Santa Monica State Beach is a California State Park operated by the city of Santa Monica.Santa Monica BeachThe beach is located along Pacific Coast Highway in Santa Monica. It is 3.5 miles long and has parks, picnic areas, playgrounds, restrooms, as well as manned lifeguard stations, the original Muscle Beach, bike rentals, concessions, a few hotels, a bike path, and wooden pathways for warm days and beachgoers with disabilities. Visitor activities include volleyball, surfing, stand up paddleboarding, and swimming. Smoking at the beach is prohibited.At the foot of Colorado Avenue, through the famous arch and sign, lies the historic Santa Monica Pier, which dates from 1909. The pier has a National Historic Landmark -– the 1922 Looff Hippodrome Carousel.A few steps south of the Pier volleyball courts is the International Chess Park. The public chess tables—and a human-scale chessboard set into the sidewalk—draw a wide assortment of players.Palisades Park is located atop Santa Monica’s famed sandstone cliffs, providing a vantage point to see the sweep of Santa Monica Beach and the Pacific Ocean.The beach is the one Baywatch was filmed at and also the beach the album art for Umbrella Beach by Owl City features."Ink Well"A section of the beach was referred to as "Ink Well" and "Negro Beach" in the early 20th century when it was one of the few areas in California where African Americans were allowed to enjoy beach access in a largely segregated society. Other areas for blacks were Bruce's Beach in Manhattan Beach and the Pacific Beach Club in Orange County. Nick Gabaldon, one of the first black surfers in California, lived in Santa Monica, and used the 200 foot roped off stretch of beach demarcated for blacks. He died after crashing into the Malibu Pier.
This Santa Monica restaurant is truly an unforgettable experience overlooking the beach, with a seasonal market menu and a wine list even Californians will admire. 1 Pico is one address you’ll always remember. Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/1picosantamonica/ https://twitter.com/shuttersca
Brambila Salon, located in the heart of Santa Monica, offers an intimate hair experience with an ocean view. Owner Mary Brambila, known for her famous stylish color and cuts opened the salon in 2003, and has built a loyal clientele of business owners, producers, musicians, celebrities and just about anyone looking for a unique hair experience, with no fuss or attitudes. Sit and chat, or enjoy the view and get pampered by one of Brambila’s seasoned stylists. Stylists are available for private appointments, special events and red-carpets as well.
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A section of the beach was referred to as "Ink Well" and "Negro Beach" in the early 20th century when it was one of the few areas in California where African Americans were allowed to enjoy beach access in a largely segregated society. Other areas for blacks were Bruce's Beach in Manhattan Beach and the Pacific Beach Club in Orange County. Nick Gabaldon, one of the first black surfers in California, lived in Santa Monica, and used the 200 foot roped off stretch of beach demarcated for blacks. He died after crashing into the Malibu Pier
Service Area: Iconic Venice Beach. 1.4 miles along bike path.
Surf Academy Collective is run by a group of surfers who LOVE to share their stoke with would-be surfers of all ages, shapes, and sizes. We run Summer time surf camps in Santa Monica and Huntington Beach. We teach lessons in SaMo, HB, and Manhattan Beach. We coach middle school surf teams in Santa Monica. We take groms and grommettes on camping trips. We love to surf, we love to share it. Aloha!
Viceroy Santa Monica Hotel fuses classic sophistication and contemporary chic to create a thoroughly modern and uniquely luxurious Santa Monica, California boutique hotel. Whether for business or pleasure, experience exceptional seaside living, luxe accommodations, exquisite dining options and the finest amenities at this Santa Monica, California beach hotel.
