How to visit Santa Monica CA

Santa Monica is one of the most popular beach cities in the LA area. The wide sandy beaches attract visitors for the day to soak up some SoCal sun. Whether you pitch an umbrella for the day or rent a bike to explore the miles of coastline, you're sure to enjoy a day by the sea. In this video, we go beyond the pier to the downtown dining scene and check out some of the things that make Santa Monica great!

#travel #santamonica #touristattraction

Intro: 0:00
Start to the day: 1:01
Santa Monica Beach: 1:52
Getting around: 3:45
Where to stay: 4:26
Santa Monica Pier: 4:46
Night out on the town: 5:41
Quick history and travel tips: 6:22
Final thoughts: 7:47

All video taken by me on iPhone12

[travelingtipps]

Do you prefer the pier or the downtown of Santa Monica?

[hanleslie]

I came across this video today and found it's great as you'd visited there and introduced it personally.

[oakley_in_awe]

Very informative video- great pacing! I also really appreciated that you mentioned that the land was originally inhabited by the Tongva people - thanks for recognizing that :)

[akiramoon]

Thank you for Great video!! I love Santa Monica 🧡💛💚

[lindsayhengehold]

So would love to visit the historic pier here someday and see the city as well :)

[susanmackiewicz]

Love your video of Santa Monica-I have lived here for over 60 years - blue eyed blonde hair beach girl. the only thing i wonder about is why you did not mention Gilberts el indio for mexican food - the best in santa monica

[NewHouseAsh]

Hi! Have you stayed at the Proper? I’m debating between Shutters and Proper

[dianel.]

FYI - Lowe's Santa Monica Beach Hotel is permanently closed. 😥

[jordan-eppy]

I have been there before is it in Los Angeles ca

[Prphcy-kz]

I just visited this beach for the first time. Definitely a plain jane beach. I felt disappointed. Venice was more scenic.

[enriqueespinosa]

Fffg...Santa Monica fares with bridge underneath it all or what gos by it underneath for go moments today..."Rumpelstiltskin".