Take a Video Tour Through Santa Monica’s 8 Neighborhoods
Did you know that within Santa Monica’s 8.3 square miles are eight unique neighborhoods, each with their own personality and diverse offerings of things to eat, see and do? From an artsy boulevard to a chic street perfect for shopping, scroll below for insightful Santa Monica videos that highlight the “must visits” in each area, while in our beach city.
Downtown Santa Monica/Third Street Promenade
Just steps from the Santa Monica Pier, Downtown Santa Monica and the Third Street Promenade really are an entertainment hub for the city, thanks to the farmers markets, restaurants, boutiques, bars, and movie theaters that line the streets.
Main Street
Cafés, shops, sandy beaches, and ocean breezes add to a welcoming (and relaxing) neighborhood vibe along Main Street.
Mid-City
The centrally located Mid-City is the emerging home to a thriving arts scene and the Metro Expo Line, which opened in 2016.
Montana Avenue
Stretching for 10 blocks, Montana Avenue’s tree-lined shopping district is filled with popular eateries, juice bars, upscale boutiques, and a historic theater.
Ocean Park Blvd/Santa Monica Airport Area
Eclectic, diverse, funky, happening – Ocean Park Boulevard sits on the city’s southeastern border and is an up-and-coming destination for diners and shoppers in the know.
Pico Boulevard
Culture abounds on the lively Pico Boulevard— where a youthful spirit displays itself in the form of street art, international cuisine, a weekly farmers market, and the sands of Santa Monica State Beach.
Santa Monica Pier Area/Ocean Ave
The landmark Santa Monica Pier, soft, sandy beaches, miles of bike paths, and the sunlight-bathed eateries and hotels of Ocean Avenue add up to a quintessentially California scene that reveals itself as a delectable slice of West Coast nostalgia.
Wilshire Blvd
Stretching from Downtown Los Angeles to Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica, Wilshire Boulevard is lined with restaurants, superb shopping, and a trio of parks, including Palisades Park, a favorite for viewing oceanic vistas and classic beach sunsets.
