Santa Monica California Map

About Santa Monica, California

Santa Monica is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 91,169. The population density is 4202.9 people per km². Santa Monica is located at 34.0195°N, 118.4912°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 90401.

Santa Monica rests where the Pacific Ocean breathes a cool, salty kiss upon the Southern California coast. It lies 2.7 miles north-west of Venice, CA (from Venice, CA: bearing 318°T), and is situated 8.9 miles west-north-west of Inglewood. The city’s character is a blend of sun-drenched, wide avenues leading to a vibrant, bustling pier, and quieter residential streets shaded by mature palms and pepper trees. A gentle slope defines much of the terrain, rising subtly from the sandy shoreline towards the urban heart, where the air often carries the distant murmur of traffic and the closer, constant rhythm of crashing waves. The light here, particularly as the day begins to fade, possesses a unique clarity, turning the ocean into a sheet of hammered copper and casting long, soft shadows across the landscape. The founding of Santa Monica was intrinsically linked to the land’s agricultural potential, a history that still echoes in the names of its streets and the enduring presence of citrus groves in some of its older neighborhoods. Today, its economy is a dynamic mix, fueled by tourism, technology, and a thriving creative industry, drawing a diverse population drawn to its laid-back yet energetic atmosphere. The iconic Santa Monica Pier, a landmark of amusement and observation, stands as a testament to the city's enduring appeal as a destination, a place where the practicalities of commerce meet the timeless allure of the sea.

About This Santa Monica Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Santa Monica, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.019454, -118.491191. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Santa Monica and Los Angeles County.

Detailed location data for Santa Monica includes the ZIP code (90401), telephone area code (310, 424), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment (Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Santa Monica is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.