Park & nature
Santa Monica State Beach
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Santa Monica State Beach stretches for 3.5 miles along the coast, offering ample space for sunbathing, swimming, and beach volleyball. The beach is clean and well-maintained, with lifeguard towers and rental stands for bikes and skates. The iconic pier anchors the north end, providing a picturesque backdrop. Visitors can walk or bike along the Marvin Braude Bike Trail, which runs the length of the beach, and enjoy stunning sunsets over the Pacific.
Don't miss
- Play a game of beach volleyball on the public courts
- Rent a bike or rollerblades and cruise the Marvin Braude Bike Trail
- Swim in the designated safe swimming zones with lifeguard supervision
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Santa Monica State Beach
You can explore Santa Monica State Beach at your own pace. A tour is worth it mainly for transport, or for pairing it with nearby sights in one day.
Cheapest way inHollywood, Beverly Hills, & Celebrity Home Tour from Santa Monica4.9★ · 278 travelers~4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$59 per personSee dates →
Most bookedHalf Day Best of Los Angeles City Tour from Santa Monica5★ · 326 travelers~6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$69 per personSee dates →
Private & flexiblePrivate Surfing Lesson in Santa Monica4.9★ · 48 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$125 per personSee dates →Getting there
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