Recent Articles

Santa Monica is often featured in the press of various travel and leisure publications. Explore what wonderful things the insiders in the travel industry are saying about Santa Monica as a tourist destination.

Recent Articles

Annabelle White with James Coleman (AUDIO)
Annabelle White
RadioLive
January 24, 2012

Santa Monica's Supping Sweethearts
Alysia Gray Painter
NBC Los Angeles
January 18, 2012

Cities of Gold
Kathryn Knight
Scottish Daily Express
January 15, 2012

Gimme the Night!
Carolyn Blackburn
Meetings Focus West
January 2012

Stretch Your Style
Zest Magazine UK
January 2012

Idyllic Escapes
Keya Modessa
Food & Travel Magazine UK
December 2011

After the Bustle Join the Beach Boys
Jessica Barrett
Mail on Sunday UK
November 27, 2011

The Westside Sizzles
Maxine Cass
Smart Meetings
November 2011

Fit For Fun German Contest Winners Visit Santa Monica
Fit For Fun
November 2011

Fashion Shoot
Zest Magazine
November 2011

Colo-fornia: a colony in the making?
Arnie Wilson
ski + board
November 2011

Delectable Deals
Kathy A. McDonald
Variety
October 30, 2011

The American Dream
Carrie Mitchell
Wedding Magazine
October/November 2011

How to live the American dream
Rob Bleaney
Ham & High
September 15, 2011

Take a Spin in the Sky
Lisa Scott
Metro
September 12, 2011

Featured Destination: Santa Monica
Natalie Aroyan
e-Travel Blackboard - Asia Edition
September 12, 2011

Living the American Dream
Rob Bleaney
Ham & High
September 8, 2011

Santa Monica Woos Tourists
Lynda Cumming
GSA Magazine
August 23, 2011

Santa Monica's scenery, both human & nonhuman, are natural attractions for health-minded vacationers
Sarah Tressler
Chron
August 10, 2011

Ten Ways to Cool Off This Summer in Santa Monica, California
Travel Video News
August 9, 2011

Drive the Pacific Coast Highway
Megan Singleton
NineMSN Travel
August 4, 2011

Regional Focus - Greater Los Angeles
Linda Hayes
Association News
August 1, 2011

L.A.: South Bay/Westside
Gary Singh
Meetings Focus
August 2011

By Land and By Sea
Greg Mellen
Sports Travel Magazine
August 2011

Top 10 Places for Wannabe Stars to Eat
Leah Simpson
OK! Magazine
July 29, 2011

Green California
Claudia Steiner
fluter.
July 26, 2011

Viceroy Santa Monica
Rowena Carr-Allinson
Elle UK
July 4, 2011

Best Beach Cities in the World
Christian Adamsen
Vagabond
July 2011

Baywatch
Michele Bigley
Kia Ora
July 2011

Santa Monica on the Move
Jim Byers
The Toronto Star
June 9, 2011

Beach Bliss
Laura Vincent
Sunday Star Times
June 5, 2011

Surfing with Alison Pugh in Santa Monica (VIDEO)
Alison Pugh
TVNZ
June 2, 2011

California Body Shop
Mónica Isabel Pérez
Travel + Leisure Mexico
June 2011

Santa Monica Style
John Borger
Mindfood
June 2011

Annabelle White visits LA markets (VIDEO)
Annabelle White
TVNZ
May 19, 2011

Annabelle White checks out Los Angeles Food Spots (VIDEO)
Annabelle White
TVNZ
May 18, 2011

California Lifestle - Ganz Lassig Zur Beach - Figur
Gunnar Ebmeyer
Fit for Fun
May 16, 2011

Annabelle White checks out the beef at Muscle Beach (VIDEO)
Annabelle White
TVNZ
May 11, 2011

City and Tourism Leaders Rub Shoulders
Ann K. Williams
The LookOut News
May 11, 2011

Santa Monica and Venice Beach Gay Guide
Andrew Collins
About.com
May 2011

Day Trip: Santa Monica
LaRené Grisom
Westways
May 2011

Ask Frank Barrett
Frank Barrett
Mail on Sunday
May 1, 2011

Hooked
Alex Finer
The Northern Echo
April 20, 2011

Jewel at the west end of Route 66
Beth Wood
Sign On San Diego
April 24, 2011

Santa Monica has everything you might want from Southern California
Kyle Wagner
Denver Post
April 23, 2011

Los Angeles
Henry Biggs
Lusso
April 2011

L.A. Biz Seen
Los Angeles Business Journal
March 28-April 3, 2011

Best Seafood In Los Angeles
Christine Kirk
CBS Los Angeles
March 28, 2011

Beach Vacation Destinations Adventure Travelers Will Love
Lois Friedland
About.com
March 2011

Travel Journalist and Her Pampered Pooch Find the Pet-Friendliest Places
Maggie Espinosa
Luxury Travel Magazine
March 2011

Phone apps for exploring California
Los Angeles Times
March 21, 2011

L.A. Marathon equals big money for city, region
Ashley Archibald
Santa Monica Daily Press
March 18, 2011

