Santa Monica Beach
Santa Monica Beach
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Glynda D
69 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
I'm sad to say that the beautiful city of Santa Monica, including the once beautiful beaches, has gone the way of other cities in Cali. The sidewalks are crowded with homeless, and the stench of urine and feces is almost unbearable. I witnessed one man in broad daylight urinating on the sidewalk and another throw a rental scooter at a store window. I was very disappointed because I used to love visiting Santa Monica.
Written 25 February 2020
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Brian S
New York35 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
3 hours of sunbathing and swimming in the safe waters booked through VB Tours Boa Vista. Prized to be the third best beach in the world, golden powder sands welcome you to unwind listening to the waves gently lapping the shore. The clear waters are safe to swim in where you see shoals of all coloured species of fish. There is a small beach bar where you can sample local caught fish or local stews as well as cold drinks. A no stress area of the island
Written 17 February 2020
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nippurdelagash
Rosario, Argentina23 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
Santa MĂłnica beach is the cherry on the cake of Santa MĂłnica, city of Los Angeles. Wide, clean, family friendly, vast enough yo walk by the seaside several miles, admiring all the surrounding beauty. And, when tired, just walk back to Santa MĂłnica city yo take a rest at any of the good coffee shops downtown has.
Written 8 January 2020
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Alan B
Coalville, UK27 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
One of the best beaches in the world with a great cafe serving drinks & food.
Just hope the big chain hotels building and buying up land don't spoil it. As it is untouched not spoilt at the moment. But looks like hotel chains are coming.
Just hope the big chain hotels building and buying up land don't spoil it. As it is untouched not spoilt at the moment. But looks like hotel chains are coming.
Written 8 April 2023
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Christ F
Wuppertal, Germany67 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Ideal beach for swimming, relaxing, spending time in the sun...But it is difficult to get there without a guided tour or a really good car. The roads are not paved and full of stones, so be careful. Now a new hotel is built right at the beach and the construction site is not attractive.
Written 15 February 2020
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tinaNtravel
San Jose, CA2,121 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
We went to the beach on a cool morning and so only a few people were on the beach at that time. The beach is very wide. We saw several sellers with little wagons with beach toys, towels, beach mats, etc for sale. (So if you forget or didn't pack any of these items - you may be able to get them from one of the beach sellers.) There are also restrooms on the beach and a walkway and some benches.
Written 23 May 2023
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Joan
Nijmegen, The Netherlands124 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Excursion done with Boa vista Carefy👍🌞. Here we had a break where we could eat and drink. The food and drinks are cheap, look delicious and taste good. Swimming and snorkeling is possible here, the terrace is covered. Friendly service, there is also a small shop.
Written 18 November 2023
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chibbs02
Leicester, UK18 contributions
Mar 2020
This beach was spotless and really pristine, the views were amazing. It was totally breathtaking. The weather and views were just pure bliss. I highly recommend a visit to Cape Verde. It's pure paradise. The waves can be a bit too much however the views are well worth it.
Written 20 September 2020
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MSF Creative Media
Orlando, FL205 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
I used to live in Santa Monica, California a few years back.
I highly recommend the Santa Monica beach. It is, by far, one of the most vibrant, beautiful, and exciting beach areas that I have visited - And I have seen many.
From the pier to the boardwalk and beyond, Santa Monica is full of things to do, see, and explore.
If you have not had the opportunity to visit before, add Santa Monica Beach to your Must See List!
I highly recommend the Santa Monica beach. It is, by far, one of the most vibrant, beautiful, and exciting beach areas that I have visited - And I have seen many.
From the pier to the boardwalk and beyond, Santa Monica is full of things to do, see, and explore.
If you have not had the opportunity to visit before, add Santa Monica Beach to your Must See List!
Written 28 July 2024
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StevenBerlin
Chino Hills, CA716 contributions
June 2024 • Friends
Santa Monica Beach pretty much has everything from the long pier to the nice sand and water to the 3rd Street Promenade. A great day in great weather.
I love walking along the water edge, but I usually don't swim in the ocean. Most people go in, and it's gets crowded. Make sure to get there early. Parking can be difficult.
I love walking along the water edge, but I usually don't swim in the ocean. Most people go in, and it's gets crowded. Make sure to get there early. Parking can be difficult.
Written 26 June 2024
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Quel est le moyen pour se rendre à cette place ? Y a t il un hôtel proche de cet endroit ? Merci pour vos réponses 🙏🏻
Written 16 June 2019
Il faut y aller en pick up ou en quad mais ça vaut la peine, 18 Km de sable blanc bordé d'un océan turquoise . On y est allés en pick up avec chauffeur . L'hôtel le plus proche est le Riu Touareg .
Bon séjour à Boa Vista
Written 17 June 2019
Hvilket hotell anbefales om man vil bo nær strand der det er minst vind
Written 22 September 2018
Olivija Ĺ
Brajkovici, Croatia
Kakvo je vrijeme u sjecnju i veljaci
Temperature mora i zraka?
Hvala puno
Written 18 August 2018
The temperature doesn't vary much from month to month although January is the coldest month at about 23 degrees. In July it can be 28 degrees. Cape Verde is always windy so in January it feels a bit colder than 23. The sea is always pretty chilly and even more so in January. Swimming pools also feel a bit colder in January because the air temperature is cooler. This is why January is one of the least popular months to visit the islands. I hope this helps.
Written 18 August 2018
Siete andati da soli o con un’escursione organizzata? Si può fare snorkeling o è pericoloso per le onde alte? Grazie
Written 9 August 2018
Siamo andati con Pier Scaramelli, organizza i tour a prezzi onesti e fa lavorare i ragazzi del posto.
Le onde sono alte, almeno a maggio. Non è adatto a fare snorkeling.
Written 11 August 2018
Ksea-Jones
Riverbank, California
i am confused?Alot of folks from U.K. seem to enjoy it for the most part....but is it in so cal.U.S.A ?Or are the pipers pipping piddly against one another as in "same name game?"
Written 25 March 2018
Hi The santa monica beach we visited is in Boa Vista Cape Verde, it is absolutley beautiful and unspoilt. I think its usually in the top 25 beaches in the world.
Written 26 March 2018
danderson555
Grapevine, Texas
Hi, danderson555. What would you like to know about this attraction? Why no swimming?
Written 1 March 2018
Red flag up all the 10 days we were there. Rough sea and strong undertow. Last year friend of mine was swimming then caught by a wave and threw against some rocks. He was airlifted back to the uk. Primitive medical facilities in Cape Verde.
Written 2 March 2018
Thought it was Santa Monica California, because there is a Santa Monica State Beach there also.
Written 28 February 2018
Yes, the beach is separated in parking sections, Santa Monica State beach is near the pier, Venice Beach is South towards Marina Del Rey.
Dock Weiler Beach is North of the Pier towards Malibu and further north past Malibu is another state beach and campgrounds.
Further South towards El Segundo, Huntington Beach, San Onofre, Carlsbad, and Encinitas also have camping opportunities.
Best biking path is Santa Monica, I think least crowded options are Oceanside - Del Mar, CA.
Written 25 March 2018
It says Santa Monica State Beach..so I thought it was the Santa Monica State Beach in Santa Monica California
Written 28 February 2018
No it’s not, it’s in Cape Verde. It’s in Boa Vista, if you go there you should definitely make a trip to this beach.
Written 28 February 2018
Santa Monica beach - Boa Vista - is beautiful but the water is very rough and with strong undercurrents Most of the time it is inadvisable to swim in the sea.
Written 4 April 2018
You can go only by car or scooter etc.
Written 24 November 2017
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