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Santa Monica State Beach, Santa Monica

Off Ocean Front, Santa Monica, CA 90403
 
 
 
 
 
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Open Hours: 24 hrs
Santa Monica State Beach is the closest beach to the Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade . As one can expect, it is ... More
Santa Monica State Beach
 

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Santa Monica State Beach is the closest beach to the Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade . As one can expect, it is well equipped with the usual amenities plus volleyball courts, picnic tables and good swimming and surfing conditions. In addition to attracting the typical beach combing crowd, this spot seems to be a magnet for special events, most notably a semi-annual performance run by the world-famous Cirque du Soleil. Just be advised that summer crowds—especially on weekends, can be monstrous.
 
 
 
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Reviews for Santa Monica State Beach: 4
 
 
 
 
 
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A Slice of Heaven
By lg, 7/5/08
The cycling/rollerblading path in Santa Monica/Venice is the best, probably in all the world. (I'm not counting the cycling path that continues on Washington and goes down to Hermosa, Redondo, etc.) It's approx 9 miles of smooth concrete, designed with cyclists and skaters in mind. Pedestrians are supposed to stay off this path, but they're there anyway -- just skate/cycle around them. (Walking paths are available also, next to the cycling path.) Fabulous for SAFE rollerblading/cycling all day, while enjoying the phenomenal views of immaculately groomed beaches, breathtaking blue ocean, and the cliffs along PCH. Also, fun to people-watch, to watch the hockey games in the parking lots, and to just spend the day soaking up the sun. March is usually too windy. I love going when the crowds die down: Sept-Feb, and April-May. (June/July often overcast -- it's hit and miss.) Food on the strand is overpriced, but go to Hot-Dog-on-a-Stick near the pier for a great value. Pay for the all-day parking ($6) off of Nielson Way, I believe, b/c you'll want to stay all day.
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The Most Beautiful Sunsets
By Camilla, 11/26/07
This is the perfect place to hang out for a day: Walk down the promenade, check out the pier, drink a protein smoothie and round off the day by watching the exceptional sunset.
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Great
By maulin, 6/2/07
great place to spend a summer eve. even though we got there little late pecific park and beach is really great. cool place for family fun. rides are not so great but kids will like them.
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Aaaahhhhh....
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 4/19/05
Beautiful huge beach, not as crowded or frenetic as Venice Beach (which I also like), close to great shopping and the Pier. Mountains, ocean... what's not to love?!
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