Santa Monica, CA
Music connected to Santa Monica
About Santa Monica
- • Robert Downey Jr., the famous actor, once called Santa Monica home.
- • Muscle Beach was founded in Santa Monica, popularizing physical fitness.
- • The Pacific Electric Railway boom put Santa Monica on the map.
- • A carousel from 1922 still operates on the Santa Monica Pier.
- • The 1875 Land Boom reshaped the city's development landscape.
- • Named after Saint Monica, it was incorporated in 1886.
- • With 93,000 residents, it's smaller than nearby Beverly Hills.
- • At sea level, the beach is perfect for ocean activities.
- • Tourism and hospitality are major industries in the city.
- • It feels like a relaxed, upscale beach town with a creative spirit.