Santa
Monica may arguably be the most well-known beach community in the
country. Set along three miles of Pacific Ocean beachfront, it features
one of the most pleasant climates you'll find anywhere. Often featured
in television shows (Baywatch) and movies, Santa Monica enjoys over
300 days of sunshine per year. A lot gets packed into this city
of a little over eight square miles. Its school system is one of
the best in California and features Santa Monica College.
From beach volleyball, to biking, roller-blading, and jogging along
the incredibly popular 22-mile long beach bike path, sunny Santa
Monica encourages an active, outdoor lifestyle. Santa Monica is
also one of the few places in the L.A. area where you can park your
car and walk to just about anything you need. Here you will find
400 Santa Monica hotels and restaurants, all within walking distance
of one another. Traffic is light... you can walk just about anywhere
within Santa Monica. Enjoy the street performers, festivals, fairs,
arts and crafts shows, and exhibitions. Other popular attractions
are the weekly farmers markets held on the city streets. Santa Monica
is only 10 miles from the world-class Getty Museum, 13 miles from
downtown L.A., 45 miles from Disneyland, and 8 miles from the L.A.X.
airport although Santa Monica has its own airport). Sandy beaches,
fresh ocean breezes, the exciting Santa Monica Pier, trendy nightlife
on the Promenade, renowned restaurants, numerous theaters, sophisticated
shops and funky boutiques, an outdoor market, beautiful Santa Monica
Place Mall, an historical museum, and one of the most exceptional
school systems in Southern California! |
