Sights from Santa Monica

Summer 2020 is winding to a close. And we haven’t been able to make a trip to the seaside this time. 😭The reason: you know all too well —...
Santa Monica Beach
Santa Monica Beach, California.

Summer 2020 is winding to a close. And we haven’t been able to make a trip to the seaside this time. 😭The reason: you know all too well — Covid19!! Our governor has been having a hard time trying to discourage people from crowding on beaches and making the pandemic’s effect on the state even worse. So we thought we’d do our part by not planning that annual trip to the coast. However, before fall is officially here, let me take you on a virtual trip to the seaside — this time to the famous Santa Monica Beach.

Santa Monica Beach is a wide sandy beach west of the City of Los Angeles. And it is over 2 miles in length. 

This beach and its Pier are extremely popular spots on the California coast. In the summer, the area can get jampacked! See how busy it gets in the spring and you can imagine what it would be like in summer.

Santa Monica Pier, CA
Santa Monica Pier — the entrance.
Santa Monica Pier and Pacific Park

Despite the crowds, it is a place to see — for the energy and fun, and for the joy of just spending some time by the Pacific Ocean. After you’ve walked through the hustle of the boardwalk, tried some rides and picked up some food, I’ll tell you where to go if you want a quieter spot.  😉


Santa Monica Pier

This historic pier dates back to the early 1900s. You’ll find an amusement park, music and food here. (I even saw a Trump-look alike playing the guitar on the boardwalk. Lucky me? 😉 Actually, is a was man ‘dressed like the president.’ 🙂 )

Santa Monica Beach & Pier, CA

The quieter side of the beach

The part of the beach that seemed to have lesser crowds was Santa Monica – North Beach. This is the part of the beach that lies north of the Boardwalk and calls for a bit of a walk from where all the action is. However, there’s a parking lot near there if you want to avoid walking in the sun.

Santa Monica Beach, California

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26 Comments on this post.
  • Jackie
    22 September 2020 at 5:30 am
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    I love California and been there many times. We’ve driven by Santa Monica but I am sad that we never took the time to actually visit there.

    • dNambiar
      22 September 2020 at 11:31 am
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      Next time, Jackie. 😉

      Thank you for stopping by. 🙂

  • Rahul Bhatia
    22 September 2020 at 10:08 pm
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    The deep blue is so soothing to the eyes! Hope we are able to travel soon, Divya!

    • dNambiar
      27 September 2020 at 8:36 am
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      I miss the colours and the sounds of the sea. It feels like it’s been ages! 🙂
      I think it’s going to be a while. 🙁 Tlll then let’s just go through the pictures and travel accounts and relive those trips. 🙂

      Thank you for coming this way, Mr. Bhatia.
      Stay healthy. 🙂

  • ashok
    23 September 2020 at 9:22 am
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    Lovely place

    • dNambiar
      27 September 2020 at 8:37 am
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      A very lively one, too.

      Thank you for your visit, Ashok. 🙂

  • Tanza Erlambang
    23 September 2020 at 12:45 pm
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    must be fun to visit the place …love the beach…blue water.

    Have a wonderful day

    • dNambiar
      27 September 2020 at 8:37 am
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      It is fun. It’s quite a landmark on the CA coast, too.

      Thank you, Tanza. You too. 🙂

  • iris Flavia
    23 September 2020 at 11:45 pm
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    I so miss the ocean, thank you so much for sharing this! Beautiful!

    • dNambiar
      27 September 2020 at 8:38 am
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      Don’t we?!
      You are so welcome, Iris. And thank you for stopping by. <3

  • Eileen
    24 September 2020 at 3:36 am
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    Hello,

    Looks like a beautiful place to visit, great series of photos.
    Have a great day!

    • dNambiar
      27 September 2020 at 8:39 am
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      Thank you, Eileen.
      You too! 🙂

  • Bernhard
    24 September 2020 at 7:52 am
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    nice

    • dNambiar
      27 September 2020 at 8:39 am
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      🙂
      Thank you. And welcome here, Bernhard.

  • Photo Cache
    25 September 2020 at 3:57 pm
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    You know this is one place that I really want to visit someday, although my travel buddies including the hubby don’t see the reason why 🙂

    Worth a Thousand Words

    • dNambiar
      27 September 2020 at 8:46 am
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      Having heard quite a bit about it, I just wanted to see it — at least once. 🙂 Now, CHECK✅!
      I hope you’ll get to have a few glimpses of it too, soon. 🙂

  • Aditya Mohanty
    28 September 2020 at 8:45 am
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    Lovely 😍😍..

    • dNambiar
      28 September 2020 at 1:20 pm
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      Hi Aditya.
      🙂

  • Lovely
    29 September 2020 at 6:47 pm
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  • She Who Sees: A mural from Santa Monica | Tipsy from the TRIP
    4 October 2020 at 7:35 pm
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    […] behind this work is said to be Kristel Lerman. I found this mural when we were driving back Santa Monica Beach to the Venice area from Santa Monica. If you’d like to see She who Sees – the mural, I […]

  • rupam { xhobdo }
    19 October 2020 at 9:58 pm
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    Amazing pics

    • dNambiar
      22 October 2020 at 12:12 am
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      Thank you, Rupam. 🙂

  • magiceye
    20 October 2020 at 5:42 pm
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    Lovely captures of the vibrant colourful ambiance.

    • dNambiar
      22 October 2020 at 12:13 am
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      It is a very vibrant place. Thank you, Magiceye. 🙂

  • umashankar
    6 November 2020 at 7:53 pm
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    I liked the two figures enjoying their relative isolation against the waves on the sand.

    • dNambiar
      9 November 2020 at 1:35 pm
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      🙂

      Hi USP,
      Thank you so much. I hope you are well. 🙂

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