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style="font-weight: 400;">Located just west of Downtown </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Los Angeles</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">, Santa Monica Beach is a prime example of the famed Southern California</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">state </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">beaches. With large expanses of beach, bike trails and</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> many</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> other</span> <a href="https://www.santamonica.com/things-to-do/"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>things to do</strong></span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, Santa Monica Beach has everything you’re looking for:</span></p> <ul> <li>Plenty of space–3.5 miles long</li> <li>Soft, sandy shores for little feet</li> <li>Walkable to hotels, shops and restaurants</li> <li>Offers a variety of activities and attractions</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Remember: Santa Monica beach is not a dog beach. Leashed dogs are permitted along the boardwalk.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="sun-title sm-block --theme6 sm-block"> <h2 class="sun-title__headline">Navigating Santa Monica Pier</h2> <div class="sun-title__body wysiwyg"> <p>In the middle of the beach, extending from Colorado Boulevard and the center of Santa Monica, is the <a href="https://www.santamonica.com/things-to-do/visiting-santa-monica-pier/">Santa Monica Pier</a>. The pier is a landmark for the beach and the city, featuring an amusement park, aquarium, Ferris wheel, shopping, restaurants and more.</p> <p>Because the beach in Santa Monica is quite long, locals have divided it into two sections: north of the pier (read more directly below) and south of the pier.</p> </div> </section> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex base-block"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow base-block"> <h4 class="wp-block-heading base-block">Getting there</h4> <p class="base-block">Santa Monica Beach on the north side of the pier is separated from the city by the palisades (an ocean bluff) and the Pacific Coast Highway. A series of bridges, walkways and stairs provide access to the beach from the city.</p> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow base-block"> <h4 class="wp-block-heading base-block">Hanging out</h4> <p class="base-block">The <a href="https://www.santamonica.com/things-to-do/annenberg-community-beach-house/">Annenberg Community Beach House</a> is at the far north end of the beach, with houses and parking lots running along the Pacific Coast Highway to the Santa Monica Pier. Hang out long enough and you might even catch a jaw-dropping <a href="https://www.santamonica.com/experience-santa-monica/santa-monica-sunset/">Santa Monica sunset</a>.</p> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow base-block"> <h4 class="wp-block-heading base-block">Playing together</h4> <p class="base-block">The <a href="https://www.santamonica.com/things-to-do/north-beach-playground/">North Beach Playground</a> is universally accessible, offering barrier-free equipment for increased maneuvering space plus accessible surfaces and paths. Sensory play elements for touching and hearing, swings, slides and climbing equipment inspire activity, mobility and imagination.</p> </div> </div> <section class="two-images container-max sm-block sm-block"> <div class="two-images__container "> <div class="two-images__column"> <div class="two-images__content"> <div class="two-images__content-header-container"> <h2 class="two-images__content-header">North and South of the Pier</h2> </div> <div class="two-images__content-body wysiwyg"> <p>On the south side of the pier, Santa Monica Beach is level with the city, with parking lots, <a href="https://www.santamonica.com/things-to-do/santa-monica-parks/">parks</a>, homes and hotels bordering the beach.