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Santa Monica is an oceanfront town on the coast just west of downtown L.A. The town’s most iconic landmark is the Santa Monica Pier, which features rides and numerous dining establishments. The beach is sandy and while it can be busy, offers mountain views and is a nice place to spend the day. Family visitors love Pacific Park Amusement Park as well as the Hippodrome Carousel and the aquarium at the pier.
Muscle Beach is just nearby, which is just as popular with gawkers and onlookers as it is with exercise enthusiasts. The reasonably warm weather in November makes it a popular place to visit when the temperatures are icy in the rest of the country, although the water may be too cold for swimming. Map
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