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Beaches in Santa Monica
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Museum of Illusions Santa Monica Admission Ticket
★ 5.0(1 reviews)· 1h 30m
From €28
Half Day Best of Los Angeles City Tour from Santa Monica
★ 5.0(326 reviews)· 5h 30m
From €62
Private EBike Tour of Santa Monica and Venice Beaches
★ 5.0(64 reviews)· 3 hrs
From €106
Small-Group Electric Bike Tour of Santa Monica and Venice Beach
★ 4.9(482 reviews)· 3 hrs
From €71
Hollywood, Beverly Hills, & Celebrity Home Tour from Santa Monica
★ 4.9(278 reviews)· 3h 30m
From €53
Santa Monica and Venice Beach 3-Hour Bike Guided Tour
★ 4.9(27 reviews)· 3 hrs
From €64
Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour with 4 Stops & Free Time
★ 4.9(2,159 reviews)· 5h 30m
From €62
Best of LA: Hollywood, Griffith, Santa Monica, Venice, and Rodeo
★ 4.8(815 reviews)· 9 hrs
From €87
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What to check before you book
- Check whether lifeguards are present and what the current water conditions are before swimming.
- Public beaches are usually free; beach clubs charge for loungers, shade, and food/drink service.
- Facilities (showers, changing rooms, parking) vary a lot — don't assume every beach has them.
Best time for beaches in Santa Monica
Real weather data, based on the last 3 years — useful for outdoor plans, less relevant for indoor experiences.
January
18° / 7°C
~122mm rain
April
21° / 10°C
~15mm rain
July
28° / 16°C
~0mm rain
October
26° / 14°C
~17mm rain
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Santa Monica is in United States. The local currency is the United States dollar ($).
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Based on real current ratings, "Museum of Illusions Santa Monica Admission Ticket" is the highest-rated option we found (5.0 stars) — see the listings above.