Santa Monica

Located just 20 minutes west of downtown Los Angeles, and basking in 280 days of sunshine a year, Santa Monica is home to luxury spa hotels, world-class restaurants, swanky nightlife, family-friendly exploration and unmatched shopping – all while offering a laid back surf culture that can only be found by the Santa Monica Bay.

Vibrant and fun, Santa Monica is a walkable oasis teeming with opportunities for outdoor recreation and all-round good living. Catch some waves on the 5.6 kilometres of golden beach or sit back and soak up the sunshine. Jump on the solar-powered Ferris Wheel at the town’s historic pier or stand over the Pacific to watch the awe-inspiring nightly sunsets. Santa Monica has eight distinct neighbourhoods to explore, so you won’t run out of things to do. Stroll through the sculptures and rose gardens of Palisades Park, cycle the 35-kilometre coastal bike trail, known as The Strand, or work out on Muscle Beach. Indulge in premium retail therapy at Third Street Promenade and peruse local markets and art galleries along Montana Avenue. You’ll be spoiled for choice come any mealtime, and you can cap off your evenings enjoying cocktails with ocean views. Not to be missed, Los Angeles’ coolest neighbour is an absolute treat.