Van Rentals and Beaches in Santa Monica Overview

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Santa Monica is a city near Los Angeles that you can visit with your van rental while you are in the Los Angeles area. There are a number of beaches in the area that are great to visit.

A world famous beach experience

Many people visit Santa Monica because of the world famous beaches here. Santa Monica Beach is about 3.5 miles long and has long represented the California lifestyle. When you come to the beach you will find tanned bodies on the sand. As you may notice when you visit with your van rental, you will notice that people like to gather here, especially on the weekends. Even though thousands of people may visit on a nice day, the city does a good job of keeping the beach clean.

Get sporty

When you visit with your van rental you will have many activities to choose from. Of course there is swimming in the ocean, as well as beach volleyball and sun bathing. There is also a long bike path – in fact, the longest bike path in the world begins in Santa Monica and goes for 22 miles to Torrance. For bikers or roller bladers, this is a great way to see the southern Pacific Coast from outside your van rental.

Think on another level

Many people think Los Angeles and New York City could be two different worlds, but at Santa Monica Beach you will find a chess park that is similar to the ones you will find in Washington Square Park in New York. You can play at one of these chess tables when you visit with your van rental, or just watch an intense game while you are here. There is even a human size board painted on the sidewalk for kids.

Pump it up

Venice Beach is now known as Muscle beach, but the original one was in Santa Monica! This is where famous people came to get a good workout in the sun, including Clark Gable, Tyrone Power, and Kirk Douglas.

Plan your trip

To get to Santa Monica Beach with your van rental from Los Angeles, take the Santa Monica Freeway (I-10) west to 4th Street. Exit and turn right. Then turn left on Colorado Boulevard. Parking is available along the coast north and south of the pier, but arrive early to find a spot for your van rental.

Watch the world go by

Venice is another beach that is close by with your van rental on the Santa Monica Bay. This is a great place to o people watch. The sidewalk is where you will find artists, palm readers, roller skaters, and many other people enjoying their day. The outdoor weight room is another interesting place to see. This is where Arnold Schwarznegger and other body builders have bulked up. You can even buy a day pass to try it yourself.