Is Santa Monica Beach safe for families?

Yes, Santa Monica is a great place for families! It has a huge, fun beach, vibrant downtown areas, and plenty of kid-friendly activities. You'll be able to lounge on the beach, visit the famous Santa Monica Pier, bike along the beach, stroll 3rd Street Promenade, and play at many children's museums and parks.



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Santa Monica is a city, filled with shops, cafes, restaurants, bars, and lots of people all about (think Brighton on a sunny day). Malibu is a laid back, locals only, small town - not much to see except to take pictures at the Pier and watch surfers - enjoy the 27 miles of Malibu coastline on your drive up to SB.

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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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SANTA MONICA, Calif. — The vast majority of California beaches are safe for swimming, according to the new 2022-2023 Heal the Bay Beach Report Card released Wednesday. Ninety-five percent of California beaches received a grade of A or B during the summer of 2022.

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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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