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Welcome to your trusted local resource for Santa Monica real estate and homes for sale. Santa Monica is a coastal beach town, and while it is often associated with Los Angeles, Santa Monica is its own town that boasts a large range of dining, shopping, and entertainment options.

Often a hotspot for tourism, the streets and beaches are buzzing. Home to famous destinations such as the Santa Monica Pier where you can enjoy an amusement park, aquarium, and more. Santa Monica is an ideal place to call home if you’re hoping to live a vacation-like lifestyle.

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More About Santa Monica

Santa Monica California is a small, independent city on the Westside of Los Angeles that borders the Pacific Ocean. Located on Santa Monica Bay, it is surrounded by the Los Angeles neighborhoods of Pacific Palisades to the northwest, Brentwood to the northeast, West Los Angeles to the east, Mar Vista to the southeast, & Venice to the south. As of 2022, the population of Santa Monica was 93,744 and covers a total area of 8.4 square miles.

The Santa Monica Pier is easily the most recognized spot for entertainment within the city and it’s easy to see why, from a roller coaster atop the pier, fishing, street performers, dining, shopping, and near limitless fun and events, the pier is easily a favorite for both locals and tourists. The fun doesn’t end there, while the sandy shores below provide a great place to enjoy a day soaking in the sunshine, building a sandcastle, or catching a wave, there is so much more to explore in the city than just the coast.

Main Street offers a handful of different shops, restaurants, and bars, whereas Downtown Santa Monica is home to many tech startups. Just to the north of Downtown, you can enjoy upscale shopping, from boutiques to name-brand stores, the outdoor mall along Montana Avenue provides ample shopping and entertainment options. It isn’t uncommon to stumble upon live music, creating a whimsical and relaxing ambiance as you stroll the streets under the palm trees.

What to Do in Santa Monica

  • Santa Monica is known for its wide beaches with stunning views of the Santa Monica Mountains to the northwest and Palos Verdes Peninsula to the southeast. On a clear day, you will even see Catalina Island. Some of the most popular beach activities for residents living in Santa Monica include biking, rollerblading, or skateboarding along the Marvin Braude beach bike path, beach volleyball, surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, picnicking, & just relaxing and getting some sun.
  • There are over 120 galleries, public art installations, & museums located in Santa Monica. Bergamot Station offers one of the largest concentrations of art on the Westside as it features more than 40 galleries situated in rehabbed warehouses on the former site of a historic trolley depot.
  • The most recognized landmark in Santa Monica is the Pacific Park amusement pier with its brightly lit Ferris wheel.
  • Some of the extremely popular hotels in Santa Monica are those located directly on the beach, including Shutters & Casa del Mar. And just ½ block from the sand, you will find Loews & JW Marriott.
  • The primary shopping areas in Santa Monica include 3rd St Promenade, Santa Monica PlaceDowntown Santa MonicaMontana Ave, & Main St.

Weather in Santa Monica

  • 281 days of sunshine
  • Jan Temp 50 to 64 F
  • Apr Temp 54 to 63 F
  • Jul Temp 62 to 69 F
  • Oct Temp 59 to 70 F
  • Annual Precipitation 13.23 inches

Popular Companies Near Santa Monica

The top 10 employers in Santa Monica as of 2019 include (in order starting with the largest first):

  1. Providence Saint John’s Health Center, UCLA Medical Center - Santa Monica
  2. City of Santa Monica, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
  3. Santa Monica College
  4. Snap Inc
  5. Activision
  6. Rand Corporation
  7. Hulu 
  8. Lionsgate Entertainment

Best Schools in Santa Monica

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is headquartered in Santa Monica and serves the coastal communities of Santa Monica and Malibu. Santa Monica is known for having great public & private schools.

Noteworthy Parks in Santa Monica

Santa Monica has a total of 32 public parks located throughout the city. They vary from Annenberg Community Beach House to Chess Park to family-friendly Douglas Park and so many more! The park system offers something for people of all ages.

