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Santa Monica
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Santa Monica
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What travelers are saying
- Dana Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA1,247 contributionsIconic beach location on the edge of Los Angeles, looking out in the Pacific Ocean. This is California dreamin.Written September 30, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JeremyDavis, CA85 contributionsThis is a must-do if you remember how to ride a bicycle. Didn't bring a bicycle on your trip? Rent one! There are several places along this bicycle highway to rent a two-wheeler for a few hours. Get all the sights, sounds, and smells easily and stop for some great photo ops with palm trees or lifeguard towers in the background.Written November 12, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- majid hTehran, Iran113 contributionsBest street in california and have the best trees and have the best people and have the best whether and the best city and theWritten November 17, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- IanThomas84Ilford, UK251 contributionsA great place for everyone to jostle together between amusements and fast food. Lovely view of the beach and looking back to Santa Monica waterfront. Parking nearby was relatively cheap.Written November 25, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lenise BMinneapolis, MN120 contributionsThe sand is great. Watching people trying to surf (some successfully) is entertaining. Beach combing for all sorts of treasures was fun.Written August 3, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JDTravelhomeCanada714 contributionsChecking out the small stores and going on a few of the rides. We went early afternoon so it was not too busy. Ferris wheel will give you a great view.
We had fun at the pacific park.Written July 25, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Rob MCheyenne, WY7,527 contributionsTons of Shops, rides and stores. Concerts during the summer. Eric Burdon and the Animals were playing that day we went. Rides are about $8 per person. Beautiful views. Took the Ferris wheel. Worth the stop. Always some performer entertaining.Written April 3, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BobN06Avondale, PA542 contributionsInteresting drive back into the history of the west. See where the old movies were filmed, see some expensive homes, go for a few short hikes.Written October 23, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jim ERedondo Beach, CA41 contributionsA less crowded and more relaxed shopping area with high end retail when compared to the 3rd Street Promenade, Nordstrom's, Tiffany, Rolex are some of the choices for you shopping fix. Shops are mostly filled although there is a section that is pretty much empty at one end of the mall. Nice place to shop and eat away from the noise and chaos of 3rd Street.Written June 14, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Edward HLawrence, NY199 contributionsWe rented electric bikes from LYFT, and rode down along the ocean from Santa Monica, to Venice Beach. Definitely reccomendedWritten August 11, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