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.santamonica.com/things-to-do/original-muscle-beach/">Original Muscle Beach</a> (featuring gymnastics equipment) and Carousel Park are located just south of the Santa Monica Pier, along with <a href="https://www.santamonica.com/hotels/shutters-on-the-beach/">Shutters on the Beach</a> and <a href="https://www.santamonica.com/hotels/hotel-casa-del-mar/">Hotel Casa del Mar</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="two-images__column"> <div class="two-images__image-container"> <img decoding="async" width="425" height="505" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MjUgNTA1IiB3aWR0aD0iNDI1IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUwNSIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5zYW50YW1vbmljYS5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjIlMkYwNSUyRmhvdGVsLWNhc2EtZGVsLW1hci5qcGciIGRhdGEtdz0iNDI1IiBkYXRhLWg9IjUwNSIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+" data-spai="1" class="two-images__image" alt="hotel casa del mar" /> <div class="img-lctn-tag --no-link two-images__image-caption --right">Hotel Casa del Mar</div> </div> </div> <div class="two-images__column"> <div class="two-images__image-container"> <img decoding="async" width="600" height="464" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA2MDAgNDY0IiB3aWR0aD0iNjAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjQ2NCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5zYW50YW1vbmljYS5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjMlMkYwMyUyRm1hbi1hdC10aGUtb3JpZ2luYWwtbXVzY2xlLWJlYWNoLmpwZWciIGRhdGEtdz0iNjAwIiBkYXRhLWg9IjQ2NCIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+" data-spai="1" class="two-images__image" alt="man at the original muscle beach" /> <div class="img-lctn-tag --no-link two-images__image-caption --right">Original Muscle Beach</div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="image-section-break sm-block"> <div class="image-section-break__image-wrapper"> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/spai2/q_lossless+ret_img+to_webp/https://www.santamonica.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/santa-monica-pier.jpeg" loading="lazy" > <img decoding="async" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA2NTAgODY2IiB3aWR0aD0iNjUwIiBoZWlnaHQ9Ijg2NiIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5zYW50YW1vbmljYS5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjMlMkYwMyUyRnNhbnRhLW1vbmljYS1waWVyLTIuanBlZyIgZGF0YS13PSI2NTAiIGRhdGEtaD0iODY2IiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=" data-spai="1" class="image-section-break__image" alt="santa monica pier" /> </picture> </div> <div class="image-section-break__text-content"> <div class="image-section-break__first-content --theme3"> <div class="image-section-break__eyebrow-text">Convenient & accessible</div> <h2 class="image-section-break__title">Parking at Santa Monica Beach</h2> <div class="image-section-break__body-copy wysiwyg"><p><a href="https://www.santamonica.com/transportation/parking/"><strong>Parking</strong></a> is available on the street or in the eight main lots available along the length of the beach. Santa Monica Beach hours are from sunrise to sunset, so arrive as early as possible to snag a spot! Costs can range from $6 to $15 per day, and many lots offer electric plug-in options:</p> </div> </div> <div class="image-section-break__second-content"> <div class="image-section-break__body-copy wysiwyg"><ul> <li>2 lots are available north of Santa Monica Pier and the Annenberg Community Beach House.</li> <li>1 lot is available at the Santa Monica Pier, on the upper Pier deck.</li> <li>5 lots are available south of the Santa Monica Pier.</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://www.parkme.com/santa-monica-parking" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Real-time parking information</a> and a downloadable app are available through the City of Santa Monica.</p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="two-images container-max sm-block sm-block"> <div class="two-images__container "> <div class="two-images__column"> <div class="two-images__content"> <div class="two-images__content-header-container"> <h2 class="two-images__content-header">Beach Accessible Wheelchairs</h2> </div> <div class="two-images__content-body wysiwyg"> <p>There are six points along Santa Monica Beach with wheelchair-accessible pathways to the water. Read our <a href="https://www.santamonica.com/experience-santa-monica/accessibility/">Accessible Guide to Santa Monica</a> to view local destinations that provide easy access for locals and visitors. <a href="https://www.smgov.net/uploadedFiles/Portals/AccessibleSM/documents/DC-ResourceBrochure.pdf">Download the Santa Monica Disabilities Commission brochure.