1. Tourists planning to visit local stores, boutiques and shopping centers should have handy carrying bags. Every shop and store of the city packs goods in environmentally safe paper begs which are not the most convenient packages for long lasting shopping.
2. Evening hiking enthusiasts should have some warm clothes as after the sunset it gets rather cold on the resort being well felt in the coastal area.
3. At weekends local shopping centers and entertainment establishments are rather crowded. Those tourists tending to a quiet hiking through the city being armed with a camera should better undertake a trip during weekdays. Tickets for various events and museums are recommended to be bought in advance.
4. Smoking as well as alcohol consumption is banned on local beaches. Tourists should pay special attention to restrictive signs. As a rule close to all large establishments tourists will find specially designated smoking areas. Smoking rules violations are charged with heavy fines.
6. Pedestrian should as well keep in mind several local unwritten rules. A road can be crossed only on specialized crosswalks and only after an enabling signal of a traffic light. To switch the traffic light one should press a special button on the post.
7. Several times per week the main street of the city holds exciting farm fair. Its visitors are offered an excellent selection of goods featuring the highest quality and being sold at the most affordable prices. The fair will be of great pleasure for sparing tourists.
Santa Monica is a city that combines the elements of ancient and modern. This place attracts tourists by its practically year-round sunny days (325 days a year), a magnificent beach at the … Open
9. Prices for tickets for various entertainment and cultural events in Santa Monica are kept at a rather affordable rate. Commonly a museum ticket costs about 5USD, kids are offered sufficient discounts.