Santa Monica Vacation

Santa Monica is located on California’s southern coast and experiences beautiful weather almost year round. The city was named after Saint Monica of Hippo, the mother of Saint Augustine, because it was visited by Spanish missionaries for the first time on her feast day. Baywatch, the most popular television series of all time, was filmed on the beach in Santa Monica.LosAngeles.com: Santa Monica

1. Santa Monica Museum of Art: This museum features new and established artists and many contemporary works.Santa Monica Museum of Art: Santa Monica Museum of Art
2. Paley Center for Media: This radio and television museum is home to 120,000 television and radio programs and commercials, including some television pilots that never even aired.Frommers: Paley Center for Media
3. The Santa Monica Symphony Orchestra: The Santa Monica Symphony Orchestra provides free classical and contemporary concerts and their music targets audiences of all ages and nationalities.The Santa Monica Symphony Orchestra: Santa Monica Orchestra
4. The Third Street Promenade: Three city blocks in the city were sealed off from traffic to create this outdoor shopping center.The Third Street Promenade: Third Street Promenade
5. Muscle Beach: Fond of working out at the ocean? Visit Muscle Beach where top athletes and celebrities have broken a sweat on the beach-side exercise equipment.Santa Monica Beach: Muscle Beach

The Santa Monica Pier has been a tourist attraction since it was built in 1909. The Santa Monica Loof Hippodrome, a carousel, is located on the pier and was deemed a National Historic Landmark.Santa Monica Pier: Pier History

If planning a trip, please see Santa Monica Hotels and Santa Monica Restaurants.

• How to Book a Cheap Flight
• How To Book a Cheap Hotel Room
• Packing Tips

• Expedia.com: Santa Monica packages

• Public buses: The Big Blue Bus

• Santa Monica Conservancy: Walking Tours