Home to the famous Santa Monica Pier and the Pacific Park amusement park, this coastal city sits west of downtown Los Angeles and is bursting with things to do. Visit Bergamot Station to explore the more artistic side of this beach town, where you’ll find an 8-acre art gallery complex and cultural center (Southern California’s largest), which houses The Santa Monica Museum of Art, art galleries and more. The area is also home to a lively nightlife scene, exercise parks, and fitness studios.