</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="two-images__column"> <div class="two-images__image-container"> <img decoding="async" width="425" height="505" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MjUgNTA1IiB3aWR0aD0iNDI1IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUwNSIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5zYW50YW1vbmljYS5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjMlMkYwMyUyRnNhbnRhLW1vbmljYS1zdGF0ZS1wYXJrLmpwZWciIGRhdGEtdz0iNDI1IiBkYXRhLWg9IjUwNSIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+" data-spai="1" class="two-images__image" alt="santa monica state park" /> </div> </div> <div class="two-images__column"> <div class="two-images__image-container"> <img decoding="async" width="600" height="565" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA2MDAgNTY1IiB3aWR0aD0iNjAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjU2NSIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5zYW50YW1vbmljYS5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjMlMkYwMyUyRnNhbnRhLW1vbmljYS1iZWFjaC1wYXRocy5qcGVnIiBkYXRhLXc9IjYwMCIgZGF0YS1oPSI1NjUiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==" data-spai="1" class="two-images__image" alt="santa monica beach paths" /> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex base-block"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow base-block"> <h4 class="wp-block-heading base-block"><strong>Go by bus</strong></h4> <p class="base-block">Big Blue Bus day passes can be purchased online. <a href="https://www.bigbluebus.com/Fares/Fare-Information.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View more information about fares and payment options.</a> The Big Blue Bus operates several routes that stop at or near the Santa Monica beach:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list base-block"> <li class="base-block">Route 1 (from UCLA / Venice Beach)</li> <li class="base-block">Rapid 3 (from LAX)</li> <li class="base-block">Rapid 7 (from West LA / Wilshire)</li> <li class="base-block">Rapid 10 (from Downtown LA)</li> </ul> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow base-block"> <h4 class="wp-block-heading base-block">Go by car</h4> <p class="base-block">Driving to the beach is a popular choice, but roads can be very busy during the summer or holiday weekends. Major routes for getting to the Santa Monica State Beach include:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list base-block"> <li class="base-block">I-10 (from Downtown LA)</li> <li class="base-block">Santa Monica Blvd. (from West LA)</li> <li class="base-block">Pacific Coast Highway / US 1 (from Santa Barbara / Malibu)</li> <li class="base-block">Lincoln Blvd. / US 1 (from Venice / LAX)</li> </ul> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow base-block"> <h4 class="wp-block-heading base-block"><strong>Go by plane</strong></h4> <p class="base-block">Santa Monica beach is only 8 miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).</p> <ul class="wp-block-list base-block"> <li class="base-block">By car, exit the airport and take Lincoln Blvd. / US 1 north to Santa Monica.</li> <li class="base-block">By public transportation, take the Big Blue Bus (Route 3 or Rapid 3 towards Santa Monica).</li> </ul> </div> </div> <section class="two-images container-max sm-block --flip sm-block"> <div class="two-images__container --flip"> <div class="two-images__column"> <div class="two-images__content"> <div class="two-images__content-header-container"> <h2 class="two-images__content-header">Walk or Bike to the Beach</h2> </div> <div class="two-images__content-body wysiwyg"> <p>Whether you’re staying at a nearby hotel, parking your car in the city for the day or taking the Metro in from Downtown Los Angeles, walking or <a href="https://www.santamonica.com/things-to-do/biking-and-bike-rentals/">biking</a> to the beach is quick and easy. Paved and lighted paths, clear signage, accessible walkways and bike lanes are available along the beach.</p> <p>On the north side of the beach, pedestrian access is available at <span style="font-weight: 400;">Colorado Boulevard, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Montana Avenue, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Idaho Street, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Arizona Avenue, and </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Broadway Avenue.