With 3.5 miles of shoreline the Santa Monica is one of best beach cities in the world. Located along the Pacific coast highway the Santa Monica state beach offer walking paths, restaurants and playgrounds. You can also hire bikes to ride along the sandy beach. The Santa Monica beach is clean and well-maintained. The beach has been featured in many Hollywood movies. Throughout the year you can enjoy many activities in the Santa Monica State beach including swimming, surfing, volleyball and biking.