Beach Houses in Santa Monica

Come away to the Southern California paradise city of Santa Monica, where lanky palm trees sway in the sea breeze and where wide boulevards, a delightfully retro beach front pier with a wonderful vintage Big wheel, a vast stretch of stunning Pacific beach front with the soothing roar of the ocean and LA´s major sights are right on your doorstep! With endless stretches of gorgeous white sand beaches, year round golden sunshine and world renowned surf breaks, Santa Monica has all the ingredients for a perfect Southern California getaway!

These contemporary beach houses are strategically located in and around Santa Monica close to the gorgeous, iconic Santa Monica State Beach and offer convenient access to all of the most popular tourist attractions in Los Angeles! Browse a lovely selection of breezy accommodation options with fully equipped, spacious, interiors, stylish decor and quick access to legendary local Pacific Ocean surf spots and fabulous local shopping and dining options. Some of the lovely, breezy beach house options are just 200 from the beach with all of the properties on offer under 2.7 km from the Pacific Ocean beach front. Many of the beach houses feature a pleasant garden or outdoor terrace. Find your perfect Santa Monica beach house getaway whether you are 2, 6, 8, 10 or even as many as 12 guests!

In Santa Monica you are a stone's throw from the hub of the LA dining scene with so many fabulous, upscale eateries to choose from! Montana Avenue is a popular thoroughfare for dining and shopping and you get over 150 storefronts and restaurants crammed side by side along the sidewalks. There are plenty of lovely outdoor cafes here for a lovely sidewalk lunch! Head west along Santa Monica Boulevard to West Hollywood where you will find yourself in one of the most vibrant and buzzing sections of street in LA bursting with fabulous upmarket bars and fashionable fine dining venues!

There is no shortage of fabulous retail opportunities to be found in and around Santa Monica! Head to Santa Monica´s Third Street Promenade where you will find a vibrant outdoor, palm lined, quintessential Southern California pedestrian mall that spans four blocks bustling with shops, restaurants, bars, cafes and street performers. If you love high end designer luxury you will find Beverly Hill´s fabled stretch of high end couture stores along Rodeo drive just 25 minutes north west of Santa Monica Pier. Head to Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood to browse a multitude of high end, bold style fashion stores that will not eat a Gucci sized hole in your wallet!

Set aside a few hours to stroll the length of Santa Monica Pier enjoying the salty sea breeze and stunning ocean views! This is a great place to do some people watching and catch live street musicians along the boardwalk! This iconic landmark with it´s Big wheel and rollercoaster places you in the heart of the action in Santa Monica with the incredible expanse of Santa Monica State Beach on either side. Enjoy the souvenir shops, the popular Playland Arcade, pay a visit to the aquarium and be sure to snap some photos at sunset when the Ferris Wheel lights up!

Fancy strolling about an incredibly luxurious reconstruction of an ancient Roman country home? Head to the Pacific Palisades oceanfront just north of Santa Monica where you can admire more than 44000 Roman, Greek and Etruscan antiquities inside the villa that also hosts world class exhibitions. The complex is nestled on a hill and offers fabulous views of the Pacific Ocean and intricate ornamental gardens to explore.

If you are in the mood for breathtaking mountain hikes amidst absolutely sublime wild landscapes you will find some of California's best state parks located within the Santa Monica mountains including the stunning Leo Carrillo and Malibu Creek State Parks located just a short drive north of Santa Monica perfect for a fabulous day trip! Explore a vast network of trails overlooking the Malibu coastline and visit cascading waterfalls such as the lovely Escondido Falls and Black Star Canyon Falls!

Keep walking south along Santa Monica State Beach from Santa Monica Pier for around 45 minutes and you will find yourself on the iconic Venice Beach boardwalk where you can catch plenty of biking, in-line skating, skateboarding and basketball action. Find a seat at a sidewalk cafe in the sunshine and relax as you watch the passing parade of a quintessential Californian beach scene! There are also plenty of unique stores and sidewalk vendors to browse along the way!

Head to Will Rogers Beach about 9 minutes north of Santa Monica, the starting point of a fantastic 35 km oceanfront bike trail that happens to be the longest beach front bike ride in the world! Enjoy stunning views of the Pacific, the seabreeze and the golden California sunshine as you cycle past some of Southern California´s most gorgeous towns and iconic attractions all the way to Torrance County Beach where the trail finishes.

If you are in the mood for a visit to a great local art museum, look no further than the Bergamot Arts Centre at Bergamot Station. Here you can enjoy a fabulously refurbished station complex featuring 8 acres of exciting contemporary art galleries plus design and architecture companies. You can browse both modern and classic art from around the world in the stylish exhibition spaces on site and stop at the trendy cafe for a bite to eat. This is a perfect option for a break from the beach!

No trip to Los Angeles would be complete without a visit to this iconic cultural centre! You will need a day to be able to explore and fully appreciate the iconic Getty Centre nestled high in the Santa Monica mountains overlooking LA and the Pacific Ocean. This stunning complex designed by renowned architect Richard Meier is just 15 minutes north of the heart of Santa Monica. The exhibition spaces house priceless collections featuring hundreds of exquisite paintings and photographs, as well as offering you 86 acres of exquisitely landscaped terraces and gardens to explore. Have a picnic or dine at the fabulous on-site cafes or restaurant!