{"id":11457,"date":"2016-02-11T22:44:37","date_gmt":"2016-02-11T22:44:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/?p=11457"},"modified":"2017-02-22T18:25:34","modified_gmt":"2017-02-22T18:25:34","slug":"reasons-visit-santa-monica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/11457\/reasons-visit-santa-monica\/","title":{"rendered":"Best New Reasons to Visit Santa Monica"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Southern California&#8217;s car culture may embrace the personal vehicle, but sun-kissed Santa Monica is different. This compact seaside community welcomes car-free visitors with a healthy\u00a0cycling community, robust public transportation options and pedestrian-only shopping streets. Here\u2019s our guide to new ways to have fun in the sun, no car needed.<\/p>\n<p><b>The Must-Do Experiences<\/b><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Above-Bike-Path-View-SMCVB-Santa-Monica-Images-Photographer-Joakim-Lloyd-Raboff.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-11471 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Above-Bike-Path-View-SMCVB-Santa-Monica-Images-Photographer-Joakim-Lloyd-Raboff-300x186.jpg\" alt=\"Above-Bike-Path-View-SMCVB-Santa-Monica-Images-Photographer-Joakim-Lloyd-Raboff\" width=\"300\" height=\"186\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-11471 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Above-Bike-Path-View-SMCVB-Santa-Monica-Images-Photographer-Joakim-Lloyd-Raboff-300x186.jpg\" alt=\"Above-Bike-Path-View-SMCVB-Santa-Monica-Images-Photographer-Joakim-Lloyd-Raboff\" width=\"300\" height=\"186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Above-Bike-Path-View-SMCVB-Santa-Monica-Images-Photographer-Joakim-Lloyd-Raboff-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Above-Bike-Path-View-SMCVB-Santa-Monica-Images-Photographer-Joakim-Lloyd-Raboff-40x25.jpg 40w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Above-Bike-Path-View-SMCVB-Santa-Monica-Images-Photographer-Joakim-Lloyd-Raboff.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Miles of designated bike paths, near-perfect weather and a new bike share program make Santa Monica ideal for a pedal-perfect getaway. Sign up for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.santamonicabikeshare.com\">Breeze Bike Share<\/a> and away you&#8217;ll go on a shiny cruiser in a festive shade of green. Cycle the <a href=\"http:\/\/beaches.lacounty.gov\/wps\/portal\/dbh\/!ut\/p\/b0\/04_Sj9CPykssy0xPLMnMz0vMAfGjzOJdDQwM3P3dgo0MvA0MDTyN_Ezc3B0DDYBs_YJsR0UAMgAeVA!!\/?1dmy&amp;page=dept.lac.dbh.home.beaches.detail.hidden&amp;urile=wcm%3Apath%3A\/dbh+content\/dbh+site\/home\/beaches\/bikepath1\">Marvin Braude Bike Trail<\/a>, aka The Strand and soak in 22 palm-fringed miles of coastal scenery.<\/p>\n<p>The beachside <a href=\"http:\/\/beachhouse.smgov.net\/about\/the-beach-house-story.aspx\">Annenberg Community Beach House<\/a> is a beautiful spot offering loads of recreational possibilities. In summer, enjoy a refreshing (and free) dip in the pool. Yoga classes, a kid\u2019s playground and a full menu of cultural offering are on the year-round schedule.<\/p>\n<p><b><br \/>\nSweet<\/b><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Blue-Star-Donuts-Group-Donut-Shot-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11461 alignleft lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Blue-Star-Donuts-Group-Donut-Shot-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Star Donuts - Group Donut Shot-2\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11461 alignleft lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Blue-Star-Donuts-Group-Donut-Shot-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Star Donuts - Group Donut Shot-2\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Blue-Star-Donuts-Group-Donut-Shot-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Blue-Star-Donuts-Group-Donut-Shot-2-37x25.jpg 37w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Blue-Star-Donuts-Group-Donut-Shot-2.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Leave your diet at home; two irresistible new gourmet doughnut shops are keeping Santa Monica\u2019s personal trainers working overtime, presenting the doughnut smackdown of a lifetime.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sidecardoughnuts.com\">Sidecar\u2019s<\/a> bevy of flavors are freshly fried and served temptingly warm. Devour a traditional butter &amp; salt or savor a sassy huckleberry glazed.<\/p>\n<p>Cross the border into neighboring Venice and head to hipster-haven Abbott Kinney Blvd. where you\u2019ll find <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bluestardonuts.com\">Blue Star<\/a>.\u00a0 Each cloudlike confection starts with brioche dough brimming with luxurious European-style butter and sustainable ingredients. Admire the edible jewel-box display before selecting a homespun flavor like buttermilk or a more avant-garde orange-scented mimosa, infused with a kick of zesty sparkling wine.