Santa Monica in Los Angeles County is situated on Santa Monica Bay. Surrounded on three sides by Los Angeles city, it's the pleasant weather that attracts tourists to this famed resort town. Enjoying an average of 310 days of sunshine a year, its flat terrain slopes towards the Ocean southwards. High bluffs separate the city from the beaches.

Santa Monica Pier offers huge entertainment like dining, shopping and myriad attractions that include the thrilling Pacific Park rides, an ancient carousel and the interactive aquarium. Enjoy lively street performers as also the glorious sunsets of the California coast. Offering great fun every day, vacations are a real breeze in Santa Monica.

Venice Beach, just south of Santa Monica, is a funky unique place with vendors lining the boardwalk and street performers entertaining passing crowds. Santa Monica is a popular tourist destination on the Pacific Ocean. Mild year-round temperatures and beautiful beaches against dramatic cliffs make Santa Monica a favored destination.

The 3rd Street Promenade is a popular with locals and tourists. Santa Monica Pier remains the essential attraction offering fun and games. Ride the Ferris wheel and get a bird's-eye view of the surrounding beaches, Pacific Ocean and coastal mountains.