Santa Monica

Welcome to Santa Monica


Beauty and liveliness coalesce in California’s world-famous beach city

If you haven’t rested your eyes on the fashionable and stunning city of Santa Monica yet, chances are high that you’ve heard others sing its praises. For a good reason, too. This well-heeled hamlet features all of the attributes associated with the world’s best beach towns. Beauty abounds from the majestic mountains that loom above it to the stretches of sand on its two bustling beaches. Creative and cool, vibrant and exciting, Santa Monica is arguably one of the trendiest and most hypnotizing districts in Los Angeles. 

The luxury estates in Santa Monica are a testament to its grace, modern ethos, and style. Sprawling properties are cloaked in lush greenery, striking architectural features, and glass-encased wonders peer out at glimmering infinity pools. Indeed, Santa Monica offers its lucky residents the chance to relish the decadence of their homes before hitting up the city’s electrifying nightlife. 

What to Love

  • A resort-like, easygoing, blissful vibe
  • Brimming with opulent hotels and excellent eateries
  • Unique boutiques that rival the best in Los Angeles 
  • Proximity to Palos Verdes and Marina del Rey
  • Outstanding year-round weather

Local Lifestyle


Santa Monica is the place to see and be seen in Southern California, but its happy residents take all of this in stride. You’ll find a blend of successful entrepreneurs, powerful film industry folks, and affluent professionals. You’re just as likely to discover retirees who savor being a part of a strong artistic community and families with children. This is the sort of town where you’ll find residents working on their next novel at one of its buzzy coffee houses or running along the beach at sunset.

Dining, Entertainment, & Shopping


People from around the globe flock to Santa Monica for its dynamite culinary offerings. Watergrill, for one, furnishes patrons with epic seafood dishes in a beautiful, inviting setting. Mussels steamed in harissa and sprinkled with salty pancetta, spicy lobster rolls with avocado and sesame soy paper, and wild California Dungeness crab are just a few of the options you’ll discover on their menu.

BOA Steakhouse Santa Monica never ceases to surpass expectations with its Japanese-inspired cuisine, while Hillstone takes classiness to the next level. Whether you’re joining your friends, family, colleagues, or partner, you’ll likely be delighted by the first-rate vino at Forma Restaurant & Cheese Bar Santa Monica, where you can pair Sicilian flatbread with ice-cold prosecco.

Shopping in Santa Monica is practically a pastime. Enjoy its choice of boutiques at Third Street Promenade in Downtown Santa Monica. In addition to well-known luxury retailers, you’ll find a handful of unique shops, restaurants, bars, and an incredible farmers’ market. The fact that it’s pet-friendly and dedicated to pedestrians amplifies its overall allure.

Things to Do


The number of activities available in Santa Monica proper and its neighboring regions is the city’s biggest draw, second only to its outstanding beauty. The Santa Monica Pier is globally renowned for its never-ending excitement, including an enthralling aquarium and an amusement park. Santa Monica Beach itself is just as thrilling and iconic, whether you want to watch street performers or go on a long, lovely walk.

Downtown Santa Monica is where much of the action happens, while the hikes nearby are nothing short of extraordinary. The Los Liones Canyon Trailhead in nearby Pacific Palisades presents spectacular views of the glittering and exhilarating shoreline.

Schools


Santa Monica children may have the opportunity to attend one of several superb schools in the city, such as:



Overview for Santa Monica, CA

92,945 people live in Santa Monica, where the median age is 43 and the average individual income is $82,680. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

92,945

Total Population

43 years

Median Age

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$82,680

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica has 46,719 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Santa Monica do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 92,945 people call Santa Monica home. The population density is 14,587.013 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

92,945

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

43

Median Age

49.4 / 50.6%

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Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$82,680

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Schools in Santa Monica, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Santa Monica. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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