4th of July Sant Monica

Hello,

My boyfriend and I arrive on the 3rd of July in Santa Monica. We stay here for 2 days. Is it possible to take taxi%26#39;s on the 4th of July or is it better to rent a car on this day? Are the shops open or is every thing closed? Does anyone have suggestions what to do on this day?

Thank you very much in advance.

Sylvia and Marco from The Netherlands

4th of July Sant Monica

You won%26#39;t need to go anywhere at all, the rest of the city comes to Santa Monica! Don%26#39;t leave the area!

On the night of the 3rd, there will be fireworks at about 9PM off the SM Pier. The 4th, shops on the Promenade will be open, as will bars and restaurants. If you go anywhere else in LA, you%26#39;ll find everything mostly closed.

4th of July Sant Monica

I know Marina Del Rey has some Fireworks if that is what you are looking for. Santa Monica has none

smgov.net/news/鈥om06102008.htm

Or of course you can head down to the Queen Mary in Long Beach which will host a HUGE party on the boat with the biggest fireworks show in southern california.

Thanks for you information. We actualy wanted to see something of LA, like Beverly Hills or Hollywood but when mostly everything is closed it is beter to stay in Santa Monica.

Actually SM does have fireworks on the 4th, all the private beach clubs have them, easily seen from any beach, or from the cliffs.

The 4th itself is not a day to go into town -- stay at the beach.

Thanks, we are looking forward to stay is SM.

After you%26#39;ve shopped the Third Street Promenade and the little shops on 2nd Street and strolled the Pier, head for Main Street. More shops, good beer and dining al fresco.

You will have a good time!

Thanks again for the information!!!

Sylvia,

If you and Marco are into seeing live music (rock, metal) there is a party at a local club on 14th street. It starts around 9 pm. You%26#39;ll get a good feel for ';local flavor'; instead of the tourist experience.

The information is http://www.myspace.com/theboombash.

You can also ';rsvp'; via email or phone to get 1/2 price admission via the website.

Of course if this is not your scene, I understand. : )

Enjoy your stay.

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