Stay informated about the 405 freeway closure and plan your weekend travel accordingly. Join us beachside where you can stay and play like a local and avoid a traffic headache.

405 Freeway Closure -
Stay Local & Play Local!

What better time to Stay and Play Local than during 405 freeway delays and closures? Enjoy alternative ways to explore Santa Monica including self-guided bike tours, special 405-inspired offers and discounts and sample itineraries for things to do in town, minus the 405.

For up-to-date information regarding 405 freeway closures and detours, please visit www.metro.net/projects/I-405. Find FAQs for Santa Monica residents and businesses at www.smgov.net/405. For alternative directions from Santa Monica and bus schedules, click here.

45 Things to walk, bike or bus to in Santa Monica

Find 45 entertaining and engaging local activities that you can walk, bike or bus to in Santa Monica! For additional things to do throughout the LA area, visit www.405things.com.

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Grab a Bike! - Self-Guided Tours through santa monica

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Sample Itineraries while in town, minus the 405

Be a Family:

Kids sure have a lot of energy and Santa Monica is the perfect place for them to use it all! Read More

Be a Celebrity:

Spend the day in the lap of luxury, just like the celebrities do. Whether they come to visit or they live up the street, many celebrities choose to spend time in Santa Monica for its ocean views, innovative cuisine and amazing shopping. Read More

Be a Local:

One of the best places to run into local residents, chefs and foodies is at one of Santa Monica’s four weekly farmer’s markets, where you can find amazing produce, flowers, cheeses, meats, fish and crafts. Read More

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