USA Santa Monica Beach
The beach is located along Pacific Coast Highway in Santa Monica. It is 3.5 miles long and has parks, picnic areas, playgrounds, restrooms, as well as manned lifeguard stations, the original Muscle Beach, bike rentals, concessions, a few hotels, a bike path, and wooden pathways
Photography Tips
The Santa Monica beach area is very colorful and full of street photography. A travel lens is fine.
Travel Information
There is parking at the beach the Pier has the most - it is still crowded on a busy day.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Lots of people
Best Timing
Sunset in summer or fall
Sunrise & Sunset
06:31 - 16:48
| current local time: 16:53
Photo Themes
Beach
pier
water
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