Sunset at Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica is liberal enough to be nicknamed 'The People's Republic of Santa Monica' . This coastal community, which has a pier and a permanent amusement park , remains somewhat prosperous thanks to the galleries at Bergamot Station and the Santa Monica Museum of Art (2525 Michigan Avenue; tel. 00 1 310 586 6488) . The Santa Monica Pier is also famous for being the end point of Route 66, a highway that runs east to west across the country from Chicago.
Venice , which is a 1905 homage to its (channel-packed) Italian namesake, stays true to its bohemian roots , despite the settlement of the bourgeoisie. We can still see musicians playing in the street and bodybuilders bathed in oil. The creative spirit that helped launch the fundamental art movement of the 60s and 70s in Los Angeles is preserved intact in the environment. , especially during the May Art Walk show when artists, architects and collectors open the doors to their studios and homes. A walk along the beach, along the boardwalk, is a fun option to learn more about the fauna of Los Angeles.
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