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">South of the pier, nearly all east/west streets lead directly to the beach. </span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="two-images__column"> <div class="two-images__image-container"> <img decoding="async" width="425" height="505" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MjUgNTA1IiB3aWR0aD0iNDI1IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUwNSIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5zYW50YW1vbmljYS5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjMlMkYwMyUyRndvbWFuLWFuZC1tYW4tYXQtc2FudGEtbW9uaWNhLXBpZXIuanBlZyIgZGF0YS13PSI0MjUiIGRhdGEtaD0iNTA1IiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=" data-spai="1" class="two-images__image" alt="woman and man at santa monica pier" /> </div> </div> <div class="two-images__column"> <div class="two-images__image-container"> <img decoding="async" width="600" height="565" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA2MDAgNTY1IiB3aWR0aD0iNjAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjU2NSIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5zYW50YW1vbmljYS5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjMlMkYwMyUyRmdyb3VwLW9mLXBlb3BsZS1yaWRpbmctYmlrZXMtb24tc2FudGEtbW9uaWNhLWJlYWNoLXRyYWlsLmpwZWciIGRhdGEtdz0iNjAwIiBkYXRhLWg9IjU2NSIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+" data-spai="1" class="two-images__image" alt="group of people riding bikes on santa monica beach trail" /> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="image-slider --theme1 sm-block" > <div class="image-slider__wrapper"> <div class="image-slider__copy wysiwyg"><p>Popular entry points close to beach parking lots include:</p> <ul> <li>Bicknell Ave.</li> <li>Ocean Park Blvd.</li> </ul> <p>Look for wooden walkways on the beach to help haul gear. Find them just south of the Pier at Crescent Bay Park, at Bay Street and Arcadia Terrace. Walkways also extend adjacent to the Pier and at the Annenberg Community Beach House.</p> <p>For beachfront biking, the Marvin Braude Beach Trail runs from Pacific Palisades to Torrance. Many bike rental and tour options are available throughout the city.</p> </div> <div class="image-slider__slider left">  <div class="swiper ">  <div class="swiper-wrapper">  <div class="swiper-slide"> <img decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMDI0IDU3NiIgd2lkdGg9IjEwMjQiIGhlaWdodD0iNTc2IiBkYXRhLXU9Imh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LnNhbnRhbW9uaWNhLmNvbSUyRndwLWNvbnRlbnQlMkZ1cGxvYWRzJTJGMjAyMyUyRjAzJTJGYmlrZS1yaWRlcnMtb24tbWFydmluLWJyYXVkZS1iaWtlLXRyYWlsLmpwZWciIGRhdGEtdz0iMTAyNCIgZGF0YS1oPSI1NzYiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==" data-spai="1" class="swiper-slide__image" alt="bike riders on marvin braude bike trail" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="stakeholder-feed sm-block js-stk-root sm-block"> <div class="stakeholder-feed__top"> <div class="stakeholder-feed__intro"> <h2 class="stakeholder-feed__headline">Eating at the Beach</h2> <div class="stakeholder-feed__intro-body wysiwyg"> <p>Picnic areas and parks along the oceanfront walk of the Santa Monica beach are popular spots for locals and tourists. Nearby hotels, the pier and Ocean Ave. and Main St. also offer a variety of restaurants, cuisines, and price points, all within walking distance.</p> </div> </div> <div class="stakeholder-feed__nav-section"> <h3 class="stakeholder-feed__feed-title">Browse Santa Monica Beach Restaurants</h3> <a href="https://www.santamonica.com/restaurants/" class="stakeholder-feed__feed-cta button --primary-teal-button" >View All Santa Monica Restaurants</a> <div class="stakeholder-feed__pagination xxx--desktop-hide"> <div class="swiper-button-prev stakeholder-feed__pagination-prev"></div> <div class="swiper-button-next stakeholder-feed__pagination-next"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="stakeholder-feed__bottom"> <div class="stakeholder-feed__feed-list-wrapper swiper js-stk-swiper"> <ul class="stakeholder-feed__feed-list swiper-wrapper js-stk-wrapper"> <li class="swiper-slide stakeholder-card --theme3"> <a class="stakeholder-card__link" href="https://www.santamonica.com/restaurants/big-deans-oceanfront-cafe/"> <div class="stakeholder-card__image"> <img decoding="async" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxIDEiIHdpZHRoPSIxIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEiIGRhdGEtdT0iaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZhc3NldHMuc2ltcGxldmlld2luYy5jb20lMkZzaW1wbGV2aWV3JTJGaW1hZ2UlMkZ1cGxvYWQlMkZjcm0lMkZzYW50YW1vbmljYSUyRnNkZmdzZGZzZGFmX0VGRDhDMDlCLTA5QTItQUZEMi1EQkZBREJDOUU0QjQ1MzcwLWVmZDhiZWU1YmM0OGMzNl9lZmQ4Y2MyOS1jMDhhLTJkZWQtNTY3ZjkyM2NkOTc3ZDg1Mi5qcGciIGRhdGEtdz0iMSIgZGF0YS1oPSIxIiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=" data-spai="1" alt="Big Dean’s Oceanfront Cafe"/> </div> <div class="stakeholder-card__stk-info"> <div class="stakeholder-card__stk-name">Big Dean’s Oceanfront Cafe</div> <div class="stakeholder-card__stk-cat">Dining</div> </div> </a> </li> <li class="swiper-slide stakeholder-card --theme3"> <a