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With its coastal location, easy access to the Los Angeles International Airport and famed attractions like the Santa Monica Pier, this community is the beachside paradise of your dreams. While you’re browsing Santa Monica condos for sale, explore the best parks in the neighborhood so you’ll know where to enjoy the city’s sunny climate close to home.
Palisades Park
Located on the towering cliffs of Ocean Avenue, the 26.4-acre landscape of Palisades Park provides breathtaking ocean views across more than 1.5 miles of coastline starting at the Santa Monica Pier. Home to more than 30 native plant and tree species as well as a rose garden, this park is a popular spot for picnicking, strolling and enjoying the public art installations. The historic Santa Monica Camera Obscura, constructed in the park in 1955, is still accessible and hosts arts, crafts and culture workshops. Petanque courts round out the offerings at this Santa Monica institution.
Tongva Park
You’ll find this park, spanning slightly over 6 acres, at Colorado Avenue between Ocean and Main Streets. Named after the indigenous Tongva people who once inhabited the Santa Monica area, the facility is home to scenic gardens and fountains, a children’s playground, splash pad a picnic area and an overlook with panoramic views of the iconic pier and the dazzling Pacific Ocean beyond. Tongva Park was dedicated in 2013 and received a 2018 Honor Award from the American Society of Landscape Architects. Don’t miss the Three Amigos, a trio of fig trees in the park that weigh more than 100 tons.
Virginia Avenue Park
Consider browsing Santa Monica townhomes for sale near Virginia Avenue Park. This 9.5-acre green space is home to the community’s legendary weekly farmer’s market as well as regular community activities like outdoor movies. Check out books at the Pico Branch Library and send your kids to hang out with their friends at the Teen Center. Rent the Patio for birthday parties and let your guests keep cool at the adjacent splash pad. Virginia Avenue Park also features barbecue grills and picnic areas, two regulation-size basketball courts, two playgrounds, a walking path and smart benches with solar-powered USB device charging. The space is located at Pico Boulevard near Santa Monica College.
Ocean View Park
As the name suggests, Ocean View Park is an ideal locale to take in Santa Monica’s unmatched sunsets. Located on Barnard Way, this park features six tennis courts, two lighted basketball courts and a walking path. It’s also bounded by Ashland Way, a walking trail that takes you straight to the beach. Expansive grassy areas make this pleasant park a popular picnic spot.
Dorothy Green Park
If you prefer a beachside park, look no further than the nearly 5-acre Dorothy Green Park, located on Barnard Way between Hart Avenue and Hill Street. You’ll find public art installations, picnic areas, walking paths, picnic tables and a cafe. The park is named for environmentalist Dorothy Green and was dedicated in 2010 to commemorate her impact as founding president of water conservation organization Heal the Bay.
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