Santa Monica is a coastal city in Los Angeles County, California. It is located on Santa Monica Bay and is surrounded by various communities on five sides. Santa Monica attracts over 7 million visitors because it is a well-known beach city and is close to other Los Angeles places to visit. Santa Monica Beach has 280 days of sunlight on average each year and some of the most spectacular sunsets on the West Coast.

Santa Monica is also a walkable and bike-friendly town, making it simple to move about and enjoy the city's plethora of shops, restaurants, landmarks such as the Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica festivals, and more. Santa Monica's beaches attract a diverse range of people, and on any given day, you can expect to find families playing in the sand next to mats set out for a yoga fitness class. Also, don't be shocked if you spot celebrities out and about shopping or grabbing a cup of coffee at one of the local establishments. Don't forget to include Santa Monica on your list of things to do in Los Angeles.