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Travel Tips and Stories of Santa Monica Beach in United States
travelers stories about Ferris wheel in Santa Monica Pier, United States

Ferris wheel in Santa Monica Pier, United States

This photo was taken during an outing with a friend who I had known for seven years, but had never met in person, believe it or not. We befriended each other through online video gaming, and became very close despite being 3,000 miles apart. Fortuitously, as he was training for the US Airforce, he was stationed at a base an hour away from my home. This was a great opportunity to show him around the places I grew up, including the Santa Monica Pier was this photo was taken. Having been born in Santa Monica, I had never thought much of these tourist attractions, but now this sight feels fresh.


  Experienced by Christian Mikhael


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travelers stories about Skateboarding in Venice Beach, United States

Skateboarding in Venice Beach, United States

Photo was taken by JustinSnyderPhoto.com in Venice Beach California. Shot by Justin Snyder Photo. more images at: @justinsnyderphoto on IG, www.justinsnyderphoto.com facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JSnyderPhotoLAB


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travelers stories about Cycle sport in Venice Beach, United States

Cycle sport in Venice Beach, United States

While wondering around filming in Venice Beach I took a second, stepped back and took in the moment. Then I switched to camera mode and snapped this photo without truly dialing in the correct settings. When I got to editing the photo I actually enjoyed how it came out. The blurred facing and all. It gives light to know specific person so you can envision yourself as the guy or guy headed to catch some waves on a beautiful sunny Cali day.


  Experienced by Matthew LeJune


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travelers stories about Skateboarding in Venice Skate Park, United States

Skateboarding in Venice Skate Park, United States

  3 km from Santa Monica Beach


I was at the Venice Skatepark one day and I saw this amazing skateboarder and he asked me to take a couple of lifestyle pictures for him so I took this one really special one that reminded me of Childish Gambino’s song Kauai.


  Experienced by Josh Kahen


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travelers stories about Town in West Hollywood, United States

Town in West Hollywood, United States

  15 km from Santa Monica Beach


I’m used to sunrising over mountain top and spilling into valleys, but the beauty isn’t in the landscape as much as the sun itself. The warmth, the light, the sight.


  Experienced by Nathan Dumlao


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travelers stories about Ocean in Manhattan Beach, United States

Ocean in Manhattan Beach, United States

  16 km from Santa Monica Beach


I’ve shot on the Manhattan Beach Pier over a hundred times and have felt completely creatively drained. However, once I added a model it took on a completely different form. Challenges me to add a different element in old environments to force me to think differently and create new things out of old spots.


  Experienced by Nathan Dumlao


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travelers stories about Swimming pool in Hollywood, United States

Swimming pool in Hollywood, United States

  16 km from Santa Monica Beach


One of the most recognizable homes in Los Angeles, the Stahl House was etched into our memory from the renowned architectural photographer, Julius Shulman. Here is a different view showing the relation of the house to downtown.


  Experienced by Sterling Davis


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travelers stories about Ocean in Manhattan Beach, United States

Ocean in Manhattan Beach, United States

  16 km from Santa Monica Beach


The other day while we were walking at the Manhattan Beach Pier my one year old son kept staring at all of the birds. So in an attempt to make him laugh we went down to the sand to get a closer look. As soon as we got close the seagulls lifted into the air and my son just started laughing. There are few things in life that are as satisfying as seeing your child smile.


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travelers stories about Pier in Manhattan Beach Pier, United States

Pier in Manhattan Beach Pier, United States

  16 km from Santa Monica Beach


While on a shoot for a local coffee shop, Vitals, we started shooting just before sunrise crested the hills. Eventually, as the sun shown through the streets at the top of the hills we were treated to a stunning and soft glow.


  Experienced by Nathan Dumlao


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travelers stories about Sailing in Hermosa Beach, United States

Sailing in Hermosa Beach, United States

  19 km from Santa Monica Beach


I took this photo while standing on the Hermosa Beach Pier in California this past January. It was my first time out to the West Coast and it rained the whole trip. At first I was bummed, but it also meant that there was near perfect lighting every time I wanted to take a photo. This little sailboat was one of a few out on the water since it was off-and-on showers but I sure am glad they were there.