Santa Monica’s Most Celebrated Beach City
Lookout Staff
The LookOut News
March 2, 2011

Santa Monica: California’s Most Celebrated Beach City
eGlobal Travel Media Australia/New Zealand
March 2, 2011

Santa Monica Celebrates Being in Top 10 Beach Cities in the World
Mirror Staff
Santa Monica Mirror
March 1, 2011

Santa Monica one of top 10 beach cities in the world
Kevin Herrera
Santa Monica Daily Press
March 1, 2011

Santa Monica: California's Most Celebrated Beach City Awards Season Doesn't End After the Oscars
CNBC
February 28, 2011

City Unveils New Santa Monica Slogan, Logo at Awards Event
Kurt Orzeck
Santa Monica Patch
February 28, 2011

Superb Santa Monica
Bruce Piper and Guy Dundas
Travel Daily
February 14, 2011

California Girls
e-Travel Blackboard
February 14, 2011

24 Hours in Santa Monica
Louise Southerden
Sydney Morning Herald
February 12, 2011

SM Businesses "Putting" Up Special Offers for Northern Trust Open
Kurt Orzeck
Santa Monica Patch
February 9, 2011

A Celeb's Santa Monica: Top Detox Spots
Andrew McUtche
ninemsn
December 22, 2010

Travel: California, the celebrity playground
Nick Bateman
GetReading.com
December 7th, 2010

CVBs, Social Media and You
Nikki Gloudeman
Smart Meetings
December 1, 2010

Earning Green By Going Green
Kevin Herrera
Santa Monica Daily Press
November 16, 2010

Holiday Travel in the U.S.A
That's It! Mommy
November 5, 2010

One perfect day in Santa Monica
Megan Singleton
Blogger At Large
November 2, 2010

Flying High in Santa Monica, California
Catherine Best
AAP
October 18, 2010

Day Trip - Santa Monica
Larene Grisom
Westways
November/December 2010

Al Capone's Pool can really put a spring in your step...
Western Morning News
Martin Hesp
September 25, 2010

6 Things You Must Do In.... Santa Monica
Gareth Huw Davies
The Mail On Sunday
September 5, 2010

Nothing comes close to the Golden Coast
Dawn Collinson
Echo Travel
August 31, 2010

Doing LA the Lauren Way
Jessica Barrett
Mail on Sunday
August 15, 2010

Heavenly Highs
Henry Budd
MX Escape
August 10, 2010

Spend a Day in Santa Monica
Heather Turk
Sunseeker
July-August 2010

Take It Easy
Jan Masters
Marie Claire International Edition
July 1, 2010

5 Cool Rooftop Bars Around Santa Monica
Megan Singleton
Blogger at Large
June 22, 2010

Get set for some film-set chic
Sarah Barrell
The Independent on Sunday
June 19, 2010

My Search for Raymond Chandler's Big Sleepsville
Steve Turner
The Mail on Sunday
June 5, 2010

Fire up the Segway...I'm off to Ferrari Drive
Frank Barrett
The Mail on Sunday
June 5, 2010

California Dreaming
Angharad Williams
Women's Way
May 24, 2010

Tourism Supports Santa Monica
Katherine Peach
Santa Monica Mirror
May 21, 2010

Where's Tom?
Brandon Wise
Santa Monica Daily Press
May 12, 2010

Number of S.M. Tourists Up, Spending Down
Jonathan Friedman
The LookOut News
May 10, 2010

Tourism on the rebound after rough '09
Kevin Herrera
Santa Monica Daily Press
May 8, 2010

Santa Monica Hosts Travel and Tourism Summit in Support of National Tourism Week
Forbes.com
May 7, 2010

California Triathlon (VIDEO)
Kristy Brown
SkyTravel.com
May 5, 2010

California Tourism, Sun and Ski (VIDEO)
Jennifer Piper
Travel Daily
April 18, 2010

California Screamin'
Michael McKenzie
The Scottish Sun
April 17, 2010

Get on the Road! Where to Take Your Bike Now
Kristy Meudell
Sunset Magazine
April 1, 2010

Life's a Beach
Karen Yosten
Victorville Daily Press
March 30, 2010

A Soaked and Silly California Road Tip
Sam Lyster
The Times Online
March 25, 2010

Mini Vacation Wednesday: Santa Monica
The Good Stuff Guide
March 24, 2010

Los Angeles: The South Bay Bicycle Path
Sophie Campbell
The Daily Telegraph
March 22, 2010

Jammin in LA
Judith Evans
The Standard Examiner
March 21, 2010

You Rise, They Shine: Breakfast on Montana Avenue
Laurel House
LAist
March 15, 2010

Santa Monica: LA's Best Side
Carolyn Sackariason
Aspen Times
March 14, 2010

Santa Monica Offers Many Travel Options
Tracy Baim
Windy City Times
March 10, 2010

