Santa Monica California Community, Education & Attraction Information
Santa Monica Community
Imagine the bright skies covering dazzling waters being enjoyed with a view of the Los Angeles skyline from your own backyard. Santa Monica is a breathtaking beach community on the Pacific shore. Santa Monica has miles of pristine beaches that residents and visitors come to take advantage of. With gorgeous neighborhoods and waterfront properties, it’s not hard to see what makes Santa Monica properties for sale so coveted. Santa Monica represents high-caliber coastal living with fantastic vendors and a dynamic entertainment district. And with houses farther inland remaining only minutes away from the beach, you can find great Santa Monica homes for sale that meet assorted price ranges. Many vacation here in Santa Monica, but you can enjoy your dream home for life. Search the MLS now.
Santa Monica Education
Santa Monica is served by the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. The quality of the local schools adds to the value of the real estate and the quality of life in any community. The SMMUSD is committed to providing the best education for all students. Whatever your educational needs, you can fill them in Santa Monica. Look through our featured listings to see what’s available in one of our beautiful neighborhoods. When you know, more or less, where you want to be you can look into the schools in the area. It’s always good to have all the research available to you when you’re investing in real estate. In addition to excellent elementary through high schools, there are also many options for those wishing to attend an institution of higher education.
Santa Monica Attraction
Santa Monica is a haven for the avid shopper. There’s no place better to shop than the Third Street Promenade. You’ll find not only residents from Santa Monica, but from all over Los Angeles and the surrounding Counties. You’ll find major retailers here as well as unique shops, restaurants and theaters. There’s always something to see and do in at the Third Street Promenade. On any given day you’ll find performers of alls orts. From guitar players and singers to magicians and clowns. Shop til you drop or just use it as an entertaining way to spend a Saturday. Either way, the Third Street Promenade is a huge draw for residents and visitors alike.
Santa Monica Pier
The Santa Monica Pier is another must visit landmark in the city of Santa Monica. It’s a family friendly place that is prominently seen when driving along the coast with its Ferris wheel and many attractions. The Santa Monica Pier is actually made up of two piers that form a larger, double-jointed pier at the end of Colorado Avenue. This 100 year old landmark is actually an amusement park more than it is a traditional pier, complete with an aquarium, shops, live entertainers, an arcade, pubs and restaurants, as well as a carousel from the 1920’s, the Ferris wheel and a roller coaster. All this, and backdrop of the Pacific Ocean and the breeze of the beachfront offers an unforgettable experience for locals and visitors at a world renowned attraction.
Business & Economy
The economy of Santa Monica is always business from the local stores and family owned shops to midsized business all the way to large corporations that have headquarters here. Headquarters of notable companies located in Santa Monica include Universal Music Group, the RAND Corporation, Lions Gate Films, Beachbody and others. Major companies with offices in Santa Monica include Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, MTV and Edmonds. Home to businesses from a broad range of sectors, Santa Monica is a city that offers opportunities for business and employment.
The Top 5 largest employers in Santa Monica:
1. Santa Monica College 2,187
2. City of Santa Monica 2,177
3. Saint John's Health Center 1,813
4. Santa Monica – UCLA Medical Center 1,786
5. Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District 1,553
Please feel free to contact us with any questions you have about Santa Monica or the surrounding areas.
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