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Inside Background
Architecture 
Over the years, notable architecture has filled the streets of Santa Monica...
Last edited: 22 June 2006
Culture 
Santa Monica culture is a mish-mash of everything - there are mountains and the...
Last edited: 14 May 2008
Health & Safety 
As far as Los Angeles cities go, Santa Monica is one of the safer ones. To be...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
History 
Santa Monica's always been considered a great resort town, thanks to its...
Last edited: 19 December 2006
Tourist Board Info 
For all the information you could possibly want and more on Santa Monica, check...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Santa Monica weather, much like the rest of Los Angeles, is temperate and...
Last edited: 09 June 2006
Introduction 
Everything about Santa Monica sizzles, from hundreds of funky shops and...
Last edited: 06 December 2005
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Getting in and out of Santa Monica can either be very easy or a huge hassle...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Getting Around 
Ditch the car and put on your walking shoes because the easiest way to get...
Last edited: 17 June 2006
Public Transportation 
 Public transportation in Santa Monica is better than in most other parts of...
Last edited: 08 May 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
If you've decided your feet are too tired or you're against public...
Last edited: 04 February 2007
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
  Marina Del Rey  Just three miles south of Santa Monica is a casual, laid back...
Last edited: 26 April 2007
Family Travel 
When going to Santa Monica with the kids, definately hit the 3rd Street...
Last edited: 25 April 2006
Nightlife 
Unlike some of the other cities in Los Angeles which cater to specific club...
Last edited: 02 July 2008
Off the Beaten Path 
Santa Monica's hidden segregation history revealed in "Ink Well Beach...
Last edited: 09 June 2008
The Performing Arts 
There are a number of theaters and venues here offering live performances...
Last edited: 09 June 2006
Shopping 
There’s no shortage of shopping in Santa Monica - where you go just depends on...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Sports & Activities 
You can’t come to Santa Monica and be inactive - it’s virtually impossible...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Burke Williams Spa 
At the Burke-Williams Spa in Santa Monica,  the prices may seem a bit high at...
Last edited: 24 August 2008
Museum of Flying 
    The Museum of Flying is temporarily closed. See http://museumoffl... for...
Last edited: 26 October 2008
Santa Monica Pier 
The Santa Monica Pier is a must-see if you have never been to Los Angeles. It...
Last edited: 25 August 2008
Ye Olde Kings Head 
A great place to get your fix of good old english fish n chips as well as other...
Last edited: 08 January 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Back on the Beach 
Summer 2008 Update: Back on the Beach cafe and adjacent parking lot are closed...
Last edited: 09 July 2008
Border Grill 
This restaurant is an example of a "trendy" and "creative" restaurant, but does...
Last edited: 08 October 2007
Bread & Porridge 
Bread and Porridge is known for great comfort food. Entree prices range from...
Last edited: 22 February 2007
Casa Escobar 
If you are new in town and are in the mood for traditional Mexican food, try...
Last edited: 26 January 2007
Panini Garden 
This little restaurant has a great back heated patio. Staff is very friendly...
Last edited: 27 November 2007
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 21 September 2008
Crossing the Border 
For most visitors, a passport and a visa are the two critical documents you...
Last edited: 11 May 2008
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 19 August 2008
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 14 September 2008
Telephones 
 The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as 555-555-1234...
Last edited: 15 August 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 29 August 2008
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 02 September 2008
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 30 April 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 18 August 2008
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 05 October 2008
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 28 August 2008
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
Traveling by Car in the US 
The sheer size of the United States, coupled with the lack of one uniting rail...
Last edited: 13 September 2008
Traveling with Infants and Youngsters 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about little ones that may differ from...
Last edited: 15 March 2007
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 14 August 2008
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 10 May 2007
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