10 Great Eco-bars
Jessica Knoblauch
Mother Nature Network
February 23, 2010

A Little Overview of Santa Monica (VIDEO)
Megan Singleton
Blogger At Large
February 15, 2010

We're All Headed for Santa Monica
Sarah Robertson
Star Magazine
December 2009

Go Santa Monica
Via Magazine
December 01, 2009

California
Stephen Wynne
Successful Meetings
November 1, 2009

Entree Magazine
Entree Magazine

AFM A Market With a Crop of Fresh Producers
Anne Stallone & David Katz
Santa Monica Daily Press
November 04, 2009

MEETING PACKAGE: New Package Allows Groups to Experience Santa Monica Sun, Sea, Savings
Successful Meetings
October 26, 2009

Entree Magazine
Entree Magazine
November/December Issue

A Hip Kind of Heaven
Gary Singh
Mabuhay Magazine
October, 2009

Outdoor Adventure
Jeff Heilman
Meetings California
October 10, 2009

CVBs Work Hard to Create Community Awareness
Herb Sparrow
The Group Travel Leader
October 12, 2009

10 Gems in the Golden State
Matt Villano
Alaska Airlines Magazine
October 1, 2009

LA for everyone: Santa Monica (VIDEO)
"Getaway"
Nine Network Australia
September 3, 2009

A New Wave
Carolyn Blackburn
Meetings West
August 1, 2009

A Weekend Away- Pasadena by the Sea
Candice Merrill
Pasadena Now
July 29, 2009

LA Story
Ali Donaldson
July 29, 2009
Silver Magazine

Perry's Beach Butler Brilliance
Merilee Kern
The Luxe List
July 15, 2009

Viceroy Santa Monica Hotel Offers Playtime for Parents and Progeny
Merilee Kern
The Luxe List
July 15, 2009

Locanda del Lago Restaurant Offers Inimitable Italian Fare
Merilee Kern
The Luxe List
July 15, 2009

Old is New at Santa Monica Waterfront
Matt Villano
San Francisco Chronicle
May 24, 2009

SmarterTravel Announces Top Five Affordable Summer Getaways
PR Newswire
May 14, 2009

Top Five Bargain Destinations for Summer 2009
Christine Sarkis
USA Today
May 14, 2009

Embassy Hotel Apartments- Santa Monica
Mike Gerrard
Pacific Coast Highway Travel
May 2009

Cities Dangle Savings on Lodging, Attractions
Tom Parsons
The Arizona Republic
May 10, 2009

Santa Monica's Top 25 Free Attractions
Scottish Daily Express
May 2, 2009

Santa Monica On Sale: Free Third Night at Hotels with the “Sun, Sea, Save” Promotion
Mary Winston Nicklin
The Informed Traveler
April 21, 2009

Santa Monica's Top Free Attractions
Scottish Daily Express
May 2, 2009

10 Romantic Beach Towns
Carol West
Holidays for Couples
January 4, 2009

Daily Travel & Deal Blog: 24 Santa Monia Hotels Offer 3rd Night Free
Los Angeles Times

The Women Who Help Shape Santa Monica
Santa Monica Mirror

America is so Cheap I Bought a Ferrari (...well almost)
The Mail
March 15, 2009

The West is the Best
Smart Meetings
February 2009

Making Waves at the Beach
Kevin Herrera
Santa Monica Daily Press
March 13, 2009

California Dreaming
Perfect Wedding
Sarah Bromley
February 2009 -- By day, enjoy California's quintessential beach town Santa Monica, with its 3.5 miles of stunning sandy beaches that serve as the perfect backdrop for the sun-kissed California lifestyle.

Santa Monica: Welcome to the Playground
Anthea Gerrie
The Jewish Chronicle
January 22, 2009

The New Way to Fly to L.A.
Sunday Times Travel
January 11, 2009

Sea Santa Monica
You & Your Wedding
November/December 2008

Luxury Getaways
En Route
Mary Gostelow
November 2008 - Viceroy Santa Monica

L.A.’s Place to Stay
Carolyn Burns Bass
Press-Enterprise
April 20, 2008 — From sunrise to sunset and even afterward, Santa Monica is an idyllic fun zone.

Santa Monica is California Dreamy!
Women’s World
February 18, 2008 — Experience the best of Southern California culture in this sunny, sophisticated beach town!

L.A.’s Front Porch
Jenny Hontz
Sunset Magazine
August 2007 — “Taking a walk along Santa Monica’s retro, ritzy Ocean Avenue, where city meets sand.”

Trendy Santa Monica tops list for ‘hip’ California
Cary Ordway
CaliforniaWeekend.com
July 2007 — If you’re looking for cool factor on your next California getaway, it would be hard to beat Santa Monica, a playground for L.A.

A Day In Santa Monica
Jessica Gelt
Los Angeles Times
June 3, 2007 — Montana Avenue strikes an improbable balance between village-like neighborliness and international elegance.

California – Sea, Sunshine and Shopping
Bella Magazine UK
January 16, 2007 — Join the beautiful people on a holiday in Santa Monica.


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