Santa Monica State Beach Map
Interactive map of Santa Monica State Beach with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.
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 61°F (16°C) in Santa Monica State Beach with overcast. It feels like 61°F. Today runs from 61°F to 72°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - 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 80°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 slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 72°F is 3.2°F below the 75°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Santa Monica State Beach today at 9.6/10. 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.
Map of Santa Monica State Beach
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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
| Type | Beach |
|---|---|
| City | Los Angeles |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 34°0′32″N 118°29′50.3″W (34.0089, -118.4973) |
| Known for | the pier and beach bike path |
| Local time | 2:20 PM (UTC-07:00) |
| Best months | April, May, June, July, August, September and October |
| Climate | Mediterranean |
Getting to Santa Monica State Beach
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) · 7 mi
- San Diego International Airport (SAN) · 116 mi
- Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) · 237 mi
- Palm Springs · 113 mi · roughly 2.6 h driving
- San Diego · 118 mi · roughly 2.7 h driving
- Las Vegas · 241 mi · roughly 5.6 h driving
Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.
Airports near Santa Monica State Beach
Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 7 mi | Los Angeles |
| San Diego International Airport | SAN | 116 mi | San Diego |
| Harry Reid International Airport | LAS | 237 mi | Las Vegas |
Things to do in Santa Monica State Beach
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Santa Monica State Beach.
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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 61°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 84% and wind is 6 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 2:20 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (beaches) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, 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 October 28, 2026 at 2:20 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
