Driving Distance
San Francisco, CA to Santa Monica Beach
📍 San Francisco, CA → 🏖️ Santa Monica Beach, California, USA
Route Summary
🚗 San Francisco, CA to Santa Monica Beach by Car
340 miles
Total distance
6h 11m
Estimated drive time
LAX
Nearest airport
💡 Flying into LAX is the closest airport to Santa Monica Beach. Allow extra time during peak season (Apr–Nov).
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🌡️ Water Temperature at Santa Monica Beach
Water at Santa Monica Beach right now: 17°C (Jun). Peak: 18°C in Jul.
Visit Planning
📅 Best Time to Drive to Santa Monica Beach
Jan
OK
Feb
OK
Mar
OK
Apr
Best
May
Best
Jun
Best
Jul
Best
Aug
Best
Sep
Best
Oct
Best
Nov
Best
Dec
OK
Best months from San Francisco, CA: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov.
Know Before You Go
🛟 Conditions at Santa Monica Beach
⛑️
Lifeguards
Not Available
🌊
Rip Current
Moderate
🪼
Jellyfish Season
June, July, August
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Airports
LAX, SBA, SAN
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