Santa Monica State Beach

Santa Monica Beach, located on the Pacific Coast Highway, stretches for 3.5 kilometers in length. On its territory there are parks, places for picnics, playgrounds, toilets, rescue stations, bicycle rental, a bicycle path, several hotels. Vacationers are engaged here in volleyball, surfing, as well as swimming.

Near Colorado Avenue is the historic Santa Monica Pier dating from 1909. A few steps south of the pier is the International Chess Park, where tables and chess are located, attracting a large number of players. Santa Monica Park hosts an annual festival, during which you can taste local dishes and drinks.

The Governor of California started his training on this beach. There are many sports grounds and wooden coverings designed for rollers, cyclists and runners.