Welcome to Santa Monica
Welcome to Santa Monica affluent suburb with breathtaking seaside attractions in Los Angeles County
Located in Western Los Angeles County on Santa Monica Bay and 16 miles from downtown Los Angeles the seaside city of Santa Monica is bustling with residential activity. The city is also a paradise for tourists and outdoor enthusiasts as it hosts several natural attractions, including Santa Monica beach, bike trails, and nature and wildlife reserves that facilitate recreational adventures. Santa Monica also has a coastal Mediterranean climate that enjoys sunny weather for over 300 days a year, providing appropriate conditions for the luxurious suburban lifestyle.
Developed in 1875, Santa Monica is still a relatively modern city as most commercial and residential settlements started emerging in the 1900s. Santa Monica has a few buildings created using classical architectural styles such as Spanish Mission Revival and Victorian style. However, most residential and commercial buildings are constructed using a contemporary coastal architecture with modern and family-friendly designs to attract affluent families and tourists.
What We Love
- Breathtaking views and sandy beaches
- Plenty of activities and events
- Access to upscale dining, entertainment, and shopping centers
Local Lifestyle
Santa Monica is a picturesque, coastal suburban town with a relaxed and quiet suburban region and secluded vacation spots that attract families and tourists. However, it also has a youthful, and urban vibe due to its busy commercial center, access to outdoor recreational activity, and proximity to downtown Los Angeles. The city attracts affluent people as most of its residents are wealthy and include celebrities, athletes, and high-income earners with high levels of education and white-collar jobs.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
Several upscale dining, entertainment, and shopping centers are available for residents across Santa Monica. Meat and seafood lovers should consider visiting Meat on Ocean for prime steak cuts, chop, and fresh seafood delicacies. Another staple of Santa Monica is the Misfits restaurant which offers an extensive menu of mouthwatering seafood dishes, including tuna, salmon, caviar, oysters, and lobsters.
Water Grill is also a charming seafood restaurant where visitors enjoy sumptuous seafood delicacies such as clam chowder and lobster alongside an assortment of fine wines in a relaxed and warm environment. If you want steaks and seafood, you should consider visiting Chez Jay. Besides offering premium cuts and chops of delicious steak, Chez Jay is a famous social spot for locals and celebrities, renowned for only playing vintage music.
After fine dining, you can treat yourself to entertainment in the form of live music at various nightclubs, bars, and music venues, including Basement Tavern, Shutters on the Beach, and McCabe's. Santa Monica has several shopping destinations, including the Third Street Promenade, which hosts high-end retailers such as Louis Vuitton, Rolex, Coach, Tiffany & Co, and Nordstrom. You can also visit Santa Monica Place and shop at high-end retailers such as Coach, Burberry, Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, and Juicy Couture.
Things to Do
You won't miss family and adult-friendly events and activities to do while in Santa Monica. One of the iconic landmarks in Santa is the Santa Monica Pier on Colorado Avenue at the shores of the Pacific Ocean. The region is a favorite for families and outdoor enthusiasts. It allows them to enjoy adventures such as jogging, cycling, taking picnics, and visiting the aquarium, amusement parks with rides, Ferris wheel, carousel, and arcade.
Another place you should consider visiting is the Third Street Promenade which hosts several dining, shopping, and entertainment venues such as the Gallery Food Hall, Santa Monica Place, and electric street performers. You can also visit the street for free summer concerts and during the Santa Monica Pier Paddleboard Race, and Ocean festival held every second weekend in June to participate or watch the dory, paddle, and swimming race while enjoying live music and exhibitions.
Suppose you love games and engaging in community development initiatives. In that case, you should consider participating in the Mainopoly event, held at Main Street, which features classic board games, food and beverage tasting, and custom dressing competitions. The proceeds go to the Main Street Business Improvement Association, which funds community event programs that boost tourism and local businesses in Santa Monica.
Enjoy Halloween deals at Farmers Market Halloween events. During Halloween, the Santa Monica farmers market hosts the All you can carry pumpkin patch, where for only $5, you can take as many pumpkins as you can carry at the Farmers Market.
