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Current Local Time in Santa Monica State Beach

Current local time and time zone in Santa Monica State Beach, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌤️ 71°F now🕔 7:31 PM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July, August, September and October

Current local time in Santa Monica State Beach

7:31 PM
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
UTC offsetUTC-07:00
UTC now2:31 AM
Sunrise6:21 AM
Sunset7:31 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:21 AM
Sunset7:31 PM
Daylight13h 10m
Solar noon12:56 PM
Golden hour (am)6:21 AM - 7:21 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:31 PM - 7:31 PM
Blue hour (am)5:51 AM - 6:21 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:31 PM - 8:01 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 81%
Moonrise4:55 PM
Moonset1:55 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

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 time7:31 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 71°F (22°C) in Santa Monica State Beach with mainly clear. It feels like 76°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.

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

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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 71°F (22°C) with mainly 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 7:31 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.
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 7:31 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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