Airport Park is a scenic 4 acre park with a synthetic turf sports field, a playground area, picnic tables with barbecue grills, restrooms, and an off-leash dog park with designated spaces for large and small dogs.
The Annenberg Community Beach House sits on a five-acre oceanfront site, blending the restored 1920s Marion Davies Guest House and marble pool with modern facilities like a pool house, splash pad, event pavilion, and play areas. Designed for public use and accessibility, the property offers versatile indoor and outdoor spaces with beach views and community amenities.
Ashland Park is a small residential park providing simple, local green space for the neighborhood.
The Barker Hangar is a historic 35,000-square-foot event space. Built in 1954, it features a vast open interior with a 43-foot vaulted ceiling and flexible floor space ideal for large events. The property also includes over 6,000 square feet of support rooms and 85,000 square feet of outdoor area for parking and tents. Its convenient location near major freeways and the beach.
Barnard Way Linear Park offers visitors a unique vantage point of the famous Santa Monica Pier and shoreline. This linear park is at a higher elevation than the beach, and is accessible by two stairways located at Pacific and Strand Street. The park also has traditional amenities such as benches.
Beach Park 1 is a popular, beachfront park that features several open grassy areas, a playground, rows of picnic tables, and public restrooms. At the center of the park, there is a beautiful paved plaza surrounded by palm trees, rows of bollards, and is bookended with two art sculptures.
The Bergamot Station Arts Center in Santa Monica occupies a city‑owned, campus‑style property of about 5 to 5.6 acres, containing roughly 62,000–64,000 sq ft of buildings arranged around a central parking courtyard.
The Camera Obscura sits within a distinctive mid-century modern structure in Palisades Park, perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Built in 1955 on city-owned land, the low-slung building features original stone detailing, angled rooflines, and wide overhangs that frame sweeping coastal views. Its compact footprint was designed specifically to house the historic, rotating camera obscura device, which projects live images of the beach onto a viewing table inside.
A 17–18‑acre sports‑oriented park with open turf, lighted baseball and soccer fields, volleyball courts, tennis courts, two playgrounds, picnic and fitness paths that make Clover Park a versatile campus‑style layout.
Colorado Center encompasses a tennis court, half-court basketball court, playground, and multiple grassy areas.
Crescent Park is 2 acres of 2 grass lawns with benches, a gazebo, a pergola, and a beach parking lot.
Douglas Park is a charming neighborhood park in Santa Monica known for its expansive green lawns, reflecting ponds, and tree-lined walking paths. Featuring tennis courts, a playground, and picnic areas, the park blends recreational space with natural beauty. Its tranquil setting, highlighted by water features and mature landscaping, makes it a versatile location for filming everything from family scenes to serene outdoor backdrops.
Downtown Santa Monica spans about 229 acres of walkable, mixed-use space just steps from the beach. Anchored by the Third Street Promenade, the area features retail, dining, offices, hotels, and civic landmarks. Designed for pedestrians and transit access, it serves as the city's vibrant commercial and cultural core.
Along with the community garden and children’s play area, Euclid Park also has two community meeting rooms with free city wi-fi that are available to reserve.
Covering 3.8 acres, this Gandara park includes a playground, basketball court, youth baseball field, concession stand, and a broad, sloping open area.
Goose Egg park is nestled in a quiet, residential neighborhood. This “pocket park” is great for a small event/activities.
Santa Monica’s newest addition, a 3.5-acre multi-purpose sports field complex.
At 2 acres, this charming neighborhood park isn’t well known, and that’s one of the things that makes it so great! Hotchkiss Park contains an expansive, grassy area, quiet walking paths, restrooms, and scattered picnic tables and benches.
Ishihara park is a 2 acre park that includes outdoor exercise equipment, a pavilion with benches and tables, a playground, and a hands-on Learning Garden, all connected by a half-mile walking trail in “garden room” style.
Joslyn Park has a playground, basketball court, picnic tables, benches, and the Herb Katz Dog Park, an off-leash area separated for small and large dogs. There is also a community center, with an auditorium and craft room.
A lively sports-focused park next to John Muir Elementary, offering soccer, baseball, basketball, tennis, and handball areas.
Main Street Santa Monica is a walkable, coastal commercial corridor stretching about a mile through the Ocean Park neighborhood. Just two blocks from the beach, it features a mix of independent shops, restaurants, and local businesses, anchored by landmarks like the California Heritage Museum. The street blends historic charm with a laid-back, beachside vibe.
