Santa Monica Essential Info
Overview
Santa Monica is a city on the Pacific Ocean coast, anchoring the West Side of Los Angeles County in Southern California.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Year round
Current Time
Current Weather
61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Fun Facts
- Opened in September 9, 1909, the Santa Monica Pier originally served the purpose of carrying sewage out past the breakers.
- Pacific Park’s nine-story Pacific Wheel is the world’s first and only solar powered ferris wheel.
- National Geographic ranked Santa Monica as one of the “Top Ten Beach Cities in the
World”. - The city has been an artistic center for Southern California for generations, and 43% of local residents work in creative businesses.
- At 22 miles long, the South Bay Bicycle Trail in Santa Monica, is the world’s longest
oceanfront bike path.
Popular Foods
- Cha Cha Chicken
- Carnitas
