I am so impressed by and appreciative of the Tech & Task program…read more offered at the Main and Pico branches. The outstanding Literacy team and volunteer tutors have helped me to join the 21st century!! Collectively, they are so knowledgeable, encouraging, and supportive! Kudos to all of them! The Tech &Task Program is an invaluable asset to the Santa Monica Community.

Santa Monica Public Library is a fantastic library. I have checked out books from here and studied…read morehere on a number of occasions. They have some rare books I could not find anywhere else!

This is my least likeable library in Santa Monica. Montana st. is very nice with upscale shops and…read morerestaurants but this library is old and rundown. It's also very small and the design is uncomfortable. The collection is much smaller than average and parking is scarce. Not recommended.

A library branch the City offers. It does the job. I have found the librarian helpful. You can…read morepick up requested items from the whole library system. There are some cool events held here. There is a nice sized community room but there is a charge The kid's area is half the public area. There is a rear enclosed patio area. There are two metal drop off boxes. One located on 17th at the entrance of the parking lot. The other is on Montana. Usually there is a few open parking spots on 17th if you don't want to pay the meters in the lot. The parking tickets in Santa Monica are expensive. The library is a Poke gym. There is an app you can download.

This was a beautiful house with an excellent tour. We had a man in our group that decided to…read moreexplain to a couple from Spain about why Castillian Spanish is pronounced the way it is. He continued to monopolize the docent's time with a lot of stupid questions. Of course the foundation can't be faulted for his behavior. They did a great job with everything.

A fun little discovery can be uncovered in the hills above Santa Monica's beach: The former home of…read moreRay and Charles Eames, prominent mid-century designers of both furniture and architecture. For a $10 entry fee (waived with student i.d.) one gains admission to the grounds on which the Eames' house and studio sit. You're invited to peer into the house and studio, they may even open a slider to enable this, but no photos of the interior are permitted. Although the experience is billed as "self-guided", during my visit a docent opened the slider to the home, allowing a better view inside, and discussed different aspects of the house with us in a very informal manner. The experience is mostly visual but if you have questions, ask away. I've no doubt the docents can answer anything you might wish to know about the Eames house and the Eames themselves. Walk the property and enjoy its natural beauty. Take a look at the map to reveal that the surrounding houses are (or were) case studies for other types of mid-century home designs. A visit to the Eames house (overseen by the Eames Foundation, advance reservations accepted), will likely take up no more than 45 minutes of your time but you'll feel like you've seen something unique and historical and forevermore you'll likely spot images of the immediately recognizable home in books and magazines allowing you to say "I've been there".

Arrived for the "Moebius Strips" event. Entered through the garage and mingled for a short while in…read morethe hosting room. I was able to catch a glimpse of the view during the golden hour... Beautiful view!

Phenomenal views of Santa Monica Bay make up for this not-so-well maintained historical &…read morearchitectural gem, which serves as a "live" artist residence. The place has amazing potential and is definitely a diamond in the rough with endless possibilities for amazing cultural experiences. Expect to be enveloped in Literary History! A MUST for everyone insterested in this subject...

Such a beautiful museum. The grounds are so picturesque and there are lots of galleries to view as…read moreyou walk around. It's near the beach and you can plan an entire day in Malibu if you're up for it. Tickets are free, you just have to reserve them online. Parking is $25 and you pay as you exit. I was able to pay at the guest services desk on the way out. Perfect summertime activity!

This review is just for the bathrooms…read more I feel like its getting harder and harder to find a working diaper changing station anywhere. The Getty Villa has the nicest dipaer changing station I've even seen. 10/10, no notes, would change diaper here again.

Third Street Promenade is always a great place to visit! There are plenty of shops, restaurants,…read moreand things to do. The atmosphere is lively and enjoyable, especially for a walk with friends or family. We stopped for ramen, and it was absolutely delicious. The area is clean, well-maintained, and perfect for spending a few relaxing hours. Highly recommend if you're visiting Santa Monica!

What happened here?…read more The last time I had visited Third Street Promenade was... checks calendar ...fifteen years ago. Okay, so it's been a minute. Back then, this was the place to be. The energy was contagious. People were everywhere, the shops felt relevant, and there was a sense that something was always happening. Returning recently felt a bit like running into an old friend you barely recognized. Maybe this is simply the fate of the modern shopping district. Online retail changed everything, and malls across America have been fighting a losing battle for years. Whatever the cause, the Promenade feels like it's missing its heartbeat. Storefronts sit empty, foot traffic feels sparse, and what was once a lively destination now feels more like a collection of memories. That's not to say there aren't still pockets of life here and there. The location remains excellent, and you can still catch glimpses of what made this place special. But those moments are fleeting. More than anything, a visit to Third Street Promenade feels nostalgic. Not because of what it is today, but because of what it used to be. It's hard not to walk away wishing you could have experienced it in its prime.

Good for training to hike. The fresh air and consistently good weather make this a delight.read more

Great place for amazing work out Recommender by all dr…read more Stair work out Out in the air Nice view

I almost don't want to post....this is my go to place for fun activities. All the staff have been…read morefriendly and kind. My son also belongs and we are great supporters to all their events. You must join but the annual fee is reasonable. They have two major events and these help hem be low cost to the community. We do most of the summer events and folks that are not members can pay to do activities and just pay more than a member. pearl, Melissa, Tony and Kyle are great staff. I am forgetting some, sorry.

I've been a member of the Community Center for a few years now. They offer many different programs…read morefor all ages. But due to work, I have only been able to take a few classes throughout the years. But I do love the variety of classes that they offer and how constant their schedule is. If you are looking for a Japanese school for your child to attend, they offer that. If you would like to just learn more about the community through the different cultural classes, just sign up for the emails and you can be alerted for upcoming classes that they offer. I've taken amigurumi (crochet), ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement), and a cooking class. All of the instructors are great and mostly volunteers. So it just shows you what a great community there is. They have festivals through the year and also help put on the West Covina Cherry Blossom Festival. They also host the West Covina obon at the center but it is organized by the Buddhist church which is based out of the community center. So there is just a lot of activities that you can get involved with.

If you ever have a chance to experience the SMC Night Sky Show don't pass on it…read more You get a short seminar in Astronomy inside their Planetarium. Professors then set up powerful telescopes on the roof of the parking garage aimed at different planets and you take turns looking at them. Jupiter was in full view that night, and I swore I saw someone walking to the market there. I just could not make out what they were wearing. Try it sometime--it was fun and educational.

Extremely efficient service for passport processing. The office was quiet and not crowded, which…read moremade for a stress-free experience. The staff were professional, patient, and had a great attitude. Everything went very smoothly--definitely the easiest time I've ever had getting a passport processed.

Oh no another bad experience at my local Post Offfce! My mail was stolen at this post office!…read moreSomeone stole my mail with a check payable to me. This happened before the Palisades Fire and now I am sorting out this mess. On top of all the missing mail that was never forwarded to me after the Fire. Very frustrated and disappointed with the Post Office.