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

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.

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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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