Almanac note · Outdoors
Santa Monica State Beach is simple, but the rules still matter
Santa Monica State Beach stretches more than three miles, covers 245 acres of sand, and has city and State Parks management, amenities, dog limits, and e-scooter rules to know.
Santa Monica State Beach is easy to picture, but the practical details still matter. The beach stretches more than three miles and covers about 245 acres of sand.
The beach is managed by the City of Santa Monica and California State Parks. Amenities include restrooms, benches, public art, volleyball courts, and walking paths. Dogs are not allowed on the beach.
The city also limits e-scooters on beach bike paths, the Pier, Third Street Promenade, Ocean Front Walk, and municipal parks. Check the current page before assuming a wheel, pet, or parking plan will work.
Where to see it
Santa Monica State Beach. Check the city page for current parking, amenity, dog, and e-scooter rules.
Official sources
Official source trail
Reviewed June 30, 2026
California Porch explains the path. The official source is still the place to confirm the current rule, fee, form, map, deadline, or office decision.
Use the official page before you spend money, file paperwork, rely on a deadline, or change a property.
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