Santa Monica State Beach
About
Santa Monica State Beach is a public ocean beach in Santa Monica, California, on city-managed land within the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. The beach sits right at the edge of town, about 0.1 mile from Santa Monica. Swimming is allowed, and lifeguards are on duty. Restrooms are available, and the beach offers accessible access. A fee is charged. Late summer and early fall are the warmest and driest stretch. Typical averages from the nearby Santa Monica Pier weather station show highs around 70°F and lows near 62°F in August and September, with almost no wet days. Ocean Front Walk starts about 0.3 mile away. Grand Canal Walk, Rustic Canyon Trail and the Bill Burke Marina Walk Promenade are all within about 3 miles.
Beach Details
Swimming
Allowed
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Fee
Fee charged
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Santa Monica State Beach
California
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Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Year-round. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–70°F and lows of 50–62°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Santa Monica Pier, CA weather station, 0.2 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan62° high50° low
- Feb62° high50° low
- Mar62° high52° low
- Apr63° high53° low
- May63° high56° low
- Jun66° high59° low
- Jul69° high62° low
- Aug70° high62° low
- Sep70° high61° low
- Oct68° high58° low
- Nov67° high54° low
- Dec63° high50° low
Where it is
- Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area · National Park Service
- Santa Monica State Beach · Public land
- Nearest town
- Santa Monica, California · 0.1 mi
- Managed by
- City Land
Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Ocean Front WalkHiking0.3 mi
- Grand Canal WalkHiking2.5 mi
- Rustic Canyon TrailHiking3.1 mi
- Bill Burke Marina Walk PromenadeHiking3.2 mi
- UclaRock climbing5 mi
- Tick RockRock climbing5.1 mi
- Main WallRock climbing5.1 mi
- Purple Pyramid, TheRock climbing6.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
