Population:
84,084
Elevation:
101 feet above sea
level
Land Area:
8.3 square miles
Location:
Located in southern California
on the Pacific Ocean, bordered on the north by Malibu and the south by Venice
Beach. Santa Monica is located 8 miles/13 km from Los Angles International
Airport, 13 miles/21 km to downtown Los Angeles
Time Zone:
Pacific Time Zone (when it’s
noon in Santa Monica, it’s 3pm in New York City and 2pm in Chicago). Santa
Monica observes Daylight Saving Time from April - October
Weather:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Average temp. (°F)
57.1
57.5
57.4
59.2
60.6
63.4
66.2
67.4
67.2
64.9
61.0
57.7
High temperature (°F)
64.2
64.0
63.0
64.5
64.8
67.3
70.2
71.7
71.8
70.6
67.9
65.2
Low temperature (°F)
49.9
50.9
51.8
53.7
56.4
59.4
62.1
63.0
62.5
59.2
54.1
50.2
Precipitation (in)
3.2
3.4
2.7
0.6
0.3
0.0
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.4
1.0
1.9
Climate:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Days with precipitation
6
5
5
3
1
0
0
0
1
2
3
5
Wind speed (mph)
5.2
6.0
6.7
7.4
7.1
7.0
6.8
6.6
6.2
5.6
5.2
5.0
Morning humidity (%)
76
78
80
80
81
82
82
82
83
81
79
77
Afternoon humidity (%)
53
54
55
51
55
56
54
53
54
54
53
52
Sunshine (%)
70
71
71
70
63
63
71
73
72
71
75
71
Local Seasons:
Summer is the busiest time of
the year as visitors from around the world come to enjoy all that southern
California has to offer. Santa Monica is privileged to experience ideal weather
and climate year round. With the humidity rarely over 55% and a gentle breeze
blowing from the nearby Pacific Ocean, the city offers its visitors plentiful
opportunities to enjoy a host of outdoor activities, including its world famous
beach
How to Get There:
By Air
Los Angeles International
Airport
1 World Way
Los Angeles, CA 90045
310-646-5252
The nearest airport serving
major commercial carriers is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), which is
only 8 miles south (13km) of Santa Monica. The airport is served by most of the
national and international airlines as well as a host of local, regional and
charter airlines.
Santa Monica Municipal Airport
3223 Donald Douglas Loop South
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-458-8591
The Santa Monica Municipal
Airport is a small airfield that accommodates private aircraft.
Ground Transportation:
All of the major car rental
companies as well as taxi, limousine, and shuttle bus service are available at
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Limited availability at Santa Monica
Municipal Airport.
By Car
Visitors can reach Santa Monica
by car from the north, south or east. Pacific Coast Highway (California 1), The
Santa Monica Freeway (Interstate 10), Historic Route 66 (Santa Monica Boulevard)
and Wilshire Boulevard run right through the city.
By Train
Amtrak
The nearest Amtrak station is
located at Union Station, Los Angeles, 800 N. Alameda Avenue. To reach Santa
Monica from the depot, visitors will find taxis at the stations. Buses operated
by the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) can bring
visitors to Santa Monica as well or they can arrange a shuttle in advance.
For additional information,
call:
800-872-7245
By Bus
Greyhound
800- 229-9424.
Greyhound offers bus
transportation to Los Angeles from most cities in the United States. If visitors
are arriving by bus, the Greyhound Bus Station is at 1716 E. 7th Street in
downtown Los Angeles. From the station, Greyhound offers one shuttle to Santa
Monica daily - it arrives at 10:30am (A return shuttle takes passengers back to
the Los Angeles station.)
How to Get Around:
Due to the multitude of things
to see and do both in and near the city, the best way to get around is by either
personal or rental car. For activities at the beach, walking is suggested.
National Holidays:
New Year's Day, Jan. 1
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
3rd Mon. in Jan.
President's Day, 3rd Mon. in
Feb.
Memorial Day, last Mon. in May
Independence Day, July 4
Labor Day, 1st Mon. in Sept.
Thanksgiving Day, 4th Thurs. in
Nov.
Christmas Eve and Christmas
Day, Dec. 24 and 25
New Year's Eve, Dec. 31
Santa Monica
