31 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.

Shop till you drop at South Bay Bicycle Trail and Santa Monica Farmers Market. Get in touch with nature at Carpinteria State Beach and Santa Monica State Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from Santa Monica: Rancho Palos Verdes (Ocean Trails Reserve, Deane Dana Friendship Park and Nature Center, & more), Gardena (Skyzone Indoor Trampoline Park & K1 Speed Torrance) and Torrance (Torrance Art Museum, Western Museum of Flight, & more). There's lots more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Ocean Avenue, take in the exciting artwork at Annenberg Community Beach House, walk around Palisades Park, and see the interesting displays at The Wende Museum of the Cold War.

For ratings, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, use the Santa Monica visit planning app .

If you are flying in from Cyprus, the closest major airports are Los Angeles International Airport, John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport and Ontario International Airport. In July, daily temperatures in Santa Monica can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to travel back home.