Santa Monica
Santa Monica homes for sale are located west of Los Angeles in an affluent beachfront community on the Santa Monica Bay. The high-quality lifestyle, beautiful beaches, vibrant economy, and fine shops, restaurants, and entertainment magnetize a mix of buyers – celebrities to executives, students and surfers – to choose real estate in Santa Monica.
Neighborhoods of illustrious multi-million dollar Santa Monica homes lie high in the bluffs and along the beach. Palisades Park on the bluffs overlooks the Pacific Ocean. From the park, the long steep series of Santa Monica Steps lead down through neighborhoods of gorgeous Southern California properties into the canyon and on to Ocean Avenue and attractive historic houses and beach homes.
Downtown is a pedestrian-only shopping district called the Third Street Promenade. The downtown Santa Monica real estate clusters around the Santa Monica Pier, known for its historic carousel, auditorium, and large ballroom – the site of broadcast New Year’s Eve events. A modernized shopping-entertainment complex includes the Santa Monica Place indoor mall. Other great shopping areas include the upscale Montana Avenue on the north side of the city and the eclectic Main Street on the south end. Housing over 40 galleries, Bergamot Station is a must-see destination.
Whether it is a stroll over to the Farmer’s Markets, a hike through the picturesque Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, surfing or jogging along the beach, something draws people out to experience the comfortable Mediterranean climate.
Santa Monica is home to 90,000 residents. The area was settled in the 1800s, incorporated in 1886, and became a famous resort town by the early 1900s. By the late 1980s, the historic community underwent a needed revitalization and has since attracted new employers, increased tourism, and new residents. It is bordered by Brentwood to the north, Pacific Palisades northwest, West Los Angeles to the northeast, Mar Vista to the east, and Venice on the southeast.
An outstanding school district and Santa Monica Junior College serve the community.
