what is SANTA MONICA really like? (tour + a day in the life)

SANTA MONICA: LA's most popular beach town, visited by millions of tourists each year. Aside from the Santa Monica Pier, this beach town has A TON to offer, from great food, cafes, parks, and more. Here's what I explored in a day in Santa Monica, California.

#santamonica #losangeles

Follow me on IG @michaelmartello_

25% OFF PREMIUM JANE CBD: discount code MICHAEL
FTC Disclaimer: I may receive a commission when you click on my link and make a purchase.

___________________________

Where I get my music:

My equipment:
The above links are affiliate links and I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.

[CPerryTravels]

Palisades at sunset overlooking the PCH is a dream! 😍

[miafrank]

This kinda created harmony - snowy NY day outside, candy cane candle and warm sunset of LA inside 🧡

[SirenaChicago]

Welcome to my hood! I love SM! Come back and visit Montana Ave, it's so divine and you'll see all of us just locals hanging out!

[Tboneguy]

Welcome to my hood! Nice you see some familiar spots. Very lucky to have Palisades Park as my nightly walk with the dogs 🥰🥰

[floydlouv]

Great video as always. I’m watching from my remote farm in Dorset in the U.K.

[sayimjustadreamer]

You missed my favorite part of Santa Monica... Montana Ave! 10+ blocks (between 7th and 17th Streets) of unique shopping, restaurants, cafes. Almost no chains. Great vibes, totally local, zero tourists.

[RitaOFigueiredo]

Hi from the East Coast! Great video as usual! I love Santa Monica.

[irishman]

No lie, California is the BEST state in the country, weather, beaches, mountains, small surf towns, but yes it has some of the worst problems in the country as well.

[allenshkolnikov]

Love your videos man! Going out to sunny LA next month and shipping over my e board too! So excited and your videos are so helpful!!

[kateroyax]

Best wishes from blind artist in Hollywood! My husband describes to me youre vids)) keep going!

[repentUsinner]

Im from Santa Monica. Its home. Never bored there as a teen. Fun, fun place!

[rupertcaney]

Great video, I was there in Sept. Is this filmed in Nov/December? If so, maaan I love the weather there

[zohrakajani]

Magical place, awesome video! Visited 2x the past year. The only thing I disliked was the amount of homeless population. Couldn’t bear the smell in 3rd street promenade area and other areas both times and had to leave those areas. Such a beautiful place so I hope the city can be cleaned up and the homeless can be helped. Thanks for all your excellent videos, Michael!

[billykraus]

I really enjoy your hikes and spirit. Thank you for sharing Michael!

[j-breezysworld]

I love Santa Monica! When I am in Los Angeles next month, of course I will go there. If you get back there, you should visit the Santa Monica Stairs at 4th and Adelaide! There are 2 staircases, a cement one and a wooden one, people workout there all the time. They can take your breath away, trust! I am going to try and make a video when I am back there!

[kr]

Thank you!! I'm hoping to visit this Fall/Winter! <3

[alisterfolson]

Thanks for posting! We're taking the fam to the Kia Forum for a concert and might stop by and check this out!

[richardorton]

I've lived in Santa Monica for decades and I love it. Temperatures here at the coast have been moderate all summer, delightful, Once I was in the valley and the thermometer on my car dashboard said it was 107 out, by they time I arrived home the reading was 79. The homeless are a big problem, bringing increasing violence. They gotta fix it but I don't think they know how I sure don't and affordable housing isn't the solution. So many of the homeless don't want the structure and restrictions if offered a deal on a place to live. They'd rather be free to do their drugs.

[PaladinScarpia-jnrx]

I miss it. I wish I could move my whole family out there and live the life!

[edmarf]

Keep the positive vibes going. Lots of questions to be answered ❤