Welcome to Santa Monica
Beach Front Vibes
The quintessential Los Angeles city, Santa Monica is home to the neighborhoods of Sunset Park, Ocean Park, Wilshire Montana, North of Montana, and Rustic Canyon. The beachfront city is surrounded by Brentwood, the Pacific Palisades, and Venice Beach. Santa Monica usually enjoys cool breezes blowing in from the ocean, making the hot days of summer bearable while cutting down on the smog. The beachfront city is also home to some major companies like Miramax, Lionsgate, Hulu, and Universal Music Group as well as historic and famous spots like the Santa Monica Pier and the Third Street Promenade.
Additionally, the 90404-90411 zipcode reports lower than average crime rates, making the area ideal for families. With shopping, dining, and the pier just minutes away, this city feels more like a tight-knit community.
Parks and Rec
Santa Monica is home to numerous local parks that feature tennis, courts, basketball courts, and walking paths, but the Palisades Park and Tongva Park are the most well-known, featuring favorite walking areas for locals to view the ocean and public art, benches, picnic areas, playgrounds, gardens, and restrooms. The Santa Monica Stairs, located north of San Vicente are a popular spot for outdoor workouts.
Schools
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District offers world-class education:
- Edison Language Academy
- Franklin Elementary School
- Grant Elementary School
- John Muir Elementary School
- McKinley Elementary School
- Santa Monica Alternative School House
- Roosevelt Elementary School
- Will Rogers Learning Community
- John Adams Middle Schol
- Lincoln Middle School
- Olympic High School
- Malibu High School
- Santa Monica High School
Top-rated private schools in Santa Monica include:
- Calthorpe School
- Crossroads School
- Garden of Angels School
- Lighthouse Christian Academy
- Lighthouse Church School
- New Roads School
- Pacifica Christian High School
- PS1 Pluralistic School
- St. Anne Elementary
- Saint Monica Catholic Elementary School
- Saint Monica Catholic High School
- Santa Monica Montessori School
- Waldorf Early Childhood Center
Restaurants
With so much hustle and bustle going on in Santa Monica, there’s no shortage of dining options available. Head into the neighborhoods to find gems like Rustic Canyon and Cassia, or find your way to a table by the promenade after a day of shopping with popular places like The Misfit and The Lobster. There’s no shortage of food spots and no bad choices.
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