The city of Santa Monica, California is one of the country’s most famous beach cities. Located west of Beverly Hills, Santa Monica lies in the prime location for any beach lover. With warm sunshine, three miles of popular beaches, and exciting downtown, and a friendly atmosphere, it is no wonder so many people are happy to call Santa Monica home. Real estate attracts a younger, upcoming crowd, especially young professionals. Family life is also welcome in Santa Monica. A thriving, iconic community, convenient public transport system, and close proximity to downtown Los Angeles and the Los Angeles airport make Santa Monica an absolute top-notch destination for home-buying.

Shopping opportunities are endless in Santa Monica. The beaches each have their own casual shopping boutiques, but the main center of shopping is divided into eight distinct districts, each one easy accessible by public transportation. In the hundreds of stores, world-class shopping from trendy designer fashions to art, bookstores, skate and surf shops, and much, much more is available.

Aside from shopping, residents of the city have many options for entertainment, from soaking up the sun to an eclectic mix of nightlife activities. The beaches are perfect locations for swimming, sunbathing, surfing, skating, volleyball, and jogging. The Santa Monica Pier is a unique attraction, with a beachside carnival catering to both children and adults, which offers a ferris wheel, theaters, bumper cars, and arcade, and various roller coasters. Seven major recreational parks are scattered around Santa Monica, offering swimming pools, tennis courts, lawn bowling, and much more. Residents can partake in Santa Monica’s superb nightlife opportunities. The city holds almost fifty bars ranging from gothic castle-style to English pubs, a sensational club scene, and both small and large music venues showcasing both local and famous acts. The city also stays alive throughout the year with various special events, including a wide variety of musical and theatrical performances.

Family life is encouraged in Santa Monica, as it has one of the finest school districts in the entire Los Angeles area. The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District contains fourteen top-notch public schools in the area. Three private schools are available, from the college preparatory to the art and science-oriented. Santa Monica has its own community college, as well as three nearby colleges and universities, including UCLA, USC, and the Art Institute of California, Los Angeles.