Santa Monica

Santa Monica is a beachfront city in western Los Angeles County, California, United States. The city is named after the Christian saint, Monica. Situated on Santa Monica Bay, it is bordered on three sides by the city of Los Angeles – Pacific Palisades to the north, Brentwood on the northeast, Sawtelle on the east, Mar Vista on the southeast, and Venice on the south. The Census Bureau population for Santa Monica in 2010 was 89,736.

Partly because of its agreeable climate, Santa Monica had become a famed resort town by the early 20th century. The city has experienced a boom since the late 1980s through the revitalization of its downtown core, significant job growth and increased tourism. The Santa Monica Pier remains a popular and iconic destination.

Source: Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Monica,_California. Accessed on September 30, 2016.

Additional Resources

• More about Santa Monica (official Website): http://www.santamonica.com/
• Santa Monica Great Schools:
• Santa Monica School District: http://www.smmusd.org/
• Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce: http://smchamber.com/