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Santa Monica is a charming seaside town located just 8 miles (13 km.) north of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The blend of Santa Monica’s beautiful beachfront setting, award-winning dining, incomparable hotel collection and unique event venues provides participants with a quintessential Southern California experience that is the perfect balance between meet and play. STAY 40 hotels with boutique, luxury and affordable accommodations, many of which are adjacent to, or within walking distance of, the beach. CAR-FREE Once in Santa Monica, there’s no need for a car! A walkable 8.3 sq. mi./21.5 sq. km., it’s easy to go car-free with the Metro Expo Line connecting Santa Monica to Downtown Los Angeles; an extensive 22-mile bike path; and the on-demand Santa Monica Free Ride electric shuttle. MEET More than 120,000 sq. ft. of creative event space, giving meeting planners and attendees a variety of venue options, from ocean view conference rooms with breezy terraces, poolside cabanas with flat screen televisions, a historic beachfront estate, theatre complexes and art galleries, to airport hangars and the iconic Santa Monica Pier. DINE With over 400 restaurants and one of the best farmers markets in the country, Santa Monica has a flavor for every taste. Participants can enjoy the variety of fresh, innovative cuisines in settings ranging from intimate restaurants and feet-in-the-sand barbeques to group dine-arounds. SHOP Santa Monica’s shopping covers the spectrum from Downtown’s Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Place – home to stores such as Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co. and more – to upscale boutiques along Montana Avenue and the eclectic retail mix on Main Street. PLAY Beaches, surfing, wine excursions, wellness activities, spa treatments, and a 22 mi./35 km. bicycle path offer endless opportunities for team building and group activities, giving your participants a taste of the California lifestyle.