15 days in Santa Monica Itinerary

A famed resort town since the early 20th century, Santa Monica sits on the picturesque Santa Monica Bay, bordered on three sides by the city of Los Angeles.

Get some historical perspective at Ocean Avenue and Casa del Herrero. Get outdoors at Zuma Beach and Point Mugu State Park. Explore Santa Monica's surroundings by going to El Matador State Beach (in Malibu), Wayfarers Chapel (in Rancho Palos Verdes) and Torrance Beach (in Redondo Beach). There's still lots to do: get to know the fascinating history of The Historic La Arcada Courtyard, tour the pleasant surroundings at South Bay Bicycle Trail, buy something for everyone on your list at Santa Monica Place, and stroll around Palisades Park.

To find where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, read Santa Monica day trip planning website.

San Antonio to Santa Monica is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from San Antonio to Santa Monica, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from San Antonio in June, plan for colder days and slightly colder nights in Santa Monica: temperatures range from 73°F by day to 61°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.