One of the main reasons Santa Monica residents love where they live is because the nearly perfect year-round weather makes it easy to spend a lot of time outside. Many locals spend the majority of their day outside, whether they're working out at Muscle Beach, meandering down the Third Street Promenade, or hiking some of…
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Santa Monica is a foodie's paradise. This beachy city is home to hundreds of different restaurants, ranging from sushi and sandwiches to Thai food, pizza, tacos, and a wide variety of vegan and vegetarian options. But Santa Monica also has a handful of specialty shops and markets that are definitely worth checking out. Santa…
If you've decided to move to Santa Monica and are still looking for an apartment to rent, you've probably looked at one-bedroom apartments and studio apartments and wondered which one would work for you. Both options are perfect for busy professionals living on their own, who want a comfortable living space but don't need a…
6 Easy Apartment Balcony & Terrace Ideas If you're lucky enough to score an apartment in LA with a patio, balcony, or outdoor terrace, you've probably been thinking of all the ways to maximize this space. It can be refreshing and relaxing to have a little slice of the outdoors in your big city…
Moving day can be quite the production, and unless you’re bribing friends and family with beer and pizza to help you move, you’ll need to hire a moving company. The moving company you choose will depend on how far you are moving, how much help you need, and how much you’re willing to spend. …
There’s a lot to consider when starting the hunt for the perfect apartment to rent in Santa Monica. There are a lot of great options to choose from, and you have to factor in where you want to be, how much you can spend, and the type of floor plan that will best suit your…
All major cities have a walk score that analyzes how easy it is for residents to get around the city on foot or by bike. The scale ranks each city on a scale of 1 to 100, with 100 being the most walkable. Santa Monica's Walk Score is 83, meaning it's easy for locals and…
Santa Monica College is a public community college in Santa Monica, California. It started in 1929 as a junior college and registered 30,000 students. The college offers over 90 areas of study. Students who attend college here can transfer to various universities for a four-year course. These include universities like California State University and the…
People who live in Santa Monica are fortunate in that they don't have to travel out of town when planning a date night since Santa Monica has so many eating establishments with soft lighting, candle-lit terraces, and most important of all, freshly prepared locally sourced food and fine wines. And although there are many more,…
While some people prefer spending New Year’s Eve at home with family, most would instead usher in the New Year in a different city or at festivals. There are plenty of fun ways to end your year and ring in the New Year. Santa Monica, CA, is one of the best travel destinations for NYE…