🌊 [Santa Monica, California] Feel the sea breeze and freedom in this coveted beach town

🌊 [Santa Monica, California] Spend time in a coveted beach town, feeling the sea breeze and freedom

Located on the west coast of Los Angeles, Santa Monica is a beach resort with a relaxed atmosphere, blue sea, and sophisticated streetscape.

This city, where the open feeling typical of California intersects with stylish shops, restaurants, and culture, is a place where you can relax just by walking.

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🌟Characteristics and Attractions

・Santa Monica Pier: The small amusement park "Pacific Park" with a Ferris wheel and the retro atmosphere are attractive. At dusk, it's like a scene from a movie.

- Third Street Promenade: A street lined with street performances and stylish shops, where you can enjoy shopping and strolling.

- Marvin Braude Bike Trail: A bicycle path along the beach: Feel the breeze as you ride a rental bicycle along the seaside road that leads to Venice Beach.

- There are also plenty of organic and vegetarian cafes, so you can enjoy healthy food even while traveling.

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🚗Access

- About 30 minutes by car from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) (+α during traffic jams)

- Uber and Lyft are convenient. For public transportation, it takes about an hour by bus (Big Blue Bus).

・Rental bicycles and electric scooters (Bird/Lime) are easily available in the city.

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🗓Recommended season

・March to May, September to November: Best season for sightseeing with mild weather.

・Summer is lively, but the sun is strong and there are many tourists, so it is recommended to stay in the morning to afternoon.

・The golden hour of dusk is a spectacular view of the gradation of colors of the beach and sky.

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☕️How to enjoy & travel tips

・It's nice to get takeout from a local cafe and have breakfast on the beach.

・There are "George's Cafe" and "Urth Cafe" near the pier. There are plenty of stylish cafes to visit, such as "Caffé" and "Venice Beach".

・Cycling to Venice Beach takes about 30 minutes one way, and you can't miss the skate park and art along the way.

・The west end of Santa Monica Pier is recommended for taking photos of the sunset and the Ferris wheel together.

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Santa Monica is a city where the sea breeze blows through.

Away from the hustle and bustle, it's a great place to enjoy a relaxing time, and it's sure to be a memorable stay for both solo travelers and couples.

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