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.

Head to Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Placefor plenty of shopping. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Ocean Avenue and Santa Monica Public Library. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Santa Monica: Gardena (Skyzone Indoor Trampoline Park & K1 Speed Torrance), Torrance (Torrance Art Museum, Western Museum of Flight, &more) and Rancho Palos Verdes (Ocean Trails Reserve, Deane Dana Friendship Park and Nature Center, &more). There's still lots to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Santa Monica State Beach, stroll through Redondo Beach, explore the landscape on two wheels at South Bay Bicycle Trail, and take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier.

To see ratings, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, use the Santa Monica travel route planner.

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. July in Santa Monica sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to travel back home.