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Geography of Santa Monica State Beach

Geography of Santa Monica State Beach: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.

🌙 70°F now🕔 8:36 PM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July, August, September and October

Geography of Santa Monica State Beach

Latitude34.0089
Longitude-118.4973
HemisphereNorthern

Area Code 310 is 1 mi to the north-east, Santa Monica is 1 mi to the north-east, ZIP Code 90291 is 2 mi to the south-east and Venice is 2 mi to the south-east.

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Coordinates: 34°0′32″N 118°29′50.3″W (34.0089, -118.4973)

Quick facts about Santa Monica State Beach

TypeBeach
CityLos Angeles
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates34°0′32″N 118°29′50.3″W (34.0089, -118.4973)
Known forthe pier and beach bike path
Local time8:36 PM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsApril, May, June, July, August, September and October
ClimateMediterranean

Summary

Santa Monica State Beach is a beach in Los Angeles. Santa Monica State Beach is a beach known for the pier and beach bike path.

Right now it is 70°F (21°C) in Santa Monica State Beach with clear. It feels like 74°F. Today runs from 65°F to 81°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Santa Monica State Beach is April, May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 79°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 47°F.

The closest major airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), about 7 mi away. Nearby highlights include Hollywood Sign, Disneyland Resort, Channel Islands National Park and Coronado Beach.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 81°F is in line with the 79°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Santa Monica State Beach today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Climate in Santa Monica State Beach month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January66°47°1,9 in★★★★
February65°50°5,7 in★★★☆☆
March67°52°1,8 in★★★★
April68°53°0,8 in★★★★★
May69°57°0,1 in★★★★★
June72°61°0,2 in★★★★★
July77°64°0,0 in★★★★★
August79°64°0,7 in★★★★★
September78°64°0,7 in★★★★★
October75°58°0,6 in★★★★★
November70°52°2,7 in★★★★
December67°50°3,6 in★★★★

Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Santa Monica State Beach?

Santa Monica State Beach is a beach in Los Angeles. Its coordinates are 34.0089, -118.4973. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Santa Monica State Beach right now?

It is currently 70°F (21°C) with clear. Humidity is 90% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Santa Monica State Beach?

April, May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Santa Monica State Beach, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Santa Monica State Beach in?

Santa Monica State Beach observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 8:36 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Santa Monica State Beach?

The closest airports are Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 7 mi away, San Diego International Airport (SAN), 116 mi away and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 237 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Santa Monica State Beach?

Popular options include Hollywood Sign, Disneyland Resort, Channel Islands National Park, Coronado Beach, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Joshua Tree National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (beaches) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 8:36 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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