Welcome to Santa Monica
A coastal city paired with vibrant living.
Santa Monica is home to picturesque beaches, upscale shopping, and fine dining. From its famous pier complete with amusement park attractions, to its clean streets, great weather, outdoor malls, and accessible oceanfront, makes it a destination known throughout the world.
This seaside city is named after Saint Monica, the mother of Saint Augustine, but the reason why remains undetermined. One telling says it was named by explorer Gaspar de Portolà, who camped there in 1769 and named it in honor of the feast day of Saint Monica. Another credits Father Juan Crespi, who claimed a pair of creeks known as the Kuruvunga Springs (technically located outside of Santa Monica’s border), were like the tears of Saint Monica, who, prior to her son’s conversion, wept nightly over his impiety.
The Neighbors
Young families, students, artists, and surfers make up the diverse Santa Monica crowd.
Santa Monica offers a unique style of culture along with the California pacific coastal appeal.
What to Expect
Sunsets on the boardwalk, outdoor dining, and weekend mornings at the beach.
Just like the movies, Santa Monica represents Southern California living and the reality does not disappoint. Oceanside activities and stunning panoramas are captured all around in this beach neighborhood.
The Lifestyle
Vibrant, cultured, and low-key luxe.
Located on a pristine stretch of the Pacific, Santa Monica represents beach-centric living with style. Welcoming to fitness enthusiasts, the locals revolve around the water.
Unexpected Appeal
World-renowned designers and endless retail.
Despite Santa Monica’s laid-back vibe, it takes its shopping seriously. Between the contemporary chains lining the Third Street Promenade and an upscale, open-air mall that houses Barney’s, Tiffany & Co., and Louis Vuitton, there is no shortage of options.
The Market
Expansive single-family homes and contemporary apartment complexes.
Santa Monica presents a diverse range of housing styles, all centrally located and boasting spectacular ocean access. Its residents occupy single-family homes along quaint, tree-lined streets, modern beachfront houses near the bustling boardwalk, and amenity-rich apartment buildings.
Its affluent residents also rent upscale apartments and there are plenty of hotels in the neighborhood for the tourists that flock here.
You'll Fall in Love With
Year-round great weather paired with idyllic views.
Los Angeles is generally known for its mild climate, but Santa Monica may well be the jewel in the city’s meteorological crown. It averages 310 days of sunshine per year, with cerulean skies and a pleasant, near-constant ocean breeze. Daytime temperatures are typically in the low 70s and rarely rise above 83 degrees.
