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Santa Monica Beach (CA 90401)
4.6★ · 2,050 Google ratings · Santa Monica, California
✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Walk
190 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 140 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
74°F
Tide
5 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
2.8 miles of shoreline
Water quality
Poor · 77% of 489 over the limit · 2025
Map of Santa Monica Beach (CA 90401)
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 9 visitors · 2017–2026
Time your visit for sunset photos
The pier lights and ocean views are particularly stunning at sunset and provide excellent photo opportunities.
Little shade reported
Visitors mention there is not much shade here.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2017–2026
Visit early morning or late afternoon
The beach gets very crowded during midday and peak hours, especially on weekends and holidays.
Plan parking strategically
Beachside lots cost $15 and fill quickly; consider parking downtown Santa Monica and walking to the beach instead.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
69°F · clear
Water
74°F
Waves
2.6 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
7 mph from the W
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 15:25 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:49 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:34 AM.
Practical
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📍 Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States
🌊 Water 190 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 140 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Santa Monica Beach?
190 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Santa Monica Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 140 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