<\/p>\n<p><b>Shop<\/b><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/carrots.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11474 alignright lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/carrots-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"carrots\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11474 alignright lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/carrots-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"carrots\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/carrots-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/carrots-37x25.jpg 37w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/carrots.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The <b>Third Street Promenade<\/b> offers an alfresco shopping experience in the heart of downtown. Stores are heavy on national chains. If you\u2019re looking for independently owned boutiques and forward-thinking design stores, head to hip <b>Main Street<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>If you prefer to shop for edible delights, there are numerous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smgov.net\/portals\/farmersmarket\/\">Farmers\u2019 Markets<\/a> overflowing with colorful produce. Each Wednesday, chefs from all over Los Angeles converge at the market on Arizona Avenue. 75 growers ensure a vast selection of ultra-fresh goodies from the fertile fields just a few hours from town.<\/p>\n<p>Families flock to the Sunday morning market on Main Street, with live music, face painting and a funky food truck scene.<\/p>\n<p><b>Drink<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/120912-FIG-323-1-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11463 alignleft lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/120912-FIG-323-1-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"120912 FIG 323 1-2\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11463 alignleft lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/120912-FIG-323-1-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"120912 FIG 323 1-2\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/120912-FIG-323-1-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/120912-FIG-323-1-2-37x25.jpg 37w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/120912-FIG-323-1-2.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a>If you\u2019ve got a passion for cheese, don\u2019t miss\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.figsantamonica.com\">Fig<\/a>. This casually elegant spot inside the\u00a0Fairmont Miramar Hotel\u00a0is where cheese connoisseur Eric Brezal spins dairy-infused magic. He curates a selection of several dozen world-class cheeses including stinky, blue-veined and goat\u2019s milk. He elevates the flavor profile by pairing each with the perfect accouterment (think pickled veggies or fresh fig conserve) and artisanal breads. Sit at the classic pewter bar and watch this master at work as you sip a glass of wine or a craft cocktail with mucho mojo.<\/p>\n<p><b>The Digs<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The LEED Gold certified <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shorehotel.com\">Shore Hotel<\/a> is a new addition to the coastline, offering luxurious eco-friendly accommodations with Pacific Ocean views.<\/p>\n<p><b>Get Here<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lawa.org\/FlyAway\/content.aspx?id=10451\">FlyAway<\/a> shuttle whisks you from LAX to Santa Monica in minutes for a mere $8. Once you\u2019ve arrived, getting around town is no problem, thanks to the <a href=\"http:\/\/bigbluebus.com\">Big Blue Bus<\/a>. It takes you all over the Westside and beyond for only $1.25. 2016 announced the opening of the highly anticipated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metro.net\">light rail<\/a>, linking Santa Monica to an even wider swath of the City of Angeles.<\/p>\n<p>For more information visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.SantaMonica.com\">www.SantaMonica.com<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.Discoverlosangeles.com\">www.Discoverlosangeles.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Photo \u00a0credits: Los Angeles Tourism &amp; Convention Board, Fig, Herringbone, Blue Star<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Southern California&#8217;s car culture may embrace the personal vehicle, but sun-kissed Santa Monica is different. This compact seaside community welcomes car-free visitors with a healthy\u00a0cycling community, robust public transportation options and pedestrian-only shopping streets. Here\u2019s our guide to new ways to have fun in the sun, no car needed. 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