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Santa Monica facts & stats

7 fact-checked facts about Santa Monica, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.

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The basics

Santa Monica is in which US state?

AnswerCalifornia

Santa Monica is a coastal city in Southern California.

Which famous landmark stretches from Santa Monica out over the ocean?

AnswerSanta Monica Pier

The Santa Monica Pier, with its amusement park, is one of the city's best-known landmarks.

Going deeper

Santa Monica is located in which county?

AnswerLos Angeles County

Santa Monica is its own city, but it lies within Los Angeles County.

Which neighborhood, known for its canals and boardwalk, lies just south of Santa Monica?

AnswerVenice

Venice, part of the city of Los Angeles, borders Santa Monica to the south.

What type of climate does Santa Monica have?

AnswerMediterranean

Santa Monica has mild, wetter winters and dry summers, a Mediterranean climate.

Expert level

Which interstate highway has its western end in Santa Monica?

AnswerInterstate 10

I-10 runs across the southern US from Santa Monica to Jacksonville, Florida.

Which fitness landmark got its start in the 1930s just south of the Santa Monica Pier?

AnswerMuscle Beach

The original Muscle Beach, where acrobats and gymnasts trained, began beside the Santa Monica Pier.

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