Santa Monica
Pacific Coast beachside
Santa Monica is a coastal city in Los Angeles County, California, known for its beach, pier, and temperate climate.
It sits on Santa Monica Bay and functions as an affluent, self-contained community within the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area: We spent the afternoon on the Santa Monica pier.
The city is associated with beach culture, outdoor fitness, and tech startups.
Rotating vertical amusement ride
- carouselRevolving platform with seats
- arcadeArched passageway or gaming hall
- amusementPleased entertainment state
- roller coasterTrack with dramatic plunges
fishing · sunset · boardwalk · seafood · street performers · Route 66 · wooden planks · ocean views
Town's central thoroughfare
- Ocean AvenueWaterfront street designation
- PalisadesNamed geological or residential area
- VeniceLagoon city, northeastern Italy
- BrentwoodAffluent westside neighborhood
Malibu · Pacific Palisades · downtown · boutiques · cafes · farmers market · mid-century · bungalows
Fine rock particles
- surfWaves near shore
- wavesTraveling energy disturbances
- shorelineLand-water boundary
- sunbathingDeliberate exposure to rays
lifeguard · tide · volleyball · swimming · palms · coastline · umbrellas · towels
Leisure time away
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
- travelersPeople on trips
- attractionsThings that draw interest
- getawaySwift departure or retreat
visitors · hotels · resorts · tourists · weekend trip · scenic · photography · landmarks
Overall state of health
- yogaMind-body exercise discipline
- fitnessGood physical shape
- outdoorOutside, not indoors
- cyclingRiding on two wheels
jogging · health-conscious · organic · vegan · farmers market · beach culture · laid-back · affluent
ferris wheel
Rotating vertical amusement ride
- carouselRevolving platform with seats
- arcadeArched passageway or gaming hall
- amusementPleased entertainment state
roller coaster · fishing · sunset · boardwalk · seafood · street performers · Route 66 · wooden planks · ocean views · anglers
Main Street
Town's central thoroughfare
- Ocean AvenueWaterfront street designation
- PalisadesNamed geological or residential area
- VeniceLagoon city, northeastern Italy
Brentwood · Malibu · Pacific Palisades · downtown · boutiques · cafes · farmers market · mid-century · bungalows · tree-lined
sand
Fine rock particles
sunbathing · lifeguard · tide · volleyball · swimming · palms · coastline · umbrellas · towels · sunscreen
vacation
Leisure time away
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
- travelersPeople on trips
- attractionsThings that draw interest
getaway · visitors · hotels · resorts · tourists · weekend trip · scenic · photography · landmarks · excursions
wellness
Overall state of health
cycling · jogging · health-conscious · organic · vegan · farmers market · beach culture · laid-back · affluent · trendy
- Beach AreasWaikiki, South Beach, Copacabana, Bondi, Malibu
- Beach TownsMalibu, Waikiki, Copacabana, Myrtle Beach, South Beach
- Los AngelesHollywood, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Venice Beach, LAX
- Route 66Chicago, Flagstaff, Amarillo, Gallup, Kingman
- Saint PlacesSan Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, San Juan
- Westside LAVenice, Brentwood, Westwood, Pacific Palisades, Century City
Santa MonicaRiverside
Place name by water
San Bernardino · Palmdale · Lancaster · Bakersfield · Victorville
Santa MonicaDowntown Los Angeles
Major city's central business district
Santa MonicaDeath Valley
Below-sea-level California desert
Palm Springs · Barstow · Mojave Desert · Phoenix · Yuma