Getting to know Santa Monica, and its convenient proximity to L.A.

And while Santa Monica may be a distance from other hotspots – about 22 km from Hollywood, and 25 km from downtown L.A. – those who’ve visited the city know how big and spread out everything is, so everywhere is far from everywhere else. L.A. is a car city, with locals driving everywhere to cover the distance, so a rental car really comes in handy.