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Santa Monica State Beach, Santa Monica

4.5
#1 of 14 in Parks in Santa Monica
Must see · Beach · State Park
Bask in the warm California sun on the white sand shores of Santa Monica State Beach. Stretching over 4.82 km (3 mi) along the Santa Monica Bay, the beach is the area’s hub for outdoor activity, including swimming, surfing, and biking, as well as beachside eating and shopping. Take a nap in the sand after some beach volleyball or paddleboarding. Pack a picnic to enjoy, and don’t miss a chance to walk along Santa Monica Pier for a full array of eateries, souvenir shops, and street entertainment. To visit Santa Monica State Beach on your holiday in Santa Monica, and find out what else Santa Monica has to offer, use our Santa Monica.
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Tours to Santa Monica State Beach

FROM $79 BOOK WITH VIATOR Small Group Electric Bicycle Tour of Santa Monica and Venice Beach
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FROM $159 BOOK WITH VIATOR Santa Monica and Venice Beach Segway Tour
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Duration: 2 hours
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FROM $99 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Electric Bike Tour of Santa Monica and Venice Beaches
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  • By Alexandra B
    the best place ever ! i love enjoy this place, the view and the food amazing. you can also drink in the bars ahead.  more »
  • By upintheair1
    If you have a surfing board ,I think this location is very good and absolutely should be visited. Secondly, you should walk during the sunset on this area.  more »
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  • By Javier Magdaleno
    No one's there .
  • By Ines Quesada
    A lot of surfing today
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