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Real-time travel info for Santa Monica State Beach on 2026.4.21

Today's weather: 14~19℃

Today's opening status: Open | Open: 06:30–19:30

Rating: 4.6/5 | 590 reviews | Free entry | 859 travelers interested

Location · Located on the western coast of LA, approximately 25km from Downtown LA Key Points · Santa Monica Pier: Amusement park, Ferris wheel, Route 66 endpoint · Santa Monica Beach: Wide and clean beach, famous for sunsets · Third Street Promenade: Shopping, dining, street performances · Palisades Park: Coastal cliff walks, Pacific Ocean views Transportation · Metro E Line (Expo Line): Connects Downtown LA ↔ Near Santa Monica Pier · Convenient to use Uber/rental cars (many paid parking options) Recommended Time · Arrive late afternoon → Beach walk → Sunset followed by pier night view Duration · Half-day to one day Tips · The beach can be windy → Bring a light jacket · The pier is crowded on weekends, weekdays are more relaxed