AttractionSanta Monica Pier
Ferris wheel over the Pacific, arcade games, and the official end of Route 66.
The definitive guide to Santa Monica, California
Discover the best of
Santa Monica
Beaches, the Pier, tacos, sunset walks, hidden gems, and the neighborhoods locals love — all in one place, with a live AI concierge that knows the city.
Powered by Bay AI
Try asking:
Live local knowledge Hidden gems & neighborhoods Personalized picks
✦
93K+
Residents
✦
280+
Days of sun
✦
3.5
Miles of beach
✦
450+
Restaurants
Choose your path
However you're experiencing Santa Monica
Tap a card for a custom recommendation from Bay AI.
For Visitors
The Pier, the beach, and the LA day trips locals actually recommend.
For Locals
Neighborhood picks, hidden gems, and where to spend Sundays.
For Families
Kid-friendly beaches, the aquarium, and family dinner spots.
For Movers
Neighborhoods, schools, and what it's actually like to live here.
Santa Monica Today
Live conditions, updated automatically
Weather, air quality, pollen, UV, surf, sunset, and traffic — refreshed live from Google Weather, Air Quality, Pollen, and NOAA Marine.
Live
Weather
72°F
Sunny · 2 mph wind
Air Quality
74
Good air quality · PM10
UV Index
1
Low
Sunset
7:56 PM
Sunrise 6:04 AM
Pollen
—
Tree · Grass — · Weed —
Surf
—
· Water 76°F
Humidity
82%
Wind 2 mph
Traffic
Discover
Find your next spot in seconds
Filter beaches, shops, and activities by category, distance, and what's open right now.
Attraction · Ocean Front
Santa Monica Pier
OpenFerris wheel, arcade, and Route 66's western end.
★ 4.7·0.0 mi
Food · Ocean Ave
Cassia
OpenSoutheast Asian brasserie, always a scene.
★ 4.6·0.4 mi
Outdoors · Bluffs
Palisades Park
OpenPalm-lined bluff walks over the Pacific.
★ 4.8·0.3 mi
Shopping · Downtown
Third Street Promenade
OpenOpen-air shopping with street performers.
★ 4.4·0.5 mi
Food · Main St
Father's Office
ClosedThe original office burger and craft beer.
★ 4.5·1.2 mi
Family · Pier
Pacific Park
OpenSolar-powered ferris wheel over the ocean.
★ 4.6·0.0 mi
Coffee · Ocean Park
Dogtown Coffee
OpenSurf-shop history, strong pour-overs.
★ 4.6·1.5 mi
Food · Rose Ave
Gjelina (Venice)
OpenWood-fired pizzas and rosé on the patio.
★ 4.7·2.4 mi
Outdoors · Beach
Santa Monica State Beach
Open3.5 miles of sand and the paved bike path.
★ 4.8·0.1 mi
Things to do & see
Iconic spots, curated for you
From the Pier to Palisades bluffs — the essentials to hit in Santa Monica.
Attraction
BeachesSanta Monica State Beach
3.5 miles of sand plus The Strand — LA's most-ridden bike path.
DowntownThird Street Promenade
Car-free shopping blocks with street performers, dinosaurs, and dinner.
NaturePalisades Park
Palm-lined bluffs with the best sunset view in the city.
Neighborhoods
Find your corner of Santa Monica
Six distinct neighborhoods — from beachfront bungalows to bluffside estates.
Downtown
Urban · Walkable
Promenade shopping, Metro Expo Line, city energy.
Ocean Park
Beachy · Local
Main Street cafés, surf shops, low-key Sundays.
Sunset Park
Residential · Family
Craftsman bungalows and tree-lined streets.
Mid-City
Central · Diverse
Between downtown and the 10 — dining and design.
North of Montana
Upscale · Quiet
Estates, coffee walks, and canyon views.
Wilshire-Montana
Central · Coastal
Steps from the bluffs and Palisades Park.
Eat & Drink
Sea breeze, big flavor
Santa Monica plates farm-to-table California, wood-fired classics, and Baja-style tacos steps from the sand.
- CassiaJames Beard–winning Southeast Asian brasserie.
- Father's OfficeThe burger that started the gastropub trend.
- GjelinaWood-fired plates just south in Venice.
- Rustic CanyonFarm-to-table, California-Mediterranean.
- Tacos Por FavorLocal lunchtime taco institution since 1985.
This week in Santa Monica
Not sure what to do tonight?
Ask Bay AI. Get personalized picks in seconds — from Twilight Concerts on the Pier to a quiet bluff-top sunset.
Twilight on the Pier
Free Wednesday summer concerts
Farmers Market
Wednesdays · Arizona Ave
Route 66 Days
Downtown · September
COAST Open Streets
Ocean Ave · Fall