Just a few "tidbits" of Santa Monica history listed here. So much more
history, stories, & "hotspots" shared on Santa Monica Walking Tours!
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Bank Tower Clock
In 1929, this art deco building
with two clock faces was erected.
Through satellite synchronization,
these historical clocks are visible
for miles & even back lit at night.
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Camera Obscura
(Italian for "dark room")
A life-size, walk through pinhole
camera (one of three in the
United States). Revolving turret
on the roof that can be rotated
by means of an old ship's wheel
inside, capturing an image of the
surrounding ocean's beauty that
is reflected on the table. The
focus changes as the table is
tilted.
Palisades Park, N. of Broadway
Open 10AM-5PM daily. Free.
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The Fairmont Miramar
Has the famous 80 foot tall
Moreton Bay Fig Tree. .
More juicy details about the tree's
historical Santa Monica story on
the Walking Tour!
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Juneteenth
Recognizes the freeing of
slaves in America as a result
of the Civil War and the 1863
Emancipation Proclamation.
It is the oldest known
commemoration of the end
of slavery and is celebrated
in more than 150 cities and
30 states. Santa Monica is
one of those cities.
(310) 451-8124
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Route 66
(First Federal Interstate
Highway) ends in Santa
Monica. Dedicated in 1926
& went from Chicago to
Los Angeles, & over the years
stretched to Santa Monica.
Will show the once rumored
Route 66 local ending point,
(touching Santa Monica's shore)
on the Downtown Santa Monica
Walking Tour.
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Hot Dog on a Stick?
Who knew that this long
standing food venue actually
began in Santa Monica. Corn
Dogs with a family secret
breading family recipe &
lemonade became popular
items at the beach.
We'll show you the locale
of the 1st stand from 1946
on the SM Downtown
Walking Tour!
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St. Monica Statue greets
you on Wilshire & Ocean
Ave. in Palisades Park.
There is a great story about how
Santa Monica came to be named,
& how this beautiful statue is a
tribute to the woman behind it.
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Angels Attic Museum
Non profit Museum, in a
restored Queen Anne
Victorian 1895.
What's in it?
So much more to share on the Tours!
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Santa Monica's History
Museum: Now open at
our beautiful Main Library
1350 7th St.
(310) 395-2290
Tues-Thurs: 12-8pm
Wed-Sat: 10-5pm
Rare books, oil paintings, maps, etc.
Fee: $8.00, Members & under 12 free
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Santa Monica has so much great history. The best is yet to come!
Look forward to seeing you on the Walking Tours!
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