Curated by Local Santa Monica

Santa Monica in Motion

A rolling reel of the best Santa Monica footage we find — the Pier at golden hour, the Strand, Main Street mornings. Press play; everything runs right here on the page.

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Santa Monica, California

A cinematic ride through the Pier, the beach and the boulevards.

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Santa Monica Pier & Beach

A walk along the water, the pier, and the shoreline.

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Santa Monica Beach & Boardwalk

A sunny stroll along the sand, the strand, and the Pier's energy.

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Santa Monica Reels

Portrait clips

Quick vertical moments from around Santa Monica — tap a thumbnail to watch the reel right here.

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Santa Monica Short Reel

A quick vertical glimpse of Santa Monica life.

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About these videos

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