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Cities Near Santa Monica

Cities near Santa Monica, California: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Inglewood, Sherman Oaks, Hollywood. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Santa Monica, California is Inglewood, about 9 mi (14 km) away — roughly 30 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Inglewood9 mi / 14 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
Sherman Oaks9 mi / 15 km32 minDrive/railDay trip
Hollywood11 mi / 18 km37 minDrive/railDay trip
Woodland Hills12 mi / 20 km41 minDrive/railDay trip
Redondo Beach13 mi / 21 km44 minDrive/railDay trip
Huntington Park15 mi / 25 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
Monterey Park21 mi / 34 km41 minDrive/railDay trip
Thousand Oaks22 mi / 36 km43 minDrive/railDay trip
San Pedro23 mi / 36 km44 minDrive/railDay trip
Bellflower23 mi / 38 km45 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Santa Monica

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Inglewood, Sherman Oaks, Hollywood, Woodland Hills, Redondo Beach. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Santa Monica include Inglewood, Sherman Oaks, Hollywood, Woodland Hills, Redondo Beach. The closest is Inglewood, about 9 miles (14 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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