Santa Monica Municipal Airport (310) 458-8591 3223 Donald Douglas Loop South, Suite 3 airport@smgov.net
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Los Angeles International Airport (8 miles from LAX) (310) 646-5252 *SM Blue Bus: #3 (75 cents) www.bigbluebus (310) 451-5444 *Shuttle: Approx. $20.00 each way w/out tip. *Taxi Cab: Approx. $30.00 w/out tip
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Passports: (applications, photo's) (310) 576-7686 U.S. Post Office, Santa Monica Main Station, 1248 5th Street.
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Amtrak Union Station in downtown LA. 800 N. Alameda Avenue. (800) 872-7245 www.amtrak.com
The Big Blue Bus #10, rides to SM, $1.75, plus the MTA bus, or arrange for a shuttle.
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Avon Rent-A-Car 2411 Lincoln Blvd. (310) 392-8618
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Budget Car Rental 1723 Wilshire Blvd. (Check on 20% discount) (310) 829-3463
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Enterprise Car Rental 718 Wilshire Blvd. (310) 395-4941
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Hertz Car Rental (Fairmont Miramar Hotel) 101 Wilshire Blvd. (310) 393-1044
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Hertz Car Rental (at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel) 1700 Ocean Ave. (310) 451-3539
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Midway Car Rental 1901 Ocean Ave. (310) 581-2411
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National/Alamo Car Rental 1020 Broadway (310) 393-3002
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Santa Monica Public Parking 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 on 2nd & 4th St. (Between Wilshire & Broadway) , First 2 hours-free, $1.00 every half hour (8AM-5:59 PM, After 5:50-$3.00 Metered parking: $1.00 per hour.
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The Big Blue Bus (310) 451-5444 www.bigbluebus.com/bus From LAX, there's a LAX Shuttle (free), that takes you to Parking Lot C, (approx. 20-30 minutes). Take the #3 Big Blue Bus to Santa Monica (approximately 30 minutes), & you're here in Santa Monica, "Welcome"! Note: "New" electronic signs displayed overhead at 4 stops along Broadway & Santa Monica Blvd. in Downtown SM relay real-time info. to riders as to when the line is due next & the estimated time of arrival.
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The Tide Shuttle *Operates 7 days a week every day *Picks up riders every 15 minutes (12PM-10:20) Saturday & Sunday. (12PM-8:20PM), Sunday- Thursday. Just 50 cents for adults & children. 10 cents for seniors. Nine stops in the city.
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Metro Bus (MTA) 1 (800) 266-6883 Ask about the Metro Rapid www.mta.net
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Free All-Terrain Wheelchairs supplied by the City of Santa Monica There are several all-terrain wheelchairs that easily glide over the sand=a smooth ride on the Santa Monica Beach. 1st come-1st serve Perry's Cafe' & Bike/Skate Rental 2400 Barnard Way (S. of Pier) & 930 Pacific Coast Highway (N. of the Pier). (310) 372-3138
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Perry's Cafe' & Bike Rental (310) 452-1507 (310) 458-3975
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Bike Tours LEGENDS bike tour: highlights landmarks, canals, architecture, etc. $30.00 (3 hours) (310) 939-0000
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Blazing Saddles (bikes) (310) 393-9778
Bicycle Maps & Paths (310) 458-8291 City Hall 1685 Main Street, Rm. 115
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The South Bay Bicycle Trail stretches all along the Santa Monica beach. From Pacific Palisades to Torrance this free bicycle path is 22 miles long, & the longest beach path, perfect for biking, as well as walking & running!
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The authorized Segway dealer, located in downtown Santa Monica, offers a battery powered (non-polluting) alternative to other forms of normal transportation. Segway, offers guided tours, in SM, Venice, the beaches, UCLA, Marina Del Rey & Beverly Hills. Brentwood Golf outings too! (310) 358-5900.
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Other Transportation Needs
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Dial-A-Ride (Disabled/Seniors) (310) 394-9871 Ken Edwards Center
SantaMonicard (Parking meter debit card) (310) 458-8295 429 Santa Monica Blvd. Suite 350
Ridesharing (310) 458-8955 City Hall 1685 Main Street Room 104
DMV (Department of motor vehicles) (800) 777-0133 (Drivers licenses, vehicle registration, disabled placards) 2235 Colorado Avenue
Bicycle Licensing: (310) 458-8745 City Hall, 1685 Main St., Rm 104 SM Parking Permits (310) 456-4743 1443 4th Street
SM Parking Citations (contest) (310) 458-8466 333 Olympic Drive
SM Parking Payments (310) 458-8741
SM Parking Info. (Permits, fees, permits) (310) 458-8295 429 Santa Monica Blvd. #350
SM Taxi Cab Problems: (310) 458- 2266 1685 Main Street, Rm 111
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