Santa Monica Beach Live Cam

Located just west of beautiful Downtown Los Angeles

What You're Watching

This camera provides a live view of Santa Monica Beach. The most photographed locations in the world Whether visiting for business or pleasure, you can easily get around Santa Monica on the Big Blue Bus or the Tide Shuttle and even fly in to Santa Monica Airport on your own private plane or get here quickly from LAX or other regional airports. The Santa Monica Convention and Visitors Bureau is here to help you make the most of your stay, whether for a.

Best Times to Watch

Time / PeriodWhat to expect
Early mornings 6–9am localQuietest — best light on water; surfers and fishermen active
Midday (11am–2pm) in seasonPeak beach activity; clearest water visibility in sunlight
SunsetGolden light — often most visually dramatic period
Storm / approaching weatherCheck wave size and conditions before visiting

Quick Facts

History & Context

The most photographed locations in the world Whether visiting for business or pleasure, you can easily get around Santa Monica on the Big Blue Bus or the Tide Shuttle and even fly in to Santa Monica Airport on your own private plane or get here quickly from LAX or other regional airports. The Santa Monica Convention and Visitors Bureau is here to help you make the most of your stay, whether for a day or a week. The Third Street Promenade was developed in the late 1980’s by the City of Santa Monica in an effort to revitalize the deteriorated downtown area and create a vibrant center for community life and retail activity. The Third Street Promenade opened on September 16, 1989. Not only has the Third Street Promenade been an economic boost to downtown businesses, its astounding success has made Santa Monica a major Southern California destination. Santa Monica State Beach is the City of Santa Monica’s biggest and greatest natural asset. Located between Will Rogers State Beach to the north and Venice Beach to the south, the 3.5 mile stretch of wide beach serves as the backdrop for the active, outdoor oriented Southern California lifestyle. This popular destination attracts thousands of local, regional and world-wide beach goers on a daily basis year round.

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