Muscle Beach, Santa Monica

Name: Muscle Beach
Address: 1746 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, 90401, United States

#6 among attractions in Santa Monica

Relax in park, Park, Beach, Historical place, More...

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Facts and practical information

Muscle Beach is the Santa Monica birthplace of the United States physical fitness boom, which started in 1934 with predominantly gymnastics activities on the south side of the Santa Monica Pier. Muscle Beach Venice is the contemporary title of the outdoor weightlifting platform constructed in Venice, California, a distinct neighborhood in the city of Los Angeles, 18 years after Muscle Beach was established. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 16 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 34°0'33"N, 118°29'42"W

Address

1746 Ocean Front WalkSilicon Beach (Downtown Santa Monica)Santa Monica 90401 United States

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Santa Monica

Day trips

Muscle Beach – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pacific Park, Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, Santa Monica Place, Third Street Promenade.

~950 ftW
Seaside amusement park with rides and eats
Pacific Park, Santa Monica
5 min walk • Pacific Park is a vibrant amusement park located on the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California. This classic seaside park offers a wide range of attractions suitable for all ages, making it a perfect family destination.
~620 ftNW
Local marine life and interactive exhibits
Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, Santa Monica
4 min walk • Nestled on the iconic Santa Monica Pier in California, the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium offers an intimate glimpse into the marine life of the Pacific Ocean. This compact yet captivating facility is a hub of marine education and conservation, providing visitors with the...
~1700 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica
9 min walk • Santa Monica Place is an outdoor shopping mall in Santa Monica, California. The mall is located at the south end of Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade shopping district, two blocks from the beach and Santa Monica Pier.
0.5 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica
14 min walk • The Third Street Promenade is a pedestrian mall esplanade, shopping, dining and entertainment complex in the downtown area of Santa Monica, California which originally opened as the Santa Monica Mall on November 8, 1965.
0.7 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Edgemar, Santa Monica
18 min walk • Edgemar, located at 2415–2449 Main Street in Santa Monica, California, is a mixed-use shopping center designed by architect Frank Gehry that combines early 19th century warehouses, a 1940s Art Deco office building and new construction.
1.3 miSE
33°59'40"N • 118°28'52"W
Kapowui surf lessons Santa Monica Venice beach, Los Angeles
33 min walk • Beach, Surfing, Tours
~1810 ftE
Sport venue, Sport, Civic center
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica
9 min walk • Santa Monica Civic Auditorium is a multi-purpose convention center at 1855 Main Street in Santa Monica, California, owned by the City of Santa Monica.
~930 ftW
Amusement park, Amusement ride
Santa Monica West Coaster, Santa Monica
5 min walk • The Santa Monica West Coaster is a steel roller coaster located in Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California. The ride was manufactured by D. H. Morgan Manufacturing, and opened on May 25, 1996.
~380 ftN
Victorian architecture, Moorish revival architecture
Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome, Santa Monica
2 min walk • The Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome is located on the Newcomb Pier adjacent to the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California. It was designed and built in 1916 by Charles I. D. Looff and his son Arthur to hold a Looff Carousel. Looff's carousel was housed at the Hippodrome until it was sold in 1939.
1.4 miSE
Postmodern architecture
Binoculars Building, Santa Monica
36 min walk • The Binoculars Building is the unofficial name of what was formerly known as the Chiat/Day Building, a commercial building built in 1991 for advertising agency Chiat/Day located in Venice, Los Angeles, California, designed by architect Frank Gehry.
1.1 miSE
Bars and clubs, Nightlife
Circle Bar, Santa Monica
28 min walk • The Circle Bar is a famous, historic bar and lounge on Main Street in Santa Monica, California, United States. It was established in 1949. Movieline named it one of the 10 best places for young actors to be seen at night.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Muscle Beach?

Nearby attractions include Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome, Santa Monica (2 min walk), Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, Santa Monica (4 min walk), Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica (4 min walk), McClure Tunnel, Santa Monica (5 min walk).

How to get to Muscle Beach by public transport?

The nearest stations to Muscle Beach:

Bus

Ocean & Olympic • Lines: 8 (4 min walk)
Main & Olympic • Lines: 5 (7 min walk)

Light rail

Downtown Santa Monica • Lines: E (10 min walk)
17th Street/Santa Monica College • Lines: E (33 min walk)