Santa Monica Retreat by the Sea
Known for its beachside setting, celebrity locals, environmental sensitivity and healthy lifestyles, Santa Monica is the end destination of US Route 66 -- the proverbial pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
Today’s Santa Monica still shows influences of a colorful past, from the native Tongva* tribe to Spanish settlers, railroad barons, ranchers, actors and a long list of visionary entrepreneurs.
A compact and easily walkable 8.3 square miles (with a famous ocean-side bike path for those who prefer to pedal), the city draws visitors not only to its famous beaches and Santa Monica Pier, but also to its stylish shops, restaurants and thriving arts community.
* Tongva people prefer not to be called Gabrielino as this is the name Europeans have given them and not their "true" name.
Attractions Near the Channel Road Inn
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More Info |
"KOOZA" by Cirque de Soleil
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Select Dates: Oct 16 - Nov 29, 2009
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Booking Assistance: 1-800-450-1480
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ICE AT SANTA MONICA: Winterlit Holiday EventsIce Skating in a festive, holiday atmospher. Special event listings scheduled; see website. Open Daily
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Oct 30, 2009 to Jan 31, 2010 $10 Admission |
1324 Fifth St. Santa Monica |
Santa Monica Pier & CarouselEach of the Pier's businesses has its own operationg hours |
Pier Open Daily |
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Santa Monica Pier Aquarium A marine science acquarium located at beach level just below the Carousel at the Santa Monica Pier |
Tu - F 2 - 6 Sa - Su 12 - 6 |
visitwebsite |
Pacific ParkThe Family Amusement Park at the Santa Monica Pier |
Call for operating hours |
310-260-8744 |
Santa Monica Farmers MarketWed & Sat 8:30 - 1:30pm @ Arizona & 2nd Ave Sat 8 - 1pm @ 2200 Virginia Ave and Sun 9:30 - 1pm @ Main St. |
Various
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The Huntington Library and GardensAdmission: Adults $15 Weekdays - $20 Weekends One of the world's great cultural, research & educational centers founded in 1919. Known for its Library, Art Collections & Gallery, and Botanical Gardens. |
M,W,Th,F Noon - 4:30pm Sa- Su 10:30 - 4:30pm |
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Los Angeles Contemporary Museum of Art (LACMA)Admission: $12 Adults Free for Children under 17 Largest Art Museum in the Western US with 100,00 objects dating from Ancient Times to the Present
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M, Tu, Th 12 - 8 Sa - Su 11 - 8 |
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The Getty VillaNo Admission Fees - $10 per car parking |
Hours: Th - Mon 10 - 5pm |
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The Getty CenterNo Admission Fees |
Tu - Fr10 - 5:30 Sat: 10 - 9, Sun 10 - 5:30 |
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Bergamot Station Galleries |
Tues - Fri 10 - 6pm Sat 11 - 5:30pm |
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Knotts Berry FarmAdmission $51.99 |
Mon - Fri 10 - 6pm Sat - Sun 10 - 10pm |
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DisneylandAdmission: Single Day Ticket - Adult $69, Children 3 - 9yrs $59 |
Most Days 8am - midnight | |
Six Flags Magic MountainAdmission $59.99 Adults |
Mon - Fri 10:30 - 6pm Sat - Sun 10 - 10pm |
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Universal StudiosAdmission - $67 |
Most Days 10 - 5pm |
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