Break a Sweat Running Through the Scenic Streets of Santa Monica

Time to burn off those fish tacos you had at Blue Plate Taco and stretch your newly tanned legs. Our favorite routes include the wide grassy median along San Vicente Boulevard that continue for four miles to Ocean Avenue. At the widest part, it can accommodate up to 12 runners side-by-side. The Strand begins at Will Rogers State Beach and continues until Redondo Beach. The flat terrain and Pacific coastal views make it popular amongst hobby runners and sightseers. However, we suggest jogging in the hills behind Santa Monica's Main Street for quality window shopping. Pop back into the Ocean View Hotel to freshen up before heading back to stores like Pacific Strand, Hollister, and Bicknell.