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  • slau

    "Home" by Michael Buble | Mar 05 06'

    by slau a real traveler, on vacation in Santa Monica

    It's time to go home. Aunt Christina escorted me to the airport, and we hung out for a bit. She's a really great lady, and I've enjoyed our time to... 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

    First full day in Santa Monica | Jul 18 06'

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

    We woke up at 8.00am as we wanted to do the free excercise class at the hostel. For some reason the woman didnt turn up so we decided to go for a j... Continue reading »

  • Mark & Ciara

    Hanging out in venice beach | Jul 05 07'

    by Mark & Ciara a 28 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 »

  • backpacker

    Is this rain? I hardly recognize what precipitation looks like anymore | Jan 20 08'

    by backpacker a female from Maine, on vacation in Santa Monica

    "He says "so what are you going to do today? Walk? Didn't you do that yesterday?""

    I wake again at 8 am with the realization that after a day in Santa Monica, I think I have come to some solid conclusions about the area: 1. Eve... Continue reading »

  • slau

    It's My Life | Feb 05 06'

    by slau a real traveler, on vacation in Santa Monica

    Some of you may know that I pick a Song of The Year, every year.  The idea behind this is to find a song that inspires, and picks you up,... 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 »

  • 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

    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 »

  • Jay Harcourt

    Muscle Beach | Mar 16 09'

    by Jay Harcourt a 22 year old male from Redhill, on vacation in Santa Monica

    "We´d sit on the lifeguards station drink the beer, listen to music, chillout and watch the sunset! beautiful!"

    After Kieran (Yoda from our hollywood hostel) gave us sketchy directions to Santa Monica we eventually arrived there (3 bus rides later)We checked... Continue reading »

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