Santa Monica holidays
Holidays in Santa Monica

California’s boho beach city

With both a bustling city scene and a Boho village vibe, the hip and cool Santa Monica is a fantastic end to any California holiday. Its beach was voted one of best in the world by National Geographic while its nightlife buzzes with 400 restaurants and a plethora of bars.

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11 hour flight
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London Heathrow
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You can also fly from Manchester, Aberdeen, Edinburgh or Belfast on one of our partner airlines.

 

Santa Monica

From Los Angeles Airport, it is a short drive to Santa Monica (approximately 20 minutes). You could get a taxi, use public transport in the form of the Metro and buses, or check out our car hire options to make it even easier.

Hotels in Santa Monica

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Car Hire

From LAX to Santa Monica!

Rev up your motor, set the sat-nav — we’re heading off along the highways and byways of the USA.

Our partners Alamo and Hertz provide car hire in over 280 locations across the USA with award winning service and a whole range of exclusive benefits.

Essential information for Santa Monica

Local Time
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Language
USA flag
American English
Currency
US Dollar $
Official currency of the United States
Flight information
11h 10m
Los Angeles (LAX)
Direct flight
Flight Schedule
Virgin Atlantic fly twice daily to LA from Heathrow..
are our official partner airline

Do I need a visa?

To travel to the USA, you will need an ESTA visa. Please make sure that you have this approved at least 3 days before you head off on holiday.

Find out more about Travel Visas here »

Getting around

Santa Monica is a totally walkable city so visitors don’t need a car to explore the city or get to the other parts of LA from here. With much of Santa Monica situated alongside the beautiful beach, Tongva city park and pedestrianized 3rd Street promenade in downtown, visitors will enjoy the ease of exploring by foot.

Why you'll love flying with Virgin Atlantic...

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Cabins and seats

Our seats have been designed to help you fly in total comfort during the flight, no matter what cabin you're in. See how our Upper Class, Premium and Economy seats measure up.

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Inflight Entertainment

Inflight entertainment

Browse the 1,000+ hours of content made up of the hottest Hollywood films, latest chart toppers, and a selection of hidden gems. Enjoy with complimentary drinks, snacks and a choice of tasty meal options.

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Clubhouse Heathrow Pod

Extras and upgrades

We offer lots of little extras to help you start your holiday like a VIP. From premium airport lounge options, to meet and greet parking to Duty Free pre-orders, we're here to deliver a truly personal flying experience. Extra charges may apply.

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