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.

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Santa Monica State Beach and Redondo Beach. Step out of the city life by going to Carpinteria State Beach and 26-Mile Bike Path. Get out of town with these interesting Santa Monica side-trips: Rancho Palos Verdes (Ocean Trails Reserve, Deane Dana Friendship Park and Nature Center, &more), Torrance (Torrance Art Museum, Western Museum of Flight, &more) and Gardena (Skyzone Indoor Trampoline Park & K1 Speed Torrance). There's still lots to do: explore the landscape on two wheels at South Bay Bicycle Trail, appreciate the extensive heritage of Ocean Avenue, see the interesting displays at The Wende Museum of the Cold War, and take a stroll through Montana Avenue.

For maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Santa Monica travel route planning tool.

If you are flying in from Cyprus, the closest major aiports are Los Angeles International Airport, John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport and Ontario International Airport. In July, daytime highs in Santa Monica are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to travel back home.