Hotel Casa del Mar offers coveted panoramic views of Santa Monica Beach, the infamous Santa Monica Pier, and the Santa Monica Mountains extending up the coastline. Once an exclusive beach club in the 1920s, the lobby’s original soaring ceilings and dramatic windows remain, giving it the old fashion charm and glamour Casa del Mar is known for. Terrazza Lounge is the most sought after place to unwind after a day in the California sunshine with a bevy of specialty cocktails and small bites to choose from. Dine in Catch American Seafood for the freshest catch of the day and market vegetables from the Santa Monica farmers market or Terrazza for Italian-inspired Coastal cuisine. Our luxurious guest rooms offer state-of-the-art comfort, and the Sea Wellness Spa is a haven of relaxation. Casa del Mar invites you to experience the most picturesque setting on Santa Monica Beach. www.hotelcasadelmar.com https://twitter.com/CasaDelMar https://instagram.com/hotelcasadelmar
Shutters on the Beach is the epitome of Southern California’s breezy lifestyle. Our captivating hotel is located directly on the sand, within walking distance of the area’s biggest attractions including the Santa Monica Pier and hundreds of shops and restaurants. Immerse yourself in the warmth of seaside living at a hotel that exhibits all the charms of a beach cottage. Dine at the elegant One Pico restaurant or cruise casually into Coast Beach Cafe and Bar. Relax and indulge at ONE Spa. Layout or rent a cabana at our pool overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Relaxation is made easy at Shutters on the Beach. We're experts when it comes to vacation. https://twitter.com/ShuttersCA https://instagram.com/shuttersca/
The Hotel California offers breezy, hacienda-style lodging in a prime location, just a block from the Santa Monica Pier. Rooms and suites feature hardwood floors, new Premium Beautyrest pillow-top mattresses, mini fridges and exquisite furnishings. A small footpath leads to the beach which puts us just steps from the sand! Complimentary Breakfast, Wi-Fi, Laundry room, Private Beach Pathway, and Self Parking (fee applies) available. Give us a call or come by and check us out!
This is one of the most unique properties in the world being an historic landmark in the City of Santa Monica and right in the middle of all that represents the California lifestyle at the beach in an urban setting. There is a thousand feet of white sand beach in front of the cottage, a bike path, walking path, exercise opportunities of all kinds, shopping, fine dining, entertainment, library, farmers market, and more. The thing the cottage offers that hotels do not is total privacy plus a home away from home feeling in a location that is incredible. Enjoy the California sun from the best location in Southern California. Forget Malibu, this is better. For more information please call 310.907.6992 or email [email protected]
Wyndham Santa Monica – At The Pier is an upscale hotel with freshly updated rooms that is situated on Santa Monica Beach across from the iconic pier. Walk to excellent shopping, dining and entertainment, and enjoy beautiful views of the ocean. Dine at Windows restaurant and lounge, and take advantage of a 24-fitness center and outdoor heated pool. Rooms feature contemporary California style and modern amenities including flat panel TVs, deluxe bedding and free Wi-Fi.
Shore Hotel is an eco-friendly upscale property that opened on October 7th, 2011 in Santa Monica, CA. With the essence of legendary 5 star service and breath taking ocean views, Shore Hotel celebrated its grand opening in early October and is proud to be Santa Monica's first and only LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certified upscale boutique. Located on Ocean Avenue, just steps from the Santa Monica Pier, 3rd Street Promenade, and the city’s popular beaches and shopping districts, Shore Hotel is the newest addition to the coastline—a LEED Gold certified property that offers eco-friendly accommodations with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. Gensler Architecture conceived the Shore Hotel’s California modern design, which features 164 stylishly appointed rooms dressed in beach shades of teal and orange and outfitted with custom-made Teak wood furniture. Our spacious rooms feature state of the art spa showers with remote controlled shower curtains, I Home stations, complimentary coffee, tea and high speed internet as well as private balcony’s to take in the ocean breeze. Our pool terrace features ample heat lamps with a neon blue light overhead and numerous pool lounge chairs creating an intimate relaxing poolside experience. Our state of the art business and fitness center are open 24 hours. While the brand new property will become Santa Monica's elite destination it is the service at Shore Hotel that will create a lasting memory for years to come. "Anything…Everything…Your Escape Is Our Passion"This simple, yet powerful, motto signifies that our team will settle for nothing less than creating a peaceful, personable and tranquil haven for you, and will do whatever it takes to meet your needs. Creating an unforgettable guest experience second to none is our goal with every guest and you will find a service level at Shore Hotel that strives to meet your every desire. Our entire passionate staff looks forward to having you take in the Shore Hotel experience and assures you that your only worry during your stay will be when to book your return visit.
We are situated in downtown Santa Monica, a trendy seaside local on the west side of Los Angeles. Centrally located, we are just a block away from the beach and the 3rd Street Promenade. The Promenade is a major hub for buses, making it easy to get anywhere via public transit. We are an eco-friendly hostel, having achieved the Santa Monica Green Business Certification (SMGBC) 2014-2016. We were awarded the Stewards of the Environment Award by the Sustainable Quality Awards. More information can be found on their website http://smsqa.com/index.html.
Situated in downtown Santa Monica, a trendy tourist mecca, we are located just west of Los Angeles in an upscale and friendly seaside locale. We have affordable dormitory accommodation, including some private/family rooms, and even dorms with en-suite bathroom facilities. We can accommodate 260 guests in our 1990 purpose-built hostel that has just completed a $2+ million renovation. The facility is a must-see acrhitectural marvel that boasts all of the following amenities.