Santa Monica is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It is situated along Santa Monica Bay on California's South Coast. As of the 2020 census, Santa Monica had a population of 93,076. Santa Monica is a popular resort town, owing to its climate, beaches, and hospitality industry. It has a diverse economy, hosting headquarters of companies such as Hulu, Activision Blizzard, Universal Music Group, Game Show Network, Starz Entertainment, Lionsgate Studios, Illumination, Snap Inc., and The Recording Academy.
Pacific
Santa Monica
Los Angeles County, CA
Population
92,168
Walk Score
95 · Walker's Paradise
Median rent
$2,227
Median home value
$1,654,800
Spanish encampment
1769
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Bay Street Beach Historic District · listed 2019
- Weaver, Henry, House · listed 1989
Notable landmarks
- Charmont Apartments · listed 1996
- Club Casa Del Mar · listed 2000
- Horatio West Court · listed 1977
- Milbank, Isaac, House · listed 2023
- Parkhurst Building · listed 1978
- Santa Monica Civic Auditorium · listed 2024
- Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome · listed 1987
- Sovereign Hotel · listed 1997
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