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What's good in Santa Monica tonight?

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What's happening near Santa Monica

Food and drink specials, live events, recurring activities, and nearby business posts from the rolling Santa Monica feed.

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What it's like to live here

Read the neighbourhood like a local: daily errands, green space, housing, and the current pulse around Santa Monica.

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Daily errands280 nearby

Food, coffee, shopping and everyday stops mapped from local business data.

Walkable core271 close-by

Places within roughly a 15-minute walk of the neighbourhood centre.

Green space18 parks & trails

Parks, trails and outdoor stops nearby that shape the week-to-week feel.

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What Scout's hearing around the neighbourhood

Tongva Park The green space locals head to around here is Tongva Park.

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El Cholo Locals mention El Cholo as a neighbourhood favourite.

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American Childrens Theatre American Childrens Theatre is one of the spots locals tend to point newcomers to around here.

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Updated August 13, 2026

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The quick read

Is Santa Monica a good place to live?

Santa Monica has 128 places to eat, and 152 shops and services mapped within the neighbourhood. There are 41 homes currently for sale here. Use the guide below to judge the day-to-day fit for you.

What are homes like in Santa Monica?

There are 41 homes for sale in and around Santa Monica, priced from $575,000 to $3,500,000 (median about $1,525,000). See the Homes page for current listings.

What is Santa Monica known for?

Santa Monica is known locally for landmarks like American Childrens Theatre, its 128-strong food and drink scene.

What's happening in Santa Monica this week?

There are 30 events on this week in and around Santa Monica, from local listings — see the Events page for dates and details.

Who is Santa Monica best for?

Based on what's here, Santa Monica suits food lovers, shopping and errands.

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What is there to do in Santa Monica?

Santa Monica has 0 parks and green spaces, 128 places to eat, and landmarks like American Childrens Theatre. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.

Where should I park in Santa Monica?

Most of Santa Monica is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.

How do I get to Santa Monica?

Santa Monica sits in Los Angeles, California, reachable by car, by transit, or by the local trails for cyclists.

Can I see homes for sale in Santa Monica?

Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Santa Monica, and can connect you with a local agent.