Holiday homes & rentals in Santa Monica

From the national landmark of Santa Monica Pier to the actual beach featured in Baywatch, jump into the buzzing cultural scene in Santa Monica or recline on its beaches and watch the world go by. From trendy apartments to houses with private pools - its all available here.

Get artsy

Arts and culture fanatics will go nuts for Bergamot Station, a local gallery offering visitors the chance to experience artworks by artists working in the Santa Monica area, as well as a roster of community events running throughout the year. Open studios and artists talks let you get to the bottom of the arts community and learn about the technical and intellectual sides of their diverse crafts.

Family outings

Pacific Park on Santa Monica Pier offers rides, games, food, and seaside shopping. It is one of the best family entertainments in town. Santa Monica Aquarium, though, has over a hundred local species to see. Hands on exhibits keep children engaged in the wonders of the sea for hours on end, and the whole family can immerse themselves in the fascinating world of marine biology, learning whilst playing.

Santa Monica magic

Santa Monica Pier

Restaurants, retail establishments, and an amusement park await visitors to this leading recreational centre situated on a national historic landmark; the Pier. Learn about local history or snuggle up at the cinema at this centre for all things entertaining. There's enough to keep you coming back for days on end.

Santa Monica State Beach

This is the original Baywatch beach, so don your red swimsuit and get jogging. A California State Park, four miles of parks, playgrounds and beach bring together everything you might need for a fun day in the sun. Activities range from volleyball to paddle boarding and surfing. A hop skip and a jump south is the International Chess Park where you can pit your brain against other chess players' in stunning surroundings.

Palisades Park

Palm and eucalyptus trees shiver in the breeze on this breathtaking coastal stretch of park which runs for almost two miles down the coast. Play petanque or breathe in the scented rose garden while gazing at a bust of Arcadia Bandini situated in alignment with the setting sun at the winter solstice.

Muscle Beach

Santa Monica was one of the first places in the world to be hit with the fitness boom that has since reached the rest of the world. Predominantly gymnastics activities dominates the south side of the pier.

Angels Attic

A curious museum of antique doll houses, miniatures, toys and dolls is sponsored by the Angels for Autistic Children. Through four hundred years of doll collecting, we can trace the changing styles in architecture and interior design, fashions, and the growth of the toy industry.

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