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- Country: United States
- State: California
- Population: 96,500
- Incorporated: November 30, 1886
- Time Zone: Pacific Standard Time
- Total land area: 8.3 sq mi
- Area Code: 310
- Airport Code: SMO
- Founded: 1875NNDB: Santa Monica
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Santa Monica, California is a coastal city in Los Angeles County, California, located between the beach and Los Angeles proper. Home to nearly 100,000 people, Santa Monica has a culture that is similar to that of Los Angeles, but is unique because of its coastal location. The city offers numerous beach activities and has one of the most popular piers on the California coast. The city is also home to Mahalo's headquarters.
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Entertainment Options
Santa Monica offers a variety of entertainment options, from outdoor watersports activities to fine restaurants and bars. The city's "3rd Street Promenade," located blocks away from the beach, has many such options on one street. Patrons can shop, catch a movie, or dine or enjoy cocktails while visiting the street.Green City
Santa Monica has been listed as one of America's greenest cities, boasting a fleet of alternative-fuel buses for public transportation and a number of bicycle lanes. The city has cut greenhouse gas emissions by 10% in 15 years and continues to invest in environmental causes, such as cleaning up the bay.
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Santa Monica Questions
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What are the top three attractions in Santa Monica, not counting the Santa Monica Pier?There are no official figures available to define "top attractions." Excluding the pier, however, the beach itself is almost certainly #1, followed by the Thir... read more -
Best vegetarian restaurant in Santa Monica? 2 AnswersPrevious answer extended. Chandni Vegetarian Restaurant Categories: Indian, Vegetarian, Pakistani Neighborhood: Santa Monica 1909 Wilshire Blvd Santa Monic... read more
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Santa Monica Vacation
- The Mahalo Guide to a Santa Monica Vacation
- The Mahalo Guide to Santa Monica Hotels and Restaurants
- Official Tourism Site: SantaMonica.com
- TripAdvisor: Santa Monica Vacations
- Yahoo! Travel: Santa Monica Vacations & Tourism
- Wikitravel: Santa Monica Travel Guide
Santa Monica Radio
- Public radio: KCRW 89.9FM
Santa Monica Colleges and Universities
- Community college: Santa Monica College
Santa Monica Blogs and Podcasts
- Local news, reviews, arts: outside.in - Santa Monica
Santa Monica Weather
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Current ConditionsSanta Monica, as of Thu, 26 Nov 2009 1:00 am LST
Partly Cloudy
77°F(25°C)Barometer: 29.85 steady Humidity: 78% Visibility: 6.21 mi Wind: NE 9 mph Sunrise: 6:32 am Sunset: 7:57 pm -
Today's Forecast
ThunderstormsHigh: 91°F (32°C)
Low: 75°F (23°C) -
Tomorrow's Forecast

ThunderstormsHigh: 92°F (33°C)
Low: 74°F (23°C)
Full Forecast at Yahoo! Weather (provided by The Weather Channel)



