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Santa Monica Beach Travel Tips

By Ludmilla Alexander

  • Discover why beachgoing is a way of life for residents of this metropolitan city, eight miles north of Los Angeles International Airport.
  • Pick your pleasure at Pacific Park's amusement area on Santa Monica Pier—the 1922 Looff Hippodrome Carousel, whizzing roller coaster, and countless games offer something for everyone.
  • Snap photos at the Art Tool, a huge rolling pin that etches designs in the sand.
  • Ride the world's only solar-powered, nine-story ferris wheel at the Pier. At night, it glows red, white, and blue.
  • After dark, head to the Third Street Promenade—entertainers compete for attention while wannabe celebrities parade by.

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Hotels

from: $127

The Hotel California

1670 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401 Map

Distance: 0.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

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Westlake Village Inn

31943 Agoura Road
Westlake Village, CA Map

Distance: 20.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Best Western Marina Pacific Hotel

1697 Pacific Ave.
Venice, CA 90291 Map

Distance: 2.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Attractions

Santa Monica Pier

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Ocean Ave. at the end of Colorado Blvd., Santa Monica
Santa Monica, California 90401

Distance: 0.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

Piers have been a tradition in Southern California since the area's 19th-century seaside... Read More

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Santa Monica State Beach

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Ocean Avenue at Colorado Avenue
Santa Monica, California 90401

Distance: 0.6 mi. (from destination center)
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Aquarium of the Pacific

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Off Shoreline Dr
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, California

Distance: 24.5 mi. (from destination center)

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This enormous aquarium—one of the largest in the U.S.—is the cornerstone of Long... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Santa Monica

Distance (mi.)
Los Angeles International Airport 8.1 map
Burbank Bob Hope Airport 14.9 map
Santa Ana John Wayne Airport 43.3 map

Other Smaller Airports near Santa Monica

Distance (mi.)
Long Beach Municipal Airport 24.0 map
Palmdale Air Force 42 Airport 47.2 map
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport 82.0 map

Flight Deals to Santa Monica

Originating From
San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX) $106
Sacramento (SAC) to Los Angeles (LAX) $126
San Jose (SJC) to Los Angeles (LAX) $126
Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX) $146
Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles (LAX) $146

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Santa Monica Vacation Rentals

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Cozy 2 Bedroom ���Beach Cottage��� Style Unit

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 5
Amenities: Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Laundry, Microwave, TV, Wireless Internet Access
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Spanish Casita by the Sea

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Fireplace, Internet Access, Iron, Ironing Board, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oven, Playground, Refrigerator, Stove, TV, Utensils, Wireless Internet Access
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Spacious Ocean View Home

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Balcony, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Filtered water, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Oven, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, TV, Utensils, VCR, Wireless Internet Access
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