  Experienced by Christina Ambalavanar


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travelers stories about Landmark in Downtown, United States

Landmark in Downtown, United States

  22 km from Santa Monica Beach


I’ve seen this sign photographed a million times but during a recent walk downtown I noticed a parking garage near the sign. I walked 8 flights of stairs and found this little window looking out to the Jesus Saves sign.


  Experienced by Jason Betz


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travelers stories about Landmark in Griffith Observatory, United States

Landmark in Griffith Observatory, United States

  22 km from Santa Monica Beach


Attending my first Unsplash photowalk hosted by a local photographer and two Unsplash designers. It was great to meet everyone that showed up. We met at Griffith Observatory and then did a short hike towards the Hollywood sign to reach the mid-point where we were able to get great photos of both the Hollywood sign as well as the Griffith Observatory.


  Experienced by Sherman Yang


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travelers stories about Landmark in Griffith Observatory, United States

Landmark in Griffith Observatory, United States

  22 km from Santa Monica Beach


Attending my first Unsplash photowalk hosted by a local photographer and two Unsplash designers. It was great to meet everyone that showed up. We met at Griffith Observatory and then did a short hike towards the Hollywood sign to reach the mid-point where we were able to get great photos of both the Hollywood sign as well as the Griffith Observatory.


  Experienced by Sherman Yang


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travelers stories about Skyline in Los Angeles, United States

Skyline in Los Angeles, United States

  24 km from Santa Monica Beach


Snapped this photo atop City Hall in Los Angeles. The wild colors are due to a forest fire burning in Venture – with smoke stretching down to Los Angeles and visible along the horizon. Hope everyone is staying safe!


  Experienced by Shea Rouda


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travelers stories about Historic site in Los Angeles, United States

Historic site in Los Angeles, United States

  24 km from Santa Monica Beach


On the set of Lucifer on Netflix, we go to a lot of locations, including churches. While in between scenes or while my actors are changing the clothes that I set in their room, I snap photos of the architecture and interesting locations. The shapes of this building were so detailed that I needed a good photo. Did I capture it?


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travelers stories about Ocean in Malibu, United States

Ocean in Malibu, United States

  26 km from Santa Monica Beach


I got to spend this Thanksgiving weekend at my in-laws beautiful beach house in Malibu. One morning, I woke up to see the sunrise. As the sun was coming up, I walked outside to go down the beach house stairs to the beach. This was the view and it was too good not to snap a photo or two of.


  Experienced by Andy Abelein


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travelers stories about Surfing in Malibu, United States

Surfing in Malibu, United States

  26 km from Santa Monica Beach


I woke up early one morning while I was staying on the coast of California to see the sunrise. The colors in the sky were unreal. I wanted to capture the peaceful calmness of the view, so I shot the wave breaking with a slow shutter, giving it that soft, peaceful feel. Takes me back every time I look at it.


  Experienced by Andy Abelein


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travelers stories about Cliff in Yosemite Drive, United States

Cliff in Yosemite Drive, United States

  30 km from Santa Monica Beach


One of the things that draw me back to Yosemite is the overwhelming scale of the granite walls. There are places on earth that in one moment humble your perspective and remind you of how small you really are. There is a special beauty in being among giants.


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travelers stories about Temple in Wayfarers Chapel, United States

Temple in Wayfarers Chapel, United States

  32 km from Santa Monica Beach


We were exploring beautiful locations around Los Angeles and found this sweet place in Palos Verdes. This place sucked us in and let us wander around to contemplate for a good couple hours. Even though the place is actually super small, it felt like a truly personal and intimate experience. More at http://DmitryKotov.com


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travelers stories about Natural arch in El Matador State Beach, United States

Natural arch in El Matador State Beach, United States

  35 km from Santa Monica Beach


I think I ruined someone’s long exposure while taking this shot. If you enjoyed my photo and used it somewhere, please tag my instagram @adele_payman! Fair is fair.


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