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Santa Monica, Venice and Malibu
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Getty Villa Malibu
Art in an astounding Greek-style villa.
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Muscle Beach
Wall-to-wall bodybuilders.
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Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
Kids love the tide pool here.
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Third Street Promenade
Mix and mingle with local shoppers.
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Venice Boardwalk
Bikes and blades under the California sun.
Map of Santa Monica, Venice and Malibu
The desirable, varied communities of Santa Monica, Venice, and Malibu curve along L.A.'s coastline. These high-rent areas hug Santa Monica Bay in an arc, from the ultracasual, ultrarich Malibu to the bohemian-seedy mix of Venice. What they have in common, however, is cleaner air, mild temperatures, often horrific traffic, and an emphasis on the beach-focused lifestyle that many people consider the hallmark of southern California.
At a Glance
SIGHTS
- Adamson House and Malibu Lagoon Museum
- Bergamot Station
- California Heritage Museum
- Dan Blocker State Beach
- Getty Villa Malibu
- Las Tunas State Beach
- Leo Carrillo State Beach
- Malibu Lagoon State Beach
- Malibu Lagoon State Beach/Surfrider Beach
- Malibu Pier
- Marina del Rey
- Muscle Beach
- Nicholas Canyon County Beach
- Pacific Park
- Palisades Park
- Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach
- Santa Monica Boulevard
- Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
- Santa Monica Pier
- Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
- Santa Monica State Beach
- Third Street Promenade
- Topanga State Beach
- Venice Boardwalk
- Venice City Beach
- Westward Beach-Point Dume
- Will Rogers State Beach
- Will Rogers State Historic Park
- Zuma Beach Park
RESTAURANTS
HOTELS
ENTERTAINMENT
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