Santa Monica, CA, Guide and Information
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Welcome to Santa Monica
There’s something for every taste and pocketbook in Santa Monica and you can find much of this diversity within its eight distinct neighborhoods. Best of all: Traveling to and around these areas can be easy breezy, since Santa Monica prides itself on being an extremely pedestrian-friendly town.
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Where to Eat on a Budget in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica offers some of California’s most beautiful beachfront. But beyond the shore and Santa Monica Pier, this southern California destination offers amazing shopping and dining. When it comes to great eats, you’ll find lots of fresh seafood and internationally-inspired menus. However, don’t think that just because Santa Monica boasts a lot of award-winning, ritzy restaurants that you need to pay top dollar to enjoy a good meal here. You can find scrumptious eats on a budget, at one of our top favorite spots to eat for cheap in Santa Monica, California.
This coastal cafe creates delicious caffeinated beverages just steps north of the Santa Monica promenade. Enjoy flash-iced coffee, hand-brewed coffee, espresso-based drinks and more (including specialty drinks like lavender hot chocolate or affogato!). Breakfast options are limited and light, but just the thing to get your day off on the right foot. Think breakfast burritos or fresh-baked pastries ranging from strawberry almond croissants to matcha doughnuts.
The California Way
California has long been known as a progressive state. They–or rather Levi Strauss & Co. up north–can be credited with making blue jeans a must back in 1873. Yes, California and forward thinking go hand in hand like electric cars and organic farming. Well, you get the idea.
From promoting legislation for saving dolphins from single-use plastic to being the first state to pass a domestic partnership statute, California has been on the cutting edge of change for many years. And certainly Santa Monica ranks as one of the most out-to-change-the-world cities in the country. Their environmental savviness along with their openness and free spirited approach to life enhances the Santa Monica experience for residents and visitors alike.
Santa Monica and its Neighborhoods
This beachfront city ranks as one of America’s most exciting destinations. By the early twentieth century, Santa Monica was well established as a resort town and since then it has grown into an oh-so happening place that possesses much of the clout of L.A. while retaining the appeal of a super-friendly oceanside community. With a prime location ideal for both business and leisure travelers, three and a half miles of gorgeous coastline along the Pacific Ocean and glorious weather most of the year, who wouldn’t enjoy a stay in Santa Monica, CA? Indeed, Santa Monica exudes a laid-back beach town vibe as well as a big-city sophisticate allure depending on where you find yourself on any given day.
There’s something for every taste and pocketbook in Santa Monica and you can find much of this diversity within its eight distinct neighborhoods. Best of all: Traveling to and around these areas can be easy breezy, since Santa Monica prides itself on being an extremely pedestrian-friendly town. Biking is big here, too, and not surprisingly, Santa Monica leads in the development of bike-friendly infrastructure and programs. The Marvin Braude Bike Trail, a twenty-two-mile paved bike path also known as The Strand, traverses the town going from its shores all the way into Los Angeles.
The California Way
California has long been known as a progressive state. They–or rather Levi Strauss & Co. up north–can be credited with making blue jeans a must back in 1873. Yes, California and forward thinking go hand in hand like electric cars and organic farming. Well, you get the idea.
From promoting legislation for saving dolphins from single-use plastic to being the first state to pass a domestic partnership statute, California has been on the cutting edge of change for many years. And certainly Santa Monica ranks as one of the most out-to-change-the-world cities in the country. Their environmental savviness along with their openness and free spirited approach to life enhances the Santa Monica experience for residents and visitors alike.
Santa Monica and its Neighborhoods
This beachfront city ranks as one of America’s most exciting destinations. By the early twentieth century, Santa Monica was well established as a resort town and since then it has grown into an oh-so happening place that possesses much of the clout of L.A. while retaining the appeal of a super-friendly oceanside community. With a prime location ideal for both business and leisure travelers, three and a half miles of gorgeous coastline along the Pacific Ocean and glorious weather most of the year, who wouldn’t enjoy a stay in Santa Monica, CA? Indeed, Santa Monica exudes a laid-back beach town vibe as well as a big-city sophisticate allure depending on where you find yourself on any given day.
There’s something for every taste and pocketbook in Santa Monica and you can find much of this diversity within its eight distinct neighborhoods. Best of all: Traveling to and around these areas can be easy breezy, since Santa Monica prides itself on being an extremely pedestrian-friendly town. Biking is big here, too, and not surprisingly, Santa Monica leads in the development of bike-friendly infrastructure and programs. The Marvin Braude Bike Trail, a twenty-two-mile paved bike path also known as The Strand, traverses the town going from its shores all the way into Los Angeles.
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