Marine Park provides recreational space along with a community garden, baseball fields, tennis courts, a handball court, and a pavilion.
With two youth baseball fields, three softball infields, a soccer field, a playground, and yes, even a skatepark, Memorial Park truly has it all.
The Ocean Park Branch Library is a historic, Craftsman-style building. Built in 1918 and renovated over time, the single-story structure sits on a small, landscaped lot and features original woodwork, a cozy reading room, and community meeting space. As one of the city’s oldest public buildings, it blends neighborhood charm with accessible public resources in a walkable, residential setting.
Ocean View park is well known by locals for its stellar facilities and stunning location. With a basketball court, six tennis courts, a gorgeous grassy area, and a walking path that connects to the beach.
Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier is a vibrant oceanfront amusement park. The property features the iconic solar-powered Ferris wheel, classic amusement rides, colorful midway games, and panoramic ocean views. Its vibrant energy, seaside setting, and instantly recognizable visuals make it a versatile location for everything from commercials and music videos to feature films.
Palisades Park is an iconic park that stretches over twenty-six acres along Ocean Avenue. This landmark park draws visitors from around the world with its gorgeous views of the Santa Monica Beach. The park has many features including benches, picnic areas, artworks and monuments, a rose garden, the Camera Obscura Art Lab, and more.
Reed Park features tennis courts (with lights), basketball courts, a fenced playground (two age zones), the Miles Memorial Playhouse, public restrooms, Wi-Fi, and the CREST youth programs office.
The Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) is a general aviation airport stretching over 227 acres. In addition to aviation services, the Airport is home to various types of businesses, including art studios, office space, and event venues. The Airport’s facilities also include recreational space for a City Park, a restaurant, a theater, and an interim open space that houses bimonthly antique markets and is also available for resident access.
Santa Monica City Hall is an iconic Art Deco landmark built in 1939, located in the heart of downtown. The property features a grand façade with striking architectural details, landscaped grounds, and a prominent location just steps from the beach. Its historic charm and civic significance make it a standout backdrop for both professional and creative projects.
Set along Santa Monica’s iconic pedestrian promenade, this weekday market blends the energy of a busy shopping district with the charm of local agriculture. Framed by palm trees and urban architecture, the Third Street Promenade Farmers Market offers a visually engaging location with lively foot traffic, vibrant vendor booths, and a unique mix of city and coastal character.
Located just a few blocks from the beach, the Main Street Farmers Market offers a relaxed, neighborhood vibe with a mix of local produce, artisanal goods, and live music. Surrounded by boutique shops and cozy cafes, this market provides a welcoming, small-town feel ideal for capturing coastal community life in a casual, laid-back setting.
Spanning roughly 9 acres, the The Santa Monica Pier ier features Pacific Park, a compact amusement park with a solar-powered Ferris wheel, roller coaster, arcade, and food stands, all perched directly above the surf. Anchoring the pier’s cultural legacy is the Looff Hippodrome, a Spanish Revival-style landmark built in 1916. Originally housing a hand-carved carousel (still in operation today), the building remains a centerpiece of the property’s architectural charm and historical significance. The pier also includes public plazas, vendor stalls, fishing zones, and access to the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium beneath the deck.
The Santa Monica Public Library Main Branch is a 104,000-square-foot, LEED Gold-certified facility located in Downtown Santa Monica. Set on a 2.5-acre site, the modern, light-filled building features reading rooms, meeting spaces, a courtyard, café, and underground parking.
The Santa Monica State Beach is one of the most iconic and picturesque locations in the world and attracts global visitors daily. The State Beach stretches over three miles, covers 245 acres of sand, and is managed by the City of Santa Monica and California State Park.
At 1.8 acres, South Beach Park offers picnic tables, a children’s park playground, and a grassy area for recreation, all within a stone’s throw of the sandy beach. This park also boasts Santa Monica’s first universally accessible playground.
A 6‑acre sculptural urban oasis, transformed from asphalt into rolling terraces and gardens. Includes four themed “hills”—observation, gathering, garden and discovery, with an amphitheater, playground, fountains, picnic areas, and native landscaping.
Virginia Avenue Park is home to a vibrant community center, the Pico branch library, and host to a weekly farmers market. With a wide variety of facilities and 9.5 acres of lush lawn, walking paths, a playground, picnic tables, and more, this park is a Santa Monica community stronghold.
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