Santa Monica Property for Sale or Rent

2008-07-11 16:45:39

( Real Estate )



Cool Santa Monica

With its mild agreeable weather, Santa Monica is one of the most comfortable and ideal places to reside in southern California.

The city is located along the western coast of Los Angeles County, just overlooking the Pacific Ocean. With this location, the city enjoys cool weather all year round, with temperatures not exceeding 85 degree Fahrenheit. The cool breezes from the ocean also blow into the city so that there is hardly any pollution or smog compared to other cities in the county.

Santa Monica has its own airport and transportation system. The city is environmentally friendly, as 75% of public transportation use alternative fuel and buildings use renewable energy. With its long beach fronts, Santa Monica is also conducive to walking and biking.

Attractions and Places of Interest in Santa Monica

The city is known not only for its climate but also its attractions. Santa Monica is also a famous resort and tourist spot. The carousel on the pier is a famous landmark. There is a large art museum and a national heritage museum.

Shoppers will be delighted to walk along the Third Street Promenade which features an outdoor pedestrian-only shopping district.

Santa Monica's beaches are one of the cleanest and best-maintained beaches in California. Palisades Park offers a spectacular panoramic view of the ocean. At the pier area, you can take leisurely walks or dine at the boardwalk restaurants. Skateboarding is also a popular sport in the area. At Chess Park you can play chess at one of the many tables or with life-sized chess pieces on a sidewalk board. At Muscle Beach, you can do a good physical workout with its chinning bars, rings and jungle gyms.

A Pleasant Place to Live

The median age of Santa Monica residents is about 39, and the median income is relatively high at sixty thousand per year. Most of the population is well-educated, with a high number of people who have attained graduate degrees.

Because of the high quality of life and its beach environment, Santa Monica homes are not cheap. The average price of Santa Monica property is about half a million dollars for a two-bedroom condominium unit. In spite of the high prices, Santa Monica property is still quite desirable especially among the upper-middle classes and celebrities.

Where to Look for Santa Monica Real Estate Property

There are many sites that feature Santa Monica property for sale or rent. You can browse the entire set of listings or look up properties by district. You need to contact the agents whose names are mentioned in the listings by phone or e-mail.

If you are a visitor who wants to stay in Santa Monica for a few days, you can also find Santa Monica property for rent either on short-term or long-term basis. You can specify the dates when you need the Santa Monica accommodation.


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