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Rental unit in Santa Monica
Lovely Studio On The Promenade With Free Parking!
This special place is close to everything, making it easy to plan your visit. Located in the Heart of Santa Monica and walking distance to everything. Shopping, Dinning, Activities, and entertainment all at your fingertips. Free Parking is available 2 Blocks away from the apartment.
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Rental unit in Santa Monica
LOVELY STUDIO ON THE PROMENADE! FREE PARKING!
Enjoy easy access to everything from this perfectly located home base. Located in the Heart of Santa Monica and walking distance to everything. Shopping, Dinning, Activities, and entertainment all at your fingertips. Free Parking is available 2 Blocks away from the apartment.
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Private room in Santa Monica
Private Room in Santa Monica
Very clean private room facing the garden. The maximum capacity is 2 people in the room. The room offers a brand new memory foam mattress super clean room w/shared bathroom and use of kitchen. Very safe neighborhood close to SMC. Close to everything.
Professional Host

Stay near Santa Monica's top sights

Santa Monica Pier2,744 locals recommend
Downtown Santa Monica Station169 locals recommend
Palisades Park130 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale132 locals recommend
Santa Monica Beach315 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market1,704 locals recommend

Other great vacation rentals in Santa Monica

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Private room in Santa Monica
Cozy and Bright Private Room
Professional Host
Rental unit in Santa Monica
Modern Loft/Panoramic views/Free parking/Sunset
Individual Host
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Guesthouse in Ocean Park
Ocean Park Beach Studio
Individual Host
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Guesthouse in Ocean Park
Ocean Park Beach Hut

Your guide to Santa Monica

Introduction

With 3.5 miles of sandy beach and swimmable water, and some of the most heavenly summer sunsets, Santa Monica is about fun in the sun with a healthy dose of relaxation. The city’s numerous shops, restaurants, vacation rentals, and entertainment venues can convince you the city is one large coastal theme park, but it’s also a surprisingly walkable section of Los Angeles, with adjacent Venice Beach just a leisurely 2.5-mile stroll away.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Santa Monica

Santa Monica’s coastal Mediterranean climate promises warm daytime temperatures and cool evenings. Sunny, temperate days are generally the rule for the majority of the year, with rain a rare exception. The months of June, July, and August are the driest, while January and February are more regularly gray and gloomy.

Santa Monica temperatures generally hover between the mid-60s to the low 70s Fahrenheit. Morning skies can often be obscured by a marine layer, which typically melts away before lunch, giving way to sunshine. Summers can occasionally introduce warmer daytime temps in the low 80s, but the presence of a coastal breeze tends to keep the temperature hovering around perfect. Still, it’s never a bad idea to bring an extra light layer, especially for evening excursions. Otherwise, bring sunglasses and plenty of sunscreen.


Top things to do in Santa Monica

Santa Monica Pier

Arguably the most iconic structure along the Southern California coast, this pier overlooks Santa Monica State Beach and operates as a popular social, dining, and entertainment spot for locals and visitors alike. Take a ride on the historic merry-go-round, watch locals cast and catch along the length of the boardwalk, or enjoy the panoramic view from atop the Pacific Park Ferris wheel (especially beautiful during summer as the sun is setting). The pier’s Secret Story Tour app is worth a download before and during any visit.

Santa Monica Farmers’ Market

If you’re looking for an authentic taste of Southern California’s expansive cornucopia of produce, a visit to the largest grower-only farmers’ market in the region will surely be a rewarding and flavorful affair. It’s not uncommon to run into famous local chefs loading up carts for their week’s menu alongside other celebrities as you peruse the more than 85 farm stands on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday morning.

Third Street Promenade

This three-block, pedestrian-only stretch of shops and restaurants is an iconic part of the Santa Monica landscape. In recent years, the outdoor pedestrian mall has seen a revitalization. Investment has brought new, heralded dining options to the strip along with numerous public amenities that invite visitors to rest and relax, children to play, and audiences to enjoy free public performances.