Santa Monica CA Real Estate

The city of Santa Monica is located in the western Los Angeles County of California. It is surrounded by the city of Los Angeles on three sides. The city got its name from Saint Monica of Hippo because the Spaniards first came to the area on her feast day. Today Santa Monica is a popular resort town and an equally popular tourist destination. You will find a variety of Santa Monica real estate choices available as you explore the area.

Santa Monica CA is characterized by great cultural resources and attractions. The Santa Monica Hippodrome is a National Historic Landmark located on the Santa Monica Pier. This pier itself is a hundred year old landmark with amusement park, a carousel from the 1920s, an aquarium, a trapeze school, a pub, and restaurants. One will find a number of anglers at the end of the pier. The pier also has the La Monica Ballroom, which was once the largest ballroom in the United States. For several decades the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium was an important venue for major musical events. The auditorium had also hosted the Academy Awards in the 1960s. The city is also home to the Santa Monica Heritage Museum and the Santa Monica Museum of Art which is a part of the Bergamot Station, a city-owned art gallery.

Santa Monica has over 3.5 miles of well looked after California beach. On an average the city enjoys about 340 days of sunshine giving ample of reason for people to enjoy the outdoor recreational activities like cycling, beach volleyball or simply relax on the beach and get a tan. The Santa Monica Beach is a popular hangout where people come to enjoy its pristine surrounding. The beach offers great opportunity for Swimming, Surfing, Fishing, Volleyball and Biking. This could perhaps be the biggest draw for those seeking Santa Monica CA real estate.

Santa Monica offers a wide range of entertainment and recreational activities for all ages from beach volley ball, biking and surfing to art galleries, shopping, theatres and nightclubs. The streets of Santa Monica are lined with renowned designers, name brands and boutiques. Being centrally located the Los Angeles shopping such as the Melrose Avenue, Rodeo Drive and the Beverly Center are just at a walkable distance from the city. This lively city offers great entertainment options all through the day and at nighttime too. The streets are dotted with numerous bars, restaurants and clubs that offer exquisite cuisine, live music and eye-catching public. Take advantage of what this beautiful city has to offer and let a Santa Monica realtor guide you to the real estate property that is right for you.