Santa Monica sits on the Pacific Ocean. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 9410840, and rip current risk. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Santa Monica in lots like Santa Monica Pier Deck, Civic Center Structure, Beach Lot 1 North. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $16/day and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Santa Monica, don't miss the The Godmother at Bay Cities Italian Deli. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Santa Monica from Marina del Rey, including the Hornblower Whale Watching — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoSanta Monica hosts Twilight on the Pier and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsIt depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Santa Monica into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.
Check Today's Burn TimeAt Santa Monica, the sun sets at 6:41 PM today — about 11h 53m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:48 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Santa Monica update at the top of the conditions page.