3 days in Santa Monica Itinerary

A famed resort town since the early 20th century, Santa Monica sits on the picturesque Santa Monica Bay, bordered on three sides by the city of Los Angeles.

Let the collections at Annenberg Community Beach House and The Point Vicente Interpretive Center capture your imagination. We've included these beaches for you: El Matador State Beach and Zuma Beach. Step out of Santa Monica to go to Redondo Beach and see Redondo Beach, which is approximately 34 minutes away. The adventure continues: immerse yourself in nature at Santa Monica State Beach, take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, steep yourself in history at Greystone Mansion and Park, and examine the collection at The Wende Museum of the Cold War.

To see reviews, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Santa Monica day trip website .

Expect a daytime high around 71°F in May, and nighttime lows around 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.