A Guide to Santa Monica - California

If you are looking for the quint essential Southern California life style this is exactly where you'll find it. Santa Monica,  Not only is it blessed with near perfect weather, it has the most wonderful stretch of sandy beach and a laid back environment. As a general rule, the temperature is from 5 to 10 degrees cooler than it is inland. A typical spring day (Mid-April) is sunny, pleasant and about 68 °F (20 °C). In the summer, which stretches basically from May to late October, temperatures can reach to the mid-80's at the beach. September is the warmest month of the year in Santa Monica, with an average of 73 °F . Ideal starting point for trips up north along the Pacific Coast Highway and a excellent place to stay to explore Los Angeles. Ultimate Honeymoon experience. Cycle the 26 mile beach-bike-path (rent a bike from your hotel or Perry's Beach cafe'. Have a go at Surf & paddle board lessons. THE PIER;  California's oldest pleasure pier, with restaurants, dining & entertainment, enjoy the word-famous ferris wheel. End of Route 66   you will see a sign on the pier that say "The end of 3945 km of route 66" One block back from the beach is Main Street where you will find world famous designer  & department stores. 90 art galleries and museums to enjoy. Local tours to do in and around Santa Monica, like the Star Line tours, to Hollywood. Beverley Hills, Universal & Anaheim.  Or discovery wine tasting tours of Malibu. Dining is a wonderful experience, seafood and Lobster to enjoy. Many places to stay from 3 star Doubletree suites to 5 star Loews Sanat Monica Beach Hotel, and many more. Let me tailor make a holiday to suite you. SPECIAL OFFER;  Book a holiday to Santa Monica/California  and recieve complimentary airport lounge passes.