Does Santa Monica have a nice beach?

Located just west of Downtown Los Angeles, Santa Monica Beach is a prime example of the famed Southern California state beaches. With large expanses of beach, bike trails and many other things to do, Santa Monica Beach has everything you're looking for: Plenty of space–3.5 miles long. Soft, sandy shores for little feet.



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Yes, you can definitely swim at Santa Monica Beach as well as enjoy other water activities like surfing or paddle boarding. Even with 280 days of Santa Monica sunshine, the Pacific Ocean tends to be a little cold, so you may want to consider swimming during warmer months.

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With the iconic Santa Monica Pier as the backdrop, it's no wonder that Santa Monica Beach is world famous. The north part of the beach consists of soft sand and surf, nestled along the coastline. These wide stretches of sand offer perfect spots for tanning, playing in the waves, and building sand castles.

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In fact, 95 percent of Santa Monica Beach consistently receives an “A” grade or above for water quality on average. The best beach and water quality is 100 yards to the left and right of the Santa Monica Pier, thanks to the City of Santa Monica's significant investments in pollution reduction.

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