Santa Monica is a beachfront city in Los Angeles County, California, according to Wikidata, separate from the City of Los Angeles. On XTOUR it covers bike rentals, guided bike tours and sightseeing bus routes that start in or pass through it.
Country
United States
Type
City
Understand the place
Not only where to go, but what to eat, what things cost, what visitors get wrong, how accessible Santa Monica is, which scams to recognize and what is genuinely worth your time.
The complete guide
Start with the parts of Santa Monica that matter most to your trip, then move into the practical details.
Experiences & attractions
Attractions, experiences and places actually worth your time.
Eat like you understand the place
Signature dishes, local drinks, markets and eating well.
Where to stay & explore
Where to stay, wander and choose the right area for your trip.
Beyond the destination
Nearby places worth a day out from here.
Bring home the right things
What is genuinely worth buying and where to look.
After dark
What the evenings are like, and where to spend them.
Family travel
Family logistics, strollers, transport and practical planning.
When to go
When to visit and what the seasons really feel like.
Know before it happens
Common tourist traps and how to avoid them.
Money & budgeting
Budgets, payments and everyday prices.
Transport
Public transport, taxis, walking and common pitfalls.
Travel for more people
Mobility, transport and sensory accessibility.
Understand before you arrive
Local expectations, religion and visitor etiquette.
The details that matter
Connectivity, health, photography and useful local details.
Find your fit
Solo, women alone, older visitors, LGBTQ+, pets, remote work, budget and luxury.
Travel that holds up
Tourism pressure, supporting local people and animal welfare.
Traveler experiences
Traveler reviews will appear here after moderation.
Ways to visit
Bookable trips related to this destination, for when you are ready to move from research to planning.
A Big Bus hop-on hop-off ticket for the Hollywood Loop and the Beach Loop to Santa Monica and Venice; two options add a TCL Chinese Theatre walking tour. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
A guided bike or e-bike tour from Unlimited Biking at 1431 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, along the beach path to the Venice Canals, Marina del Rey, the Art Walls and Muscle Beach. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
A guided bike tour from West Hollywood through Beverly Hills, Westwood and Brentwood to Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, the Venice Canals and Marina del Rey, on a city bike or an electric bike. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
Bike and e-bike rentals collected from Unlimited Biking at 1431 Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica, for riding the beach path towards Venice and Marina del Rey. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
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