class="stakeholder-card__link" href="https://www.santamonica.com/restaurants/mariasol/"> <div class="stakeholder-card__image"> <img decoding="async" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxIDEiIHdpZHRoPSIxIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEiIGRhdGEtdT0iaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZhc3NldHMuc2ltcGxldmlld2luYy5jb20lMkZzaW1wbGV2aWV3JTJGaW1hZ2UlMkZ1cGxvYWQlMkZjcm0lMkZzYW50YW1vbmljYSUyRlNjcmVlbi1TaG90LTIwMjMtMTEtMTMtYXQtNC41Ni4wMC1QTV9GMTQwQjhDRC1DQ0Q4LUE1RkQtQzQ4MTdFQ0U3MTkwQkZGMC1mMTQwYjQ5M2ExMjE1ZTNfZjE0MGQwM2MtZTQzYS0zNjBmLTFiYTQyNjNhY2VhM2I2YTQucG5nIiBkYXRhLXc9IjEiIGRhdGEtaD0iMSIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+" data-spai="1" alt="Mariasol"/> </div> <div class="stakeholder-card__stk-info"> <div class="stakeholder-card__stk-name">Mariasol</div> <div class="stakeholder-card__stk-cat">Dining</div> </div> </a> </li> <li class="swiper-slide stakeholder-card --theme3"> <a class="stakeholder-card__link" href="https://www.santamonica.com/restaurants/blue-plate-oysterette/"> <div class="stakeholder-card__image"> <img decoding="async" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxIDEiIHdpZHRoPSIxIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEiIGRhdGEtdT0iaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZhc3NldHMuc2ltcGxldmlld2luYy5jb20lMkZzaW1wbGV2aWV3JTJGaW1hZ2UlMkZ1cGxvYWQlMkZjcm0lMkZzYW50YW1vbmljYSUyRjIwMDkwOTE5X0lNR18wODQzLWNvcHlfYmY4MDFlYzItNTA1Ni1iMzY1LWFiMDJlNmFhMjU5YWZiNjIuanBnIiBkYXRhLXc9IjEiIGRhdGEtaD0iMSIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+" data-spai="1" alt="Blue Plate Oysterette"/> </div> <div class="stakeholder-card__stk-info"> <div class="stakeholder-card__stk-name">Blue Plate Oysterette</div> <div class="stakeholder-card__stk-cat">Beachfront/Oceanview</div> </div> </a> </li> <li class="swiper-slide stakeholder-card --theme3"> <a class="stakeholder-card__link" href="https://www.santamonica.com/restaurants/back-on-the-beach-cafe/"> <div class="stakeholder-card__image"> <img decoding="async" src="https://api.threshold360.com/step/v2/locations/1324328/thumbnail" alt="Back on the Beach Cafe"/> </div> <div class="stakeholder-card__stk-info"> <div class="stakeholder-card__stk-name">Back on the Beach Cafe</div> <div class="stakeholder-card__stk-cat">American</div> </div> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </section> <section class="image-slider --theme1 sm-block" > <div class="image-slider__wrapper"> <div class="image-slider__copy wysiwyg"><p>The <a href="https://www.santamonica.com/things-to-do/annenberg-community-beach-house/"><strong>Annenberg Community Beach House</strong></a> features spectacular views, a kids’ play area/splash pad and a historic pool. The Marion Davies Guest House offers docent tours, classes and rentals. Catch breakfast, lunch or dinner at the Back on the Beach Café. Open to all with no membership required, this facility is one of the reasons Santa Monica is considered one of LA’s nicest beaches!</p> <p>June through September, sport court and group BBQ area reservations can be made online at <a href="https://apm.activecommunities.com/santamonicarecreation/Home" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Reserve Santa Monica</strong></a>, days ahead.</p> </div> <div class="image-slider__slider left">  <div class="swiper js-image-slider">  <div class="swiper-wrapper">  <div class="swiper-slide"> <img decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMDI0IDU3NiIgd2lkdGg9IjEwMjQiIGhlaWdodD0iNTc2IiBkYXRhLXU9Imh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LnNhbnRhbW9uaWNhLmNvbSUyRndwLWNvbnRlbnQlMkZ1cGxvYWRzJTJGMjAyMyUyRjAzJTJGYW1iZXItY29tbXVuaXR5LWJlYWNoLWhvdXNlLXBvb2wuanBlZyIgZGF0YS13PSIxMDI0IiBkYXRhLWg9IjU3NiIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+" data-spai="1" class="swiper-slide__image" alt="amber community beach house pool" /> <a href="https://www.santamonica.com/things-to-do/annenberg-community-beach-house/" class="img-lctn-tag --right"> <div class="img-lctn-tag-inside-link image-slider__image-caption right">Annenberg Community Beach House</div> </a> </div> <div class="swiper-slide"> <img decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMDI0IDU3NiIgd2lkdGg9IjEwMjQiIGhlaWdodD0iNTc2IiBkYXRhLXU9Imh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LnNhbnRhbW9uaWNhLmNvbSUyRndwLWNvbnRlbnQlMkZ1cGxvYWRzJTJGMjAyMyUyRjAzJTJGYW1iZXItY29tbXVuaXR5LWJlYWNoLWhvdXNlLmpwZWciIGRhdGEtdz0iMTAyNCIgZGF0YS1oPSI1NzYiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==" data-spai="1" class="swiper-slide__image" alt="amber community beach house" /> <div class="img-lctn-tag --no-link image-slider__image-caption --right">Annenberg Community Beach House</div> </div> </div> <div class="image-slider__swiper-controls-wrapper-relocator"> <div class="image-slider__swiper-controls-wrapper"> <div class="swiper-pagination"></div> <div class="swiper-button-prev-custom"> <div class="arrow-button-left"></div> </div> <div class="swiper-button-next-custom"> <div class="arrow-button-right"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex base-block"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow base-block"> <h4 class="wp-block-heading base-block"><strong>Soak up the sun</strong></h4> <p class="base-block"><a href="https://www.santamonica.com/meetings/perrys-cafe-and-beach-rentals-venue/">Perry’s Café and Beach Rentals</a> offers a beach butler service with lounge chairs, enjoy toes-in-the-sand dining with  <a href="https://www.santamonica.com/restaurants/back-on-the-beach/">Back on the Beach Cafe</a> and with Santa Monica Picnic Co., you can celebrate your special occasion with a custom curated beach picnic. Check with your hotel on securing your spot on the beach or visit their websites for more information.</p> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow base-block"> <h4 class="wp-block-heading base-block">Pump some iron</h4> <p class="base-block">Santa Monica Beach is home to <a href="https://www.santamonica.com/things-to-do/original-muscle-beach/">Original Muscle Beach</a> (not the weightlifting kind–that’s Venice Beach) featuring gymnastic equipment. Here, you’ll find parallel bars, rings, swings and ropes available for kids and adults.</p> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow base-block"> <h4 class="wp-block-heading base-block"><strong>Play some ball</strong></h4> <p class="base-block">As the birthplace of beach volleyball, the sport continues to be a popular activity. Volleyball courts are located at various locations north and south of the pier and are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. </p> </div> </div> <section class="two-images container-max sm-block sm-block"> <div class="two-images__container "> <div class="two-images__column"> <div class="two-images__content"> <div class="two-images__content-header-container"> <h2 class="two-images__content-header">Getting Around the Beach</h2> </div> <div class="two-images__content-body wysiwyg"> <p>The <a href="https://www.santamonica.com/things-to-do/biking-and-bike-rentals/">Marvin Braude Beach Trail</a> (locally called “the Strand” or South Bay Bicycle Trail) is a 22-mile paved trail and biking path that starts in Santa Monica and finishes at the Torrance County Beach.</p> <p>Just off Bay Street, rentals and lessons are available for beginners who want to learn more about <a href="https://www.santamonica.com/things-to-do/surfing/">Santa Monica surfing</a>. <a href="http://www.smgov.net/Departments/CCS/content.aspx?id=52203" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Here’s a list of city-authorized surf instructors</a>. Don’t forget to check out rental options for paddleboards and boogie boards!</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="two-images__column"> <div class="two-images__image-container"> <img decoding="async" width="425" height="505" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MjUgNTA1IiB3aWR0aD0iNDI1IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUwNSIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5zYW50YW1vbmljYS5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjMlMkYwMyUyRnNrYXRlYm9hcmRlci1hdC1zYW50YS1tb25pY2EtYmVhY2guanBlZyIgZGF0YS13PSI0MjUiIGRhdGEtaD0iNTA1IiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=" data-spai="1" class="two-images__image" alt="skateboarder at santa monica beach" /> </div> </div> <div class="two-images__column"> <div class="two-images__image-container"> <img decoding="async" width="600" height="565" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA2MDAgNTY1IiB3aWR0aD0iNjAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjU2NSIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5zYW50YW1vbmljYS5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjMlMkYwMyUyRnN1cmYtYm9hcmQtb24tc2FudGEtbW9uaWNhLWJlYWNoLmpwZWciIGRhdGEtdz0iNjAwIiBkYXRhLWg9IjU2NSIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+" data-spai="1" class="two-images__image" alt="surf board on santa monica beach" /> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="two-images container-max sm-block --flip sm-block"> <div class="two-images__container --flip"> <div class="two-images__column"> <div class="two-images__content"> <div class="two-images__content-header-container"> <h2 class="two-images__content-header">Santa Monica Beach Rules</h2> </div> <div class="two-images__content-body wysiwyg"> <p>Santa Monica Beach has rules to ensure everyone visiting the beach has a fun and safe experience.