Santa Monica State Beach

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Santa Monica Beach is a traditional Southern California beach and one of the most recognized beaches in California, located not far from downtown Los Angeles. This famous beach is three and a half kilometers long and has fine, soft, and well-kept sand.

The beach, which is divided by the iconic Santa Monica Pier, is ideal for surfing, swimming, sunbathing, volleyball, and other sand and water sports. There are also numerous fantastic restaurants, pubs, and cafes along the seashore for you to visit.