Data: March 2026 How we score
D 36/100
Quiet Outskirts

Santa Monica, Italia

Santa Monica is a quieter area of Santa Monica scoring D (36/100). Its strongest features are flood safety and walkability.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Top Strengths

A+
Flood Safety
100/100
A
Walkability
87/100
B+
Gyms & Sports
82/100

Areas to Improve

F
Playgrounds
0/100
F
Coworking Spaces
0/100
F
Bike Rental
0/100

Score Breakdown

Daily Life

F +

Shops & Supermarkets

F
0/100

Data for shops & supermarkets is limited in this area.

Cafes & Restaurants

F
9/100

Dining out in Santa Monica scores 9/100 -- poor restaurant and cafe options.

Bars & Nightlife

F
0/100

Data for bars & nightlife is limited in this area.

Gyms & Sports

B+
82/100

With 82/100 for gyms, Santa Monica offers good options for staying active.

Playgrounds

F
0/100

Data for playgrounds is limited in this area.

Attractions & Museums

F
2/100

Data for attractions & museums is limited in this area.

Services

D +

Healthcare

D
40/100

Santa Monica has limited healthcare coverage, scoring 40/100.

Schools

D
36/100

Schools in the area earn a D -- poor educational options.

Kindergartens

C
51/100

Preschool access earns a C in Santa Monica.

Transit

F
0/100

Data for transit is limited in this area.

Parking

F
24/100

Parking earns an F -- poor availability for car owners.

Coworking Spaces

F
0/100

Data for coworking spaces is limited in this area.

Libraries

B
66/100

Library coverage scores 66/100 in Santa Monica.

Environment

C+ +

Quietness

B
71/100

Quietness scores 71/100 -- good ambient noise conditions.

Green Spaces

D
37/100

Green spaces score 37/100 with poor parks and gardens nearby.

Beach Proximity

C+
55/100

Beach proximity scores 55/100 -- decent for seaside living.

Cycling Infrastructure

D
33/100

Cycling infrastructure scores 33/100 -- poor bike lane coverage.

Flood Safety

A+
100/100

Flood safety is rated A+ -- excellent risk levels.

Infrastructure

C +

Walkability

A
87/100

Walkability scores 87/100 -- excellent pedestrian-friendly streets.

Traffic Calmness

C+
64/100

Streets in Santa Monica are reasonably calm with a traffic score of 64/100.

Bike Rental

F
0/100

Data for bike rental is limited in this area.

Who Would Love Santa Monica?

Best for:

  • Flood Safety -- A+ (100/100)
  • Walkability -- A (87/100)
  • Gyms & Sports -- B+ (82/100)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Santa Monica a good place to live?

Santa Monica earns a D on Strado (36/100) -- covering everything from transit and noise to parks and schools. Bear in mind that scores reflect open data and may not capture every aspect of living here.

Can I live in Santa Monica without a car?

Possibly -- Santa Monica scores 87/100 for walkability and 0/100 for transit. A car may be helpful for some errands.

Is Santa Monica good for families with children?

Schools score 36/100 (limited). Playground access is very limited (0/100). Overall, families may want to also consider nearby neighborhoods with better playground infrastructure.

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