Santa Monica Guide - California Self Catering Vacation Rentals - Villas, Condos & Holiday Homes For Rent
Santa Monica is the main beach town of Los Angeles serving up a unique blend of urban energy, beach town atmosphere and set on the doorstep of the Pacific Ocean setting. With a vibrant nightlife and fantastic shopping and al fresco dining along Third Street Promenad are some of the reasons why the National Geographic named santa Monica in the Top 10 Beach Cities in the World.
With hot summers and temperate winters, Santa Monica is an all year round destination and ideal for a twin centre holiday - perhaps spending some time in Las Vegas or going inland and exploring some of the beautiful lakes and mountains resorts such as Big Bear Lake and Lake Tahoe in Northern California.
| At a glance... | |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 40+ |
| Family beaches | ✔ |
| Watersports | ✔ |
| Pier with acquarium, rides | ✔ |
| Shopping | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Distance to beach | Beach resort |
| International airport | Los Angeles (12 miles) |
Featured vacation rentals
Santa Monica holiday homes
In addition to the luxurious hotels, there are many private vacation rentals in and around Santa Monica including beachfront villas and self catering condos - which offer superb value for money and give you the freedom to what you want, when you want. What better way to end the day than spend an evening having a BBQ in your villa rental looking on to the Pacific Ocean - home from home.
Being so close to Los Angeles, some of the must see attractions include...
| Top Attractions | |
|---|---|
| Santa Monica pier & Pacific Park | ✔ |
| Third Street Promenade | ✔ |
| Santa Monica Place | ✔ |
| Weekly farmers market | ✔ |
| Hollywood studios | ✔ |
| Coastal trail hiking | ✔ |
| Beverley Hills & Rodeo Drive shopping | ✔ |
Our view on Santa Monica
Santa Monica is a wonderful spot on the Californian coast and the closest beach to downtown Los Angeles. With one of the liveliest beaches in California, renting a villa or condo gives you the freedom and flexibility to get the most out of this year round vacation hot spot.
