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Colors of Santa Monica - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
One of the main distinctive features of the city of Santa Monica is a welcoming and easy atmosphere. The resort is heavily visited by tourists from all over the world. Local residents treat foreign guests rather amiably and welcomingly. Many foreign visitors of the destination note a rather active way of life of local folks. City streets are always filled with local residents absorbed in their business and always hustling somewhere under any weather conditions and at any time of day and night. The scenic city of Santa Monica features its own architectural style being a contrast of charming architectural traditions of foregone centuries and contemporary style.
Santa Monica, a small beachfront city, offers its guests plenty of marvelous restaurants and cozy cafes which are scattered all over the city and located in every shopping center. In the … 
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The most touristic and much visited destination of the resort city of Santa Monica is the Promenade accumulating a major part of entertainment establishments, stores, restaurants and bars. … Open
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Based on the number of interesting festivals, the city of California does in no way lag behind its neighbor – Los Angeles. Every tourist can find an event to their liking. For example, music lovers will be happy to visit Santa Monica in August, when the picturesque Gandara Park is filled with the sounds of jazz and blues – the wine festival Jazz on the Lawn is to blame. Local and visiting musicians do not get tired of pleasing the audience, who can enjoy other activities such as a gastronomic program, or some outdoor recreation. All of this happens in a family-friendly atmosphere, which everyone would agree is a great addition to a splendid pastime. Attending the festival is also completely free of charge.
Shopping addicts and night entertainment enthusiasts should pay a visit to the pier area as the Promenade accumulates the brightest and the most remarkable entertainment establishments of … Open
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The end of June in Santa Monica is a great time to visit Main Street, because at this time you can hear beautiful live music every day. Genres varying from jazz to country rock are rendered. The festival is called Main Street Summer SOULstice. At the end of June, another interesting event takes place – Pier 360 Ocean Sports & Beach Festival. It includes a variety of events: live music, dance shows, beach parties, themed tours (diving, surfing), and the opening of food courts. All of these happen, as can be deduced from the name of the festival, on the most famous sights of the city (Santa Monica Pier and Santa Monica State Beach).
1. Tourists planning to visit local stores, boutiques and shopping centers should have handy carrying bags. Every shop and store of the city packs goods in environmentally safe paper begs … Open
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Santa Monica and surroundings
Reference information
Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Santa Monica
♥ Our Lady of Mount Lebanon–St. Peter Cathedral, Los Angeles, 12 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Proto-Cathedral of St. Mary, Van Nuys, 16.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Co-Cathedral of St. Anne, North Hollywood, 18 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Former Cathedral of St. Vibiana, Los Angeles, 22.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Los Angeles, 23 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Mission San Fernando Rey de España, Los Angeles, 28.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathedral of St. Gregory the Illuminator, Glendale, 28.7 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all castles
Survived castles around Santa Monica
♥ Castle 'Battery of Santa Ana' Almería, 65.4 km from the center. On the map
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Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Santa Monica. Learn the best periods to visit Santa Monica to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Santa Monica.
