beach
Venice Beach
LA's bohemian beachfront known for its eccentric boardwalk, Muscle Beach, skate park, and non-stop people-watching.
4 km · about 10 min drive
California, United States · North America
Santa Monica works well as a base: 5 minutes from Brentwood, 13km from Mulholland Drive.
Santa Monica is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 93,220, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Santa Monica sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Santa Monica to your route.
La Botte was a Michelin-starred, fine dining restaurant in Santa Monica, California. The restaurant closed in 2014.
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Santa Monica is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 34.0195 latitude, -118.4914 longitude.
Santa Monica has a population of approximately 93,220 people, making it a town in United States.
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beach
LA's bohemian beachfront known for its eccentric boardwalk, Muscle Beach, skate park, and non-stop people-watching.
4 km · about 10 min drive
cafe
The Venice Beach location of Deus combining California motorcycle culture with specialty coffee and custom builds.
4 km · about 5 min drive
museum
A hilltop campus by Richard Meier with world-class European paintings, sculptures, and panoramic views of Los Angeles.
7 km · about 15 min drive
cafe
A 17-foot hot dog stand shaped like a hot dog in a bun, built in 1946, dismantled in 2005 and painstakingly restored to a new West Hollywood site in 2022. A landmark of Californian programmatic architecture.
12 km · about 25 min drive
famous road
Winding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views
13 km · about 25 min drive
museum
LA's premier car museum with a striking stainless-steel facade, showcasing the artistry and cultural impact of the automobile.
13 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
The original Universal theme park and working film studio offering studio tours and movie-based attractions.
18 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Iconic 14-metre-tall white lettering on Mount Lee in the Santa Monica Mountains, the universal symbol of the entertainment industry.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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