Nature venue
Santa Monica
269 locals recommend,
Location
Santa Monica, CA
Tips from locals
Lisa
October 3, 2022
Santa Monica is a coastal city west of downtown Los Angeles. Santa Monica Beach is fringed by Palisades Park, with views over the Pacific Ocean. Santa Monica Pier is home to the Pacific Park amusement park, historic Carousel and Santa Monica Pier Aquarium. Next to the pier is Muscle Beach, an outdoor gym established in the 1930s. In the city center, Bergamot Station houses several art galleries. 3rd Street Promenade is home to great shopping, entertainment and eateries.
Santa Monica is a coastal city west of downtown Los Angeles. Santa Monica Beach is fringed by Palisades Park, with views over the Pacific Ocean. Santa Monica Pier is home to the Pacific Park amusement park, historic Carousel and Santa Monica Pier Aquarium. Next to the pier is Muscle Beach, an outdoo…
Sylvia
September 27, 2022
There is a lot to see and do in Santa Monica, mostly walking around and acting like a local, doing light shopping, and having a meal. There is a movie theatre along the Santa Monica Promenade. Take a walk along Ocean Park Avenue, and then stroll over a bridge that takes you to the beach.
Psalms
June 17, 2022
Not the closes to Burbank, but the most rewarding. Santa Monica is filled with roller skating, Cold drinks, and a beach to splash in. The best time to drive to Santa Monica is 8-3 pm, 5 pm is the absolute worse time due to traffic! I like to go early, beach all day, and drive back around 7-8 pm when traffic has died down a little.
Sara
June 1, 2022
Just a quick 30 minute drive and you can enjoy Santa Monica. Rides at the Santa Monica Pier or more world-class shopping and dining.
Cindy
May 22, 2022
Visit Santa Monica for the pier, beach, shopping and food. It’s a tourist destination but locals frequent as well. Visit 3rd street promenade or Main Street Santa Monica.
