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Day Trips from Los Angeles to Santa Monica

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Trade LA's downtown skyscrapers for the breezy lifestyle of Santa Monica, the coastal city that essentially defines the Southern California dream. Most guided day trips include the walkable downtown core and the blufftop views of Palisades Park, with plenty of time to shop the upscale boutiques or wander the local farmers markets. You can also opt to rent a bike for a ride down the Marvin Braude Beach Trail toward Venice Beach—and with transport back to LA already handled, there's no need to worry about the 405 traffic.