About Santa Monica

Santa Monica locality is located in California United States, and famous for its turquoise water, whose crystal clarity is incredible! This increases the level of beach recreation, since the better the water, the more pleasant it is to be in it! But don't be too cool!

Nearest beaches in Santa Monica

view the highest rated beaches in area

Good for Relax

Playa Del Rey Beach

El Segundo 4.9 km
Very good
8.3
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Blue water • Sand bottom
2.7 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Santa Monica Beach

Santa Monica 1.2 km
Very good
8.1
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Crowded in season
5 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Will Rogers Beach II

Santa Monica 3.3 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Crowded in season
5 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Torrance County Beach

Hollywood Riviera 0.8 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Crowded in season
5 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Dockweiler Beach

El Segundo 3.1 km
Good
7.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Crowded in season
5 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Venice Beach

Santa Monica 4 km
Good
7.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Crowded in season
5 Amenities index

Resting by the sea for each traveler is associated with different activities. Someone loves complete relaxation and silence, while others need activity. Our configurator will always help you choose a beach that meets your personal needs.

If a beach holiday for you is primarily the sound of the surf, the cries of seagulls over the pier and leisurely walks along the coast, then you are definitely a fan of calm beaches. The most popular beaches for such a holiday in the vicinity of Santa Monica are Playa Del Rey Beach, Santa Monica Beach, Torrance County Beach.

The list of available beach activities is certainly important, but for many travelers it is not a determining factor when choosing a vacation spot. Below you will find some information about the natural features of the beaches of Santa Monica, we hope that this information will help you find the place of your dreams.

The beaches of locality are mainly wide. According to reviews of major beach experts and vacationers, most beaches have a high level of cleanliness. Sandy beaches dominate the rest!

Usually, the depth increases very smoothly. If this is important to you, always use our filter to check for a particular beach.

Latest reviews on Santa Monica's beaches

Santa Monica Beach
10 Kavin Jayasuriya

This is an amazing location to park your car and quickly reach the pier and the beach. The price we paid, just $7, was a bargain in my opinion!

Will Rogers Beach II
10 ZENOWIRELESS

The beach offers of constant sunshine and ideal waves for surfing. It is quite spacious, ensuring that there is always a spot available to relax.

Torrance County Beach
8 Evelyn Montoya

This beach is an ideal spot to take your kids for a refreshing swim. It can get a bit crowded on weekends, but that's typical for a popular destination. You can park on the streets or in the parking lot near Merrimac park entrance for a fee of $7. The beach was remarkably tidy, and there were volleyball nets located in front of the beach homes on the hilltop. I visited on a Sunday, and the ride there was delightful, with a stunning view of the area. Lifeguards were present throughout the beach, and there were plenty of recycling and trash cans available. Fortunately, most people kept their areas clean, making this one of the cleanest beaches I've ever visited. This is an excellent destination to revisit throughout the summer. Although it can get crowded with surfers, you must be cautious when they discover a good spot with waves to ride, no matter how small. Overall, I had a fantastic time with my family and would highly recommend this beach.

Dockweiler Beach
10 Nathaniel

This beach is an ideal destination for those seeking to learn how to surf. There are ample opportunities to catch a wave without feeling crowded by other surfers.

Rocky Beach
10 Zara K.

The Fam Bam frequents this beach often and it is truly an amazing place to be. One of our cherished activities is searching for small crabs near the rocks and then releasing them back into their habitat. It's always a heartwarming experience. During our latest visit, my daughter discovered a stunning emerald green crab with silver and black stripes, which left us in awe. We were in the midst of constructing a sandcastle when LittleBigfoot stumbled and fell, causing us to erupt in laughter. Despite the minor setback, we're already planning our next visit. Today was a fantastic day with the temperature reaching a delightful 82 degrees.

Hermosa Beach L.A.
10 Nikolai Petrovichov.

This beach in LA county is truly one of the finest. The cleanliness of the beach is impeccable, and there are a few parking spots on the upper streets for your convenience. Unlike other beaches, this one is not overcrowded, allowing you to enjoy the good sand and great waves in peace. You'll also find clean bathroom facilities and ample parking available to make your visit even more enjoyable.

The warmest month during the year in this area is September, with the air temperature rising up to 24.7°C and the water temperature up to 21.7°C. The coldest month is March, with the air temperature dropping down to 16.7°C and the water temperature down to 14.6°C.