Within Santa Monica, visitors will find walkable neighbourhoods, nostalgia, beach culture, street art, water sports, art galleries, free events, family-focused activities. For travelers aiming to discover the greater Southern California region, Santa Monica serves as a convenient hub for broader exploration to other hot spots such as Universal Studios, Rodeo Drive and even Disneyland. And if you want to explore greater Los Angeles, simply hop on the Metro Expo line and you can get from Downtown Santa Monica to Downtown Los Angeles in under an hour. Best of all, when the day’s done, you’re back at the beach.