Santa Monica

About Santa Monica

Zip Codes 90401, 90402, 90403, 90404, 90405

With approximately 88,000 inhabitants, Santa Monica is an incorporated city bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean.

The majority of the population, 40.5% reside north of Wilshire Blvd followed by 30.3% south of Pico, Ocean Park and Sunset Park, 23.2% in mid-city/Pico area and 6% in the Downtown ocean front area (2005 estimates based on 2000 census). Santa Monica also has a larger concentration of single family households than two or more family households.

Because of the population density, the majority of Santa Monica housing consists of multi-family developments, followed by single family units.  There is also a high proportion of rental units.

Santa Monica comprises 8.3 square miles and is one of the leading sustainable cities in the U.S. with all public buildings running on renewable energy and 2 out of 4 of the city’s public works running on alternative fuel.  It is located on the west side of Los Angeles County, 16 miles from downtown Los Angeles and bordered on three sides by the City of Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean to the west.

Santa Monica Canyon – Zip Code 90402: A beautiful, rustic area which is actually part of the City of Los Angeles although it has a Santa Monica zip code. You really have a feeling of being away from the city.

North of Montana - Zip Code 90402: One of the most expensive areas in the County, with trendy Montana being one of the few walk streets in the area with its upscale shops and restaurants.

Ocean Park – Zip Code 90405, West of Lincoln: This is a much sought-after community for beach lovers.  Main Street and 3rd Street Promenade are the area’s walk streets with great restaurants and shopping.  You can find a range of housing here condos and single family.  Obviously, the closer to the ocean the more expensive.

Sunset Park – Zip Code 90405, East of Lincoln:  This is primarily are residential area with a mixture of upscale and older homes.  Parts of Sunset Park are quite rustic also.  As you move towards the south east of this area you are closer to Santa Monica Airport, an extremely busy airport.

Detailed information on Santa Monica’s varied neighborhoods.

Hospitals:

Santa Monica has to major health facilities:  St. John’s Health Center and Santa Monica-UCLA  Medical Center

Education:

Santa Monica is knows for its excellent public and private schools, consisting of 10 elementary, two middle, three high schools and an alternative K-8 school.

Useful Links:

Wilshire Montana Neighborhood Coalition
Friends of Sunset Park
Ocean Park Association
Santa Monica Canyon Civic Assocation
What’s Happening in Santa Monica

Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
City of Santa Monica

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