Place to visit
Santa Monica State Beach, United States: what it is and when to go
Santa Monica State Beach is a beach in Santa Monica, California, United States (Venice). Interests: Beaches. The best time to visit is June to September. In June there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 45. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Beach in Santa Monica, California, United States · Beaches
- Where
- United States
- Best time
- June to September.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 11 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 34.01049, -118.49987
What it is and where
Santa Monica State Beach is a beach in Santa Monica, California, United States (Venice). It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Venice, where this site lists 13 more places to see, 4.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 34.01049, -118.49987; the nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 11 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Beaches places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Santa Monica State Beach is June to September.
- JanBetter not9:58
- FebBetter not10:47
- MarBetter not11:45
- AprPossible12:51
- MayPossible13:46
- JunBest time14:15
- JulBest time14:03
- AugBest time13:16
- SepBest time12:12
- OctPossible11:08
- NovBetter not10:12
- DecBetter not9:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 45. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Pacific ParkAmusement park in Santa Monica, California, United States299 m
- Santa Monica Brew WorksBrewery2.7 km
- Will Rogers State BeachState beach on Santa Monica Bay, Los Angeles, California, United States3.8 km
- Venice Canal Historic DistrictHistory4.3 km
- Venice Beach, CaliforniaWhite sand beach in Venice, Los Angeles4.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: Beaches
- Coney Island: coastal neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Waimānalo Beach, Hawaii
- Maro Reef: shoal in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States
- Glass Beach: beach in northern California, USA
- Waipiʻo Valley: valley on Hawaii Island, Hawaii
- Baker Beach: beach on the peninsula of San Francisco, California, United States
Every United States place under Beaches, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Santa Monica State Beach?
It is a beach in Santa Monica, California, United States. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Santa Monica State Beach?
June to September. In June there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 45.
How do you get to Santa Monica State Beach?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 11 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Pacific Park, Santa Monica Brew Works, Will Rogers State Beach. The rest is in the United States guide.
Keep reading
- Venice13 places to see in and around Venice, United States: J. Paul Getty Museum, Santa Monica Bay, Museum of Tolerance. Best time: April to October.
- Beaches213 places for beaches in United States, from Coney Island to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: June to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight
- United StatesBefore travelling to United States: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed, but you do need an electronic authorisation, the ESTA, applied…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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