Santa Monica is a coastal city in Los Angeles County with easy access to the beach plus a highly walkable core for everyday errands, school runs, and family routines (parks, shops, and restaurants close together).

For schools, Santa Monica is served by the Santa Monica–Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD), so verifying the assigned campus by exact address is a key step when you’re comparing neighborhoods.

For kid-friendly weekends, families lean on big outdoor staples like Palisades Park along Ocean Ave (a 26-acre bluff-top park) and Tongva Park near the Pier (a 6-acre park with play structures and walking paths). If you’re considering a move to Santa Monica, Joshua Markell can help you compare pockets, school options, and pricing—and since he’s both a Real Estate Broker and Mortgage Lender, you can align the home search and financing from day one.

Reach out by call or text (818) 516-0155, or email JOSHUAMARKELL@PACBELL.NET to talk neighborhoods, pricing, and the smartest way to structure your purchase in today’s market.