Saint Monica, 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States of America
  • Euclid ParkPark · Euclid Park, 1525, Santa Monica, California, United States of America

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FAQs about Santa Monica

Nov - Apr

Location

Santa Monica, CA, United States of America

Santa Monica, CA, United States of America

34.0195° N, 118.4912° W

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