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  • Bates' big trip

    Santa Monica | Nov 14 07'

    by Bates' big trip a female traveling as a family from Shrewsbury, on vacation in Santa Monica

    After a dull but fraught journey (made easier by Elodie & Charlie’s sat-nav) we made it across Arizona and California through the traffic hell... Continue reading »

  • Aussie Kaz

    Santa Monica | Oct 11 07'

    by Aussie Kaz a female traveling as a family from Sydney, on vacation in Santa Monica

    Da beachDa Verandah at da beachDa Venice beachDa Bike ridingKaz on Da  Big DipperDa Japanese Foodsanta monica was fantastic!we stayed at the g... Continue reading »

  • Mark & Ciara

    Hanging out in venice beach | Jul 05 07'

    by Mark & Ciara a 29 year old male traveling as a couple from Dublin, on vacation in Santa Monica

    "It’s like the biggest collection of drop-outs, stoners, acid casualties, hippies and odd-balls in the world."

    With the exception of one person, we were told by anyone who had been to L.A. that it was rubbish & not to bother. As we were flying out of L.A. we... Continue reading »

  • vagabond

    Santa Monica Boardwalk | Apr 30 07'

    by vagabond a 24 year old male from Toronto, on vacation in Santa Monica

    "The GPS told me that one of the nearest attractions was Santa Monica beach boardwalk"

    We were finally in California after more than 12 hours of travelling (if you count the bus ride to Buffalo and clearing customs) and had rented a c... Continue reading »

  • Kim Chris and Bert

    Las Vegas to Santa Monica | Oct 12 06'

    by Kim Chris and Bert a female traveling as a family from London, on vacation in Santa Monica

    "The journey's end"

    Las Vegas - sin city - a place for gambling, hot night life, haute cuisine and haute couture shopping. Scarily, it is the fastest gr... Continue reading »

  • Andy & Meg

    Journey to San Francisco | Jul 24 06'

    by Andy & Meg a male traveling as a couple from England, on vacation in Santa Monica

    Had abit of a lie and then packed up all of our stuff before having breakfast and checking out of the hostel at 11.00am. We waited outside for the... Continue reading »

  • Andy & Meg

    Muscle Beach & The Mall | Jul 23 06'

    by Andy & Meg a male traveling as a couple from England, on vacation in Santa Monica

    After breakfast we went to Vons to restock and were greeted with mist rolling in from the sea. This soon cleared and the sun came out as we were on... Continue reading »

  • Andy & Meg

    Coastal walk & Farmers market | Jul 22 06'

    by Andy & Meg a male traveling as a couple from England, on vacation in Santa Monica

    We woke up to a rather overcast morning. We met up in the hostel foyer at 9.30am for a free coastal walk with a local guide called Collin who is a... Continue reading »

  • Andy & Meg

    Late buses & Malibu | Jul 21 06'

    by Andy & Meg a male traveling as a couple from England, on vacation in Santa Monica

    Had abit of a lie in and after breakfast we went to Third Street promenade to ring home and we were glad to hear that everyone is well. W... Continue reading »

  • Andy & Meg

    Tour De Santa Monica | Jul 20 06'

    by Andy & Meg a male traveling as a couple from England, on vacation in Santa Monica

    Woke up to realise that Andy had locked the wallet which had the key to the padlock inside the locker which just happened to be locked! We tried to... Continue reading »

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