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Downtown
4.5/5Wonderful!(45 area reviews)
While you're in Downtown, take in top sights like Santa Monica Pier and jump on the metro at Downtown Santa Monica Station to see more of the city.
Brentwood
You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Brentwood. You might want to make time for a stop at Getty Center or J. Paul Getty Museum.
Pico
While you're in Pico, take in top sights like Third Street Promenade or Santa Monica Place, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 17th Street/SMC Station or 26th Street/Bergamot Station.
Mid-City
4/5Very Good!(10 area reviews)
Even though there aren't top sights in Mid-City, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Third Street Promenade. Jump on the metro at 17th Street/SMC Station to see more of the city.
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Visiting Santa Monica
Travellers to Santa Monica give high marks for the beaches, shopping and top-notch restaurants. Tourists who journey to this walkable city can discover its sporting events, cafes and art. Top sights in the city include Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica Pier and Santa Monica Beach.
- You'll find 4899 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in the larger area of Los Angeles
- The closest major airport is in Santa Monica, CA (SMO-Santa Monica Municipal), 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from the city centre
- The next closest is in Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.), 7.1 mi (11.5 km) away
Sightseeing and Staying in Santa Monica
The city is well known for its art and live music, and cultural venues include Santa Monica History Museum, Santa Monica Museum of Art and Bergamot Station Arts Center. Notable city landmarks like Santa Monica Pier and Santa Monica Pier Aquarium might be worth a visit. The beaches and sunsets highlight the city's natural beauty with places to visit including Santa Monica Beach, Venice Beach and Original Muscle Beach.
In Los Angeles, you'll find 173 accommodation choices and hotels to make planning easier for your perfect retreat at an affordable rate. Here you'll find top ones based on our user reviews:
- The Ambrose - Guests who stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Mid-City can enjoy access to free breakfast and a fitness centre, along with free WiFi. It's a favourite with Expedia travellers for its beach locale and clean, comfortable rooms.
- Channel Road Inn, A Four Sisters Inn - Our customers like the central location and helpful staff at this B&B. This 4-star bed & breakfast in Santa Monica Canyon features free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking.
- The Huntley Hotel - Guests who stay at this 4.5-star hotel in North of Wilshire can enjoy access to a restaurant and a nightclub, along with pillowtop beds. Expedia customers like its bar and beach locale.
Other top sights in Santa Monica include Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Place. Outside the city, popular places to see include Venice Beach Boardwalk, located 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from the heart of the city, and Getty Center, which is 3.9 mi/6.2 km away.
Dressing for Santa Monica
- Between January and March, you can expect the daytime average to be around 18°C and the night-time average to be 10°C
- From April to June, temperatures average about 20°C during the day and 12°C at night
- July to September averages 22°C during the day and 16°C at night
- Between October and December, the average temperature is 21°C during the day and 10°C at night
- About 311.40 millimetres of rain falls on Santa Monica each year
- Hottest months are usually August and September with an average temperature of 21°C, while the coldest months are December and January with an average of 11°C
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