Blessed with 3.5 miles of broad sandy coastline and more than 340 days of sunshine per year, Santa Monica is the quintessential urban beach community. Known for its healthy lifestyle, Santa Monica is a compact, pedestrian friendly walk-able city. The city is just 20 minutes from LAX and has an excellent public transportation system, making it accessible and convenient without a car. The world-famous beach and bike trail offer a vast assortment of outdoor recreation and activities. The Pier, dating back to 1909, is a unique attraction that evokes the historic heyday of the beachfront carnival. Shopping is superb espe -cially at 3rd Street Promenade with popular stores, boutiques, casual & fine dining restaurants, movie cinemas and more.
- Ride the carousel at Santa Monica Pier – a 100 year old pleasure pier
- Tour Beverly Hills including Rodeo Drive
- ‘See’ Hollywood – Hollywood Blvd, the Hollywood sign and the Walk of Fame/Chinese Theatre
- Visit Malibu and Zuma Beach
- Spend the day at Universal Studios and the evening at Universal CityWalk
- Go to Disneyland – it’s not just for the kids
- Experience Melrose Avenue
- Shop Third Street Promenade
- Stick your feet in the sand at Santa Monica Beach
- See the bodybuilders at Muscle Beach
- Cycle ‘The Trail’ – 22 miles of beach path