Golden beaches and a sultry Pacific
Ocean coastline, urban walkways and sandy terrain, gourmet cuisine and
world-class dining, and first-rate couture and upscale boutiques. Santa
Monica has all of the corporate amenities your clients require, from
spacious meeting rooms to European-style nooks, Los Angeles
International Airport (LAX) access, city transporters, and
state-of-the-art technology with first-class accommodations. What makes
Santa Monica unique? Itÿs the quintessential urban beach community.
Where else can your conference attendees be on the cutting edge of
corporate trends while sinking their toes into the warm shoreline sand
and soaking in our local culture?
Itÿs easy to see why Santa Monica is considered the first choice for
a Southern California beach vacation. This seaside city blends the
charm and appeal of a coastal getaway with an unforgettable beach and
the sophistication of an urban center?a magnetic combination.
Known
for its healthy lifestyle, Santa Monica is situated in a compact,
walkable 8.3 square miles. This environment- and pedestrian-friendly
city also boasts one of the most respected public transportation
systems in the nation, making the entire city easily accessible and
convenient, even without a vehicle. Additionally, the city's
world-famous beach and bike trail offer a vast assortment of outdoor
recreation and activities.
Santa
Monica is the perfect base for vacationers and business travelers
seeking easy access to metropolitan Los Angeles and the rest of this
destination-rich region. Located only eight miles north of Los Angeles
International Airport (LAX), the city is a short drive from downtown
Los Angeles and less than an hour from virtually every major visitor
destination in Southern California. After a day of sightseeing, Santa
Monica is a tranquil, easygoing haven where you can get to everything
good in the city without even getting back in the car.
The
beach setting is the number-one reason many people visit Santa Monica
and the city's world-class restaurants and first-rate shops also draw
thousands of families, couples, celebrities, international travelers
and first-time vacationers each year. Nearly 400 dining options and
hundreds of retail shops contribute to an immensely satisfying
destination for travelers.
