Santa Monica / Ocean Park

Known for its great ocean views, this coastal city is considered one of SoCal’s most vibrant communities

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Santa Monica / Ocean Park Real Estate

Known for its great ocean views, this coastal city is considered one of SoCal’s most vibrant communities

 

Best known for its pier, amusement park, and legendary Muscle Beach, Santa Monica, located just west of Downtown Los Angeles, features three miles of Pacific beaches and an array of art galleries, celebrated shopping destinations, and a selection of recreational venues.
 
Tourism attracts more than eight million visitors here each year but the area is also home to more than 93,000 full-time residents. Real estate here is varied, and many listings boast multi-million dollar price tags. There are also many studio apartments and smaller ranch homes among these large estates.
 
Considered part of Silicon Beach, which is home to more than 500 technology companies, Santa Monica contains many cutting-edge businesses and is the headquarters for several of the nation’s most respected healthcare facilities.
 
Ocean Park, one of Santa Monica's most popular neighborhoods, is a hub of shops, restaurants and bars. City Hall and the 3rd Street Promenade are located here as well as the Expo Light Rail station, Santa Monica Pier, and the well-attended Sunday Farmers Market.
 

What's to Love

  • The famous Santa Monica Pier and Muscle Beach
  • Large tourism hub
  • Diversified real estate market

People & Lifestyle

Both families and young professionals are attracted to this city’s strong start-up culture. With walkable streets and public transportation that makes commuting a breeze, there are also plenty of activities and a strong tourist presence.
 

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

Several famed dining options are considered “can’t-miss” stops in Santa Monica. Local favorites include Cora's Coffee Shoppe, a vibrant and rustic destination for inventive breakfast and lunch fare—this charming eatery’s claim to fame is that it served as a backdrop in the movie The Postman Always Rings Twice; and Chinois on Main, a sophisticated, iconic eatery owned by Wolfgang Puck that specializes in Asian-French fusion cuisine.
 

Things to Do

Activities are plentiful in Santa Monica. Guests can visit the Santa Monica Pier, a large, double- jointed pier at the foot of Colorado Avenue featuring concession stands, areas for lookouts and fishing, and Pacific Park, home to 12 family-friendly rides, including the world-famous Ferris wheel and roller coaster.
 
Santa Monica is also home to Michelle and Barack Obama’s Center For Inquiry & Exploration, a learning institution that encompasses a high school, an independent study program, an off-campus learning center, and an adult school.
 

Fun Facts

  • Santa Monica Pier marks the end of the famous Route 66
  • Beach volleyball was born here and so was Popeye. Legend has it that Elzie Crisler Segar created the Popeye comic in the early 1900s after befriending Olaf Olsen, a Norwegian sailor he met on the Santa Monica Pier
  • A number of notable people call Santa Monica their birth city, including Shirley Temple, Jack Black, Anjelica Huston, Tobey Maguire, and Jamie Lee Curtis
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Overview for Santa Monica / Ocean Park, CA

97,514 people live in Santa Monica / Ocean Park, where the median age is 40.2 and the average individual income is $77,549.37. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

97,514

Total Population

40.2 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$77,549.37

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Santa Monica / Ocean Park, CA

Santa Monica / Ocean Park has 48,492 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Santa Monica / Ocean Park do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 97,514 people call Santa Monica / Ocean Park home. The population density is 10,307.49 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

97,514

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

40.2

Median Age

48.94 / 51.06%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
48,492

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$77,549.37

Average individual Income

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Santa Monica / Ocean Park, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Santa Monica / Ocean Park. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
PRIVATE
K - 6th
No rating available
St Monica Catholic Elementary School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Garden Of Angels School
PRIVATE
PreK - 2nd
No rating available
Roosevelt Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
Olympic High (Continuation)
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
5/5
Crossroads School For Arts & Sciences
PRIVATE
K - 12th
No rating available
Waldorf Early Childhood Center
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
John Muir Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)
PUBLIC
K - 8th
5/5
Ps 1 Pluralistic School
PRIVATE
K - 6th
No rating available
Waldorf Early Childhood Center
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Pacifica Christian High School
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
1st - 9th
No rating available
Acton Academy Venice Beach
PRIVATE
1st - 9th
No rating available
Lighthouse Church School
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
4/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Will Rogers Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
Santa Monica Montessori
PRIVATE
K - 7th
No rating available

Around Santa Monica / Ocean Park, CA

There's plenty to do around Santa Monica / Ocean Park, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

83
Very Walkable
Walking Score
97
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score
70
Excellent Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Joan Mante, Nish Yoga, and La Baba School.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Active 2.22 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 0.84 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.74 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.11 miles 31 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.82 miles 16 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.67 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars

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