</p> <ul> <li>No beach use when the area is closed.</li> <li>No generators or inflatable structures on the beach.</li> <li>No loud and unreasonable noise.</li> <li>Do not use any equipment for exercise that is not designated for exercise use.</li> <li>Leashed dogs are permitted on the boardwalk, but not on the beach or in the water.</li> <li>No tents or camping on the beach.</li> <li>No alcohol is permitted on the beach.</li> <li>Sport fishing licenses are not required when <a href="https://pacpark.com/fishing-santa-monica-pier/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fishing</a> from the Santa Monica Pier.</li> <li>No glass is permitted on the beach.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="two-images__column"> <div class="two-images__image-container"> <img decoding="async" width="424" height="504" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MjQgNTA0IiB3aWR0aD0iNDI0IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUwNCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5zYW50YW1vbmljYS5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjMlMkYwMyUyRm11c2NsZS1iZWFjaC5qcGVnIiBkYXRhLXc9IjQyNCIgZGF0YS1oPSI1MDQiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==" data-spai="1" class="two-images__image" alt="muscle beach" /> </div> </div> <div class="two-images__column"> <div class="two-images__image-container"> <img decoding="async" width="600" height="464" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA2MDAgNDY0IiB3aWR0aD0iNjAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjQ2NCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5zYW50YW1vbmljYS5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjMlMkYwMyUyRnNhbnRhLW1vbmljYS1zdGF0ZS1iZWFjaC5qcGVnIiBkYXRhLXc9IjYwMCIgZGF0YS1oPSI0NjQiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==" data-spai="1" class="two-images__image" alt="santa monica state beach" /> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="sun-title sm-block --theme6 sm-block"> <h3 class="sun-title__headline">Can You Swim at Santa Monica Beach?</h3> <div class="sun-title__body wysiwyg"> <p>Yes, you can definitely swim at Santa Monica Beach as well as enjoy other water activities like surfing or paddle boarding. Even with 280 days of Santa Monica sunshine, the Pacific Ocean tends to be a little cold, so you may want to consider swimming during warmer months. Planning on heading out in winter and spring months? Wetsuits are recommended for all water activities.</p> </div> </section> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex base-block"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow base-block"> <h4 class="wp-block-heading base-block"><strong>Visiting in summer</strong></h4> <p class="base-block">Summer is the most popular season for residents and tourists to visit Santa Monica beach. If you visit Santa Monica beach in the summer, expect larger crowds, less parking, major events (like summer concerts) and an average high temperature of 19°C | 71°F.</p> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow base-block"> <h4 class="wp-block-heading base-block">Visiting on holidays</h4> <p class="base-block">Fridays and Saturdays are often the busiest days at Santa Monica beach, with fewer visitors on mid-week days like Tuesday and Wednesday. Major holiday weekends at the beach can include Memorial Day (May), July 4th (July), Labor Day (September) and New Year’s Eve (December).</p> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow base-block"> <h4 class="wp-block-heading base-block"><strong>Visiting off-season</strong></h4> <p class="base-block">Santa Monica stays warm year-round, which attracts many visitors to the beach and oceanfront walk during the spring, fall and winter months. If you visit Santa Monica beach during off-peak times, expect small to medium crowds, more available parking and an average high temperature of 17°C | 65°F.</p> </div> </div> <section class="stakeholder-feed sm-block js-stk-root sm-block"> <div class="stakeholder-feed__top"> <div class="stakeholder-feed__intro"> <h2 class="stakeholder-feed__headline">Santa Monica Beach Hotels</h2> <div class="stakeholder-feed__intro-body wysiwyg"> <p>No other Los Angeles beach city has such a great variety of hotels overlooking the Pacific Ocean. 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