Santa Monica, California

Welcome to Santa Monica, home of the famous Santa Monica Pier with its historic carousel and more recently added Pacific Park amusement park, the outdoor, pedestrian-oriented Third Street Promenade, the panoramic coastline and beach, beautiful parks, more than 400 restaurants, scores of art galleries, theaters and performance spaces, four distinct shopping districts and outstanding accommodations from economy to luxury. Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles county with an approx. population of 85,686.