SANTA MONICA
The laid-back but moneyed surfer-chic vibe of Santa Monica makes it one of the enticing areas on Los Angeles County's Westside. This is an area where dressed-down Silicon Beach moguls hold court by the water while families with children in the ultra-coveted Franklin and Roosevelt schools hang out in their backyards. The city's most prominent chefs converge on early Wednesday mornings for L.A.'s best farmers markets while tourists and locals with flexible schedules relax poolside at the wellness-minded Santa Monica Proper hotel. Things are less funky here than in adjacent Venice, but they're no less fun.
Things to love about SANTA MONICA
Strollable Ocean Avenue and the lively Santa Monica Pier
Destination restaurants like Cassia, Melisse and Birdie G's
The Third Street Promenade, a popular pedestrian mall
Mansions that border the Riviera Country Club
Oceanfront apartments and hotels with stunning water views
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Beautiful, palm-lined Ocean Front Walk offers an idyllic spot to run, bike ride or meander along at your leisure, savoring the Pacific Ocean breezes and watching the waves.
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Some houses by the beach are painted in bright pastel colors, which perfectly catch the Santa Monica sun.
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The Santa Monica Pier features an amusement park with a Ferris wheel and concession stands. It also happens to be a great spot for fishing.
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Santa Monica's downtown has been revitalized in the past few decades.
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Nightlife is more relaxed in Santa Monica than in neighboring towns, but you can still find lively restaurants and wine bars along Third Street Promenade.
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Santa Monica has made big strides towards a green community, as one of the first cities nationwide to adopt a comprehensive sustainability plan.
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