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Top 54 Photo Spots in Santa Monica (2026)

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Venice Beach Skatepark

Venice Beach Skatepark

120 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, California 90405, United States
Venice Beach Skatepark

Venice Beach Skatepark

110 Pier Avenue, Santa Monica, California 90405, United States
Santa Monica Pier Wildlife

Santa Monica Pier Wildlife

402 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, California 90401, United States
Palisades Park

Palisades Park

401 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, California 90402, United States
Santa Monica Beach Path

Santa Monica Beach Path

1268 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica, California 90401, United States
Santa Monica Beach Boardwalk

Santa Monica Beach Boardwalk

1268 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica, California 90401, United States
Santa Monica Public Library Mural

Santa Monica Public Library Mural

1540 2nd Street, Santa Monica, California 90401, United States
3rd Street Promenade Red Facade

3rd Street Promenade Red Facade

1408 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, California 90401, United States
The Georgian Hotel

The Georgian Hotel

1450 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, California 90401, United States
Parking Structure 6 Rooftop

Parking Structure 6 Rooftop

1431 2nd Street, Santa Monica, California 90401, United States
Santa Monica Athletic Field

Santa Monica Athletic Field

316 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, California 90405, United States
Santa Monica Pier

Santa Monica Pier

1450 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, California 90401, United States
Santa Monica Beach

Santa Monica Beach

402 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, California 90401, United States
Santa Monica Pier

Santa Monica Pier

1603 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, California 90401, United States
Pier Burger, Santa Monica Pier

Pier Burger, Santa Monica Pier

1351 4th Street, Santa Monica, California 90401, United States
Santa Monica Main Street Alleyway

Santa Monica Main Street Alleyway

1925 Main Street, Santa Monica, California 90405, United States
Santa Monica Beach Overlook

Santa Monica Beach Overlook

1115 California Avenue, Santa Monica, California 90403, United States
Third Street Promenade Entrance

Third Street Promenade Entrance

223b Broadway, Santa Monica, California 90401, United States
Santa Monica Pier

Santa Monica Pier

200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, California 90401, United States
Downtown Santa Monica Rooftop View

Downtown Santa Monica Rooftop View

1422 4th Avenue, Santa Monica, California 90401, United States
Santa Monica Bay

Santa Monica Bay

402 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, California 90401, United States
Santa Monica Ocean Front Walk

Santa Monica Ocean Front Walk

118 Wadsworth Avenue, Santa Monica, California 90405, United States
Ocean Avenue and Broadway Intersection

Ocean Avenue and Broadway Intersection

1501 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, California 90401, United States
Santa Monica Downtown Overlook

Santa Monica Downtown Overlook

1422 4th Avenue, Santa Monica, California 90401, United States
Third Street Promenade

Third Street Promenade

300 Broadway, Santa Monica, California 90401, United States
Pacific Park at Santa Monica Pier

Pacific Park at Santa Monica Pier

1351 4th Street, Santa Monica, California 90401, United States
Santa Monica State Beach

Santa Monica State Beach

402 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, California 90401, United States
Original Muscle Beach Santa Monica

Original Muscle Beach Santa Monica

1715 The Promenade, Santa Monica, California 90401, United States
Palisades Park Overlooking Santa Monica Pier

Palisades Park Overlooking Santa Monica Pier

402 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, California 90401, United States
21st Street I-10 Overpass

21st Street I-10 Overpass

1818 21st Street, Santa Monica, California 90404, United States
Santa Monica Automotive Parking

Santa Monica Automotive Parking

1133 5th Street, Santa Monica, California 90403, United States
Santa Monica Night Sky

Santa Monica Night Sky

1441 Harvard Street, Santa Monica, California 90404, United States
Santa Monica Pier Entrance

Santa Monica Pier Entrance

402 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, California 90401, United States
Santa Monica Creative Studio

Santa Monica Creative Studio

1758 Berkeley Street, Santa Monica, California 90404, United States
Santa Monica Downtown Streets

Santa Monica Downtown Streets

1342 5th Street, Santa Monica, California 90401, United States
Santa Monica Hobby Studio

Santa Monica Hobby Studio

714 10th Street, Santa Monica, California 90402, United States
402 Santa Monica Boulevard

402 Santa Monica Boulevard

402 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, California 90401, United States
2523 23rd Street

2523 23rd Street

2523 23rd Street, Santa Monica, California 90405, United States
Ashland Park

Ashland Park

1650 Ashland Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
Palisades Park

Palisades Park

Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
Santa Monica Statue

Santa Monica Statue

CA-1, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
Museum of Flying

Museum of Flying

3100 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
South Beach Park Playground

South Beach Park Playground

3400 Barnard Wy, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
Squirrel Kingdom

Squirrel Kingdom

Veterans Memorial, 1339 CA-1, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
Clover Park

Clover Park

2600 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
California Heritage Museum

California Heritage Museum

2612 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
Farnam House

Farnam House

1098 26th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403, USA
Ozone Park

Ozone Park

727 Ozone St, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA

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