Transportation Options in Santa Monica

  • Walking - Santa Monica is one of the most walkable cities in Los Angeles County, with an average walk score of 83! The most walkable Santa Monica neighborhoods are Ocean Park, Mid-City, and Downtown.
  • Biking – The bike score comes in at an incredible 88!
  • Transit – Public transportation options include light rail & bus. Santa Monica’s transit score is 60.

Historical Information About Santa Monica

  • The first home lots in Santa Monica were sold on July 15, 1875.
  • Santa Monica was first incorporated in 1886 and has been a well-known resort town since the early 20th Century.
  • The avenues are all named after western states & the streets are numbered.
  • The 3,000-seat Santa Monica Civic Auditorium was the host site of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science's annual Oscar awards from 1961 to 1968.
  • Santa Monica is part of Silicon Beach, and its tech & startup scene has thrived since 2007!

Santa Monica Homes for Sale

Santa Monica Real Estate

As with many major cities, Santa Monica is home to a large range of housing styles. Stunning Victorian and Craftsman homes can be found nestled off the coast, with many boasting views of the water.

Smaller apartment buildings, as well as larger and luxury condominiums, like the Sea Colony condos for sale, can also be found throughout the city in addition to single-family homes, many of which date back to the early 1900s and have since been renovated while keeping their original charm and character intact. 

Santa Monica Real Estate Agents Near You

In this competitive market, it’s important to stay on top of the newest listings & to alert us on anything you would like to see.  If you would like more information on any of these Santa Monica homes for sale, just request information on the listing details page of the property. We can provide you with information that’s not available to the public, including disclosures, past sales history, sales dates, prices of homes recently sold nearby, and more.

And, if you haven’t already, be sure to register for our website so that you can receive email alerts whenever new Santa Monica and Marina del Rey homes for sale come on the market.

J.D. Songstad of MrWestside Real Estate & RE/MAX Estate Properties has specialized in real estate in Santa Monica & the surrounding areas since 1999! Whether you have a home to sell or plan to purchase a home, we would be happy to assist. Call us today at 310-571-3441 or email us here.

    • J.D. Songstad, MrWestside
    • Santa Monica Real Estate Agent
    • (310) 571-3441

View Active Santa Monica Homes for Sale

Santa Monica Homes for Sale March 19, 2024
126
Listed
68
Avg. DOM
$1,672.33
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$2,349,000
Med. List Price
126 Properties
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5
Beds
4F13/411/2
Baths
3,176
Sq.Ft.
1929
Year Built
2
Days on Site
24369304
MLS
Open 3/19
309 20th St Santa Monica,  CA 90402
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,416
Sq.Ft.
1924
Year Built
2
Days on Site
24369803
MLS
1
Beds
1
Baths
50,000
Sq.Ft. Lot
2014
Year Built
2
Days on Site
24369851
MLS
2
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
1,710
Sq.Ft.
1982
Year Built
4
Days on Site
24369529
MLS
Open 3/19
2020 6th St #2 Santa Monica,  CA 90405
2
Beds
3
Baths
1,771
Sq.Ft.
1990
Year Built
5
Days on Site
24354527
MLS
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,138
Sq.Ft.
1952
Year Built
5
Days on Site
24360845
MLS
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,539
Sq.Ft.
1937
Year Built
5
Days on Site
24368237
MLS
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,856
Sq.Ft.
1971
Year Built
5
Days on Site
24368241
MLS
Open 3/19
133 Ocean Park Blvd Santa Monica,  CA 90405
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,263
Sq.Ft.
1905
Year Built
6
Days on Site
24367201
MLS
Open 3/19
2372 Dewey St Santa Monica,  CA 90405
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,654
Sq.Ft.
1954
Year Built
6
Days on Site
24368159
MLS
1
Beds
1
Baths
1,190
Sq.Ft.
1964
Year Built
7
Days on Site
24368515
MLS
5
Beds
6
Baths
4,700
Sq.Ft.
2017
Year Built
7
Days on Site
